While the American Thanksgiving holiday began during Colonial times and was officially established in November by President Lincoln, the spirit of giving is also part of humanity’s tradition of trying to improve society….

Tottenville Library – established by a grant from Andrew Carnegie… a well known philanthropist and library benefactor. NYPL Public Domain image.

And, in the 1980s, a National Philanthropy Day with activities was first celebrated — and then made official by President Reagan in 1986.

Presidential & Congressional Documents, – available on ProQuest(including with NYLI membership!)

And, like every other human endeavor, philanthropic institutions also need to know the law (and probably need lawyers!). Here at NYLI we have resources to help you establish & maintain your non-profit….

The classic by Hopkins .. available in print & eBook @ NYLI

Always good to define your terms….

Look it up…available @ NYLI as an eBook

And we’ll conclude by being a little New York-centric….

Bjorklund’s NY Nonprofit Law & Practice… available at… you guessed it… NYLI!

This November… consider giving back.... and for all your legal research needs… consider joining The New York Law Institute…