Nonprofits & philanthropy, done right
Start your foundation,
then run it well.
Whether you're starting a nonprofit from scratch, building a family foundation, or you're a professional athlete connecting your brand, endorsements and charitable work — get connected with a fractional executive director or nonprofit consultant, and with League Assists for athlete-specific support.
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Tell us what you need
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See why each consultant fits. Pick who may contact you — nothing is shared without your say-so.
3 areas of focus
Starting a nonprofit, Foundation & nonprofit management and Athlete philanthropy & brand.
Starting a nonprofit
Starting a nonprofit and Private foundation setup.
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Foundation & nonprofit management
Fractional executive director, Foundation governance, Grant strategy & fundraising and Nonprofit compliance & reporting.
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Athlete philanthropy & brand
Athlete philanthropy & brand and Athlete family & management coordination.
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Where do you want to start?
Starting a nonprofit 101
The step-by-step basics of forming a 501(c)(3).
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Private vs. public foundations
Choosing between a private family foundation, a public charity and a donor-advised fund.
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Fractional executive directors
How part-time, fractional nonprofit leadership works.
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Nonprofit governance & compliance
Board governance, conflict-of-interest policy and annual filing basics.
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Grant writing & fundraising
Building a fundraising plan and finding the right grants.
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Athlete philanthropy
How professional athletes build and run a nonprofit alongside their brand.
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Nonprofit basics & terminology
Plain-English answers to common nonprofit questions.
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Who we help
Wherever you’re starting from.
First-time nonprofit founders
step-by-step guidance starting a 501(c)(3)
Families starting a foundation
to set up and run a private family foundation
Small nonprofits needing leadership
experienced executive leadership without a full-time hire
Professional athletes
to turn their brand and endorsements into real charitable impact
Athlete management teams
to coordinate an athlete's foundation with their brand and representation
Nonprofits seeking funding
a stronger grant and fundraising strategy
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is KEM Foundation a law firm or accounting firm?
No. KEM Foundation is an educational and referral site. We explain nonprofit and foundation formation and management in plain English and connect you with independent consultants — we don't practice law or accounting.
What does a fractional executive director do?
A fractional (part-time) executive director provides experienced nonprofit leadership on a reduced schedule — often a good fit for a small or newly formed nonprofit that isn't ready to hire a full-time ED.
How is a private foundation different from starting a public charity?
A private foundation is typically funded and controlled by a single family or small group and faces different IRS rules (including minimum annual distributions), while a public charity broadly solicits donations from the public — which structure fits depends on your funding plan and goals, and a qualified attorney or CPA should confirm the right path.
Can professional athletes get help connecting their brand to a cause?
Yes — athletes building nonprofit or charitable work around their personal brand and endorsements can also be connected with League Assists (leagueassists.com), which focuses specifically on supporting professional athletes' nonprofit and brand work.
Who reviews my request?
Every request comes directly to KEM Foundation and is reviewed personally — there's no automated matching or bidding process.
Is there a cost to request help?
Requesting help is free. Any follow-on consulting or fractional ED services are discussed and priced directly, not on this site.
Is this legal or tax advice?
No. Nonprofit and foundation formation involves IRS rules and state law that are fact-specific and change over time — always confirm decisions with a qualified nonprofit attorney and CPA.