Can a US (or UK) charity have a foreign charity as its sole member?

Published: April 2025

Some advisors mistakenly believe that US and UK regulators would not allow a domestic charity to have a foreign charity as its sole member. In this report from Pesh Framjee, the complexities of charity structures are discussed, along with permissible organizational setups. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, the primary focus should be on delivering the nonprofit’s mission effectively. Read the full report here.

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