Emergency Relief Fund Education Group – Perfecting relief fund programs through the exchange of ideas, resources, knowledge and best practices across a variety of industries.

WHO WE ARE

An initiative of Emergency Assistance Foundation, the Emergency Relief Fund Education Group (ERFEG) is an educational coalition and community of professionals aligned with the common goal of perfecting disaster and hardship relief funds through the exchange of ideas, resources, knowledge, and best practices across a variety of industries.

It is our mission to foster professional relationships and provide value-driven resources that lead to successful relief funds, ultimately enriching the lives of individuals on a global scale.

RELIEF FUND INSIGHT

Why Objective Criteria for Funds is Critical

How to Define a Fund’s “Charitable Class”

Basic Regulatory Rules for Relief Funds

Waiting Periods Inappropriate for Relief Funds

Relief Funds Cannot Benefit Employers

Relief Fund Alternatives: Public Non-Profit or Vendor

The Importance of Independent Grant Decisions

Emergency Assistance Funds: Avoid Tax Pitfalls

The Importance of Maintaining Tax Exempt Status

RESOURCES

We are pleased to present Emergency Assistance Foundation's landmark 10-year report,
“A Decade of Assistance: Offering Hope Through Disaster & Hardship Relief Funds.”

This comprehensive report details key industry learnings, identifies future trends, and provides recommendations on how to best prepare for them.

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