Fundacja jako źródło finansowania usług społecznych

Abstract

Social services may be financed from many sources. Financial resources from the budget are a dominant source of their financing. They are supplemented by resources provided by enterprises, social organizations and the individuals. In 1984, a new source of financing appeared in Poland - a foundation. The article discusses specific characteristics of foundations, their kinds and functions which they are to fulfill. On the basis of these deliberations, the authoress has made an attempt to determine which entities and in what conditions will be interested In establishing foundations and what may be the scope of their activity. On this basis, there has been defined the role, which may be played by foundations in financing social services.