Your charitable deduction and other benefits from your private charitable foundation are dependent upon  proper operation of that entity within the rules contained in the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury Regulations,  Revenue Rulings and Connecticut state law. After establishing your private charitable foundation, you need a tax lawyer who is experienced in the operation of those organizations to protect your tax deductions and the intended charitable beneficiaries of your foundation. Attorney Rubino is experienced in the ongoing operations of private charitable foundations and can guide the operation your foundation within the guidelines of Connecticut state law and federal tax law.