Charitable Trust | Practical Law

Charitable Trust | Practical Law

Charitable Trust

Charitable Trust

Practical Law Glossary Item w-000-6253 (Approx. 2 pages)

Glossary

Charitable Trust

A trust formed pursuant to a trust instrument or will, whose unexpired interests are solely devoted to charitable purposes and for which a charitable contribution deduction was allowed. A charitable trust may apply for federal tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.