charitable trust

A 'charitable trust' is a legal mechanism used to manage assets for charitable purposes, often enjoying tax benefits and legal advantages.

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Definition

C1Law

(technical)A legal arrangement where assets are managed by a trustee to benefit the public or specific charitable causes.

Example

  • The foundation established a charitable trust to support education initiatives.
  • Charitable trusts must comply with specific legal requirements to maintain their status.

C1Finance

(technical)A fiduciary relationship in which property or funds are held by a trustee for charitable purposes, often providing tax advantages.

Example

  • Setting up a charitable trust can offer significant tax benefits for donors.
  • The charitable trust was created to ensure long-term funding for the hospital.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "charitable trust":

trust fund