‘Tis the season: Why tax time is often the best time to get serious about your charitable plans
‘Tis the season: Why tax time is often the best time to get serious about your charitable plans Though often unappreciated, the annual passage of tax season has benefits. For one, it offers some finality to the prior year in that we finally know if we owe or are due a refund. For example, for […]
Private foundations and donor-advised funds: Debunking three myths
Private foundations and donor-advised funds: Debunking three myths If you’ve been involved with charitable giving for a few years, you’ve no doubt become familiar with both private foundations and donor-advised funds and their popularity as charitable giving tools. As is often the case with tax and estate planning-related topics, the differences between private foundations and […]
Go further with your charitable giving
Go further with your charitable giving Many donors are exploring how to help the victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The team at The Community Foundation is happy to help you balance your desire to meet the most critical needs in our local community while also supporting international relief efforts. Please reach out anytime. […]
Hidden no more: Designated funds and field-of-interest funds
Hidden no more: Designated funds and field-of-interest funds Most attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors are well-aware of donor-advised funds and the reasons behind their popularity. Especially when a donor-advised fund is established at The Community Foundation, this vehicle is an excellent way for your clients to organize their charitable giving and get even more connected […]
Evaluating options for focusing your philanthropy
Evaluating options for focusing your philanthropy If you’ve been giving to favorite charities for many years, it will not surprise you to learn that most donors are interested in deepening and focusing their impact as they maintain the frequent and total amount of giving. Focusing on impact is hard, but it’s easier when you work with […]
Disaster giving: Perspectives for your clients
Disaster giving: Perspectives for your clients Both the recent one-year anniversary of the start of the Ukraine conflict and the earthquake that has devastated Turkey and Syria are causing more and more people to explore ways they can help. In an era of abundant giving methods and (sadly) potential fraud, The Community Foundation is a […]
In the news: Billionaire givers, QCDs, and celebrity inspiration
In the news: Billionaire givers, QCDs, and celebrity inspiration This month, we’re offering three suggestions for deeper reading on current topics in charitable giving. Bring out your inner academic with this blog post published by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, especially if you’re interested in the latest chatter and variety of […]
In case you missed it: Three tax tips worth smiling about
In case you missed it: Three tax tips worth smiling about Energy incentive extends to nonprofit organizations Nonprofits and other exempt entities are often left out of discussions when new tax incentives are proposed in Congress, primarily (and logically) because these organizations don’t pay tax. Fortunately, nonprofits are not left out of a recently enhanced […]
It’s not too early for spring cleaning: Make this the year to help clients get organized
It’s not too early for spring cleaning: Make this the year to help clients get organized If you’re already dreading asking your clients to pull together their receipts and other documents for 2022 tax filings, this may be a good time to take proactive steps to avoid being in this same spot next year. When […]
My Experience with Scholarships and Advice for Student Applicants by Ann Siciliano
Who: Amanda, our Director of Marketing and Program Initiatives, sat down with Ann Siciliano, Director of Program Services. The Community Foundation is in scholarship season which means eligible students are applying for school funding. Preparing for college is scary enough, but we want student applicants to know that our staff is here for them. […]
Community foundations: Unparalleled resources
Community foundations: Unparalleled resources for local giving with major impact As economic times get tough, more and more people are asking how they can make the biggest difference right in their own backyard. Indeed, local giving is a topic that has even made its way into the opinions of the mainstream media, causing many charitably-inclined […]
Valuable conversations: Why it’s smart to talk with your clients about charitable giving
Valuable conversations: Why it’s smart to talk with your clients about charitable giving January is a good time to start helping your clients plan for their annual giving. With the year-end flurry of donations still fresh in many clients’ minds, you may discover that clients will welcome your suggestion to make 2023 the year to […]
