Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

Every request comes directly to KEM Foundation and is reviewed personally — there's no automated matching or bidding process.

Requesting help is free. Any follow-on consulting or fractional ED services are discussed and priced directly, not on this site.

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.