Fund Accounting — is an accounting system often used by nonprofit organizations and by the public sector. OverviewBecause there is no personal profit motive for owners or members of nonprofit organizations and organizations in the public sector, such as… … Wikipedia
fund, general — n. A fund that is not restricted to a specific purpose but can be used for general expenses. See also mutual fund, sinking fund The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008 … Law dictionary
Permanent fund — In the United States, a permanent fund is one of the five fund types established by GAAP classified as a government fund, put simply a permanent fund may be used to generate and disperse money to those entitled to receive payments by… … Wikipedia
Rockefeller Brothers Fund — The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF), ( Philanthropy for an Interdependent World ), is an international philanthropic organisation created and run by members of the Rockefeller family. It was set up in New York City in 1940 as the primary… … Wikipedia
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Vulture fund — As the name suggests, these funds are metaphorically vultures patiently circling, waiting to pick over the remains of a rapidly weakening company or, in the case of sovereign debt, debtor. Market practitioners prefer to refer to them as… … Wikipedia
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund — Logo of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (NAACP LDF, the Inc. Fund, or simply LDF) is a leading United States civil rights organization and law firm based in New York City. The… … Wikipedia
Donor advised fund — A donor advised fund is a charitable giving vehicle administered by a public charity and created for the purpose of managing charitable donations on behalf of an organization, family, or individual. A donor advised fund offers the opportunity to… … Wikipedia
Mutual Fund Directors Forum — The Mutual Fund Directors Forum (MFDF) is a non profit organization serving independent mutual fund directors in the United States. Contents 1 Overview 2 Notes 3 References 4 External links … Wikipedia
The Peregrine Fund — Founded in 1970 The Peregrine Fund is a non profit organization that conserves threatened and endangered birds of prey. The successful recovery in the United States of the Peregrine Falcon, which was removed from the U.S. Endangered Species List… … Wikipedia
