Mythbusters
Myth: The foundation “payout” is always exactly 5%.
A family office or private foundation claim examined in plain English.
The distributable amount is calculated from a 5% minimum investment return with adjustments.
The claim
The foundation “payout” is always exactly 5%.
The reality
The distributable amount is calculated from a 5% minimum investment return with adjustments.
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