At Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF), connecting people who care with causes that matter is at the heart of what we do. Whether you are looking for ways to support your community, planning your charitable giving, or considering how philanthropy fits into your financial and estate plans, our team is here to help.
As we approach the end of 2026, now is a good time to revisit your charitable goals and consider opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Here are five reasons to connect with GPCF.
- You’re thinking about your year-end charitable giving.
The final months of the year can be busy, and charitable giving decisions sometimes get pushed to the bottom of the list. Whether you have specific organizations in mind or are still considering where your support could have the greatest impact, GPCF can help you explore your options.
Planning ahead also provides an opportunity to coordinate your charitable giving with your overall financial and tax planning goals.
- You’re concerned about the needs of our local communities.
Changes in funding and increasing demands for services continue to create challenges for many nonprofit organizations. You may be wondering which needs are most pressing or how your charitable dollars could make a difference.
GPCF works closely with nonprofits throughout Poweshiek County and has a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing our communities. Our team can help connect you with organizations and initiatives that align with your charitable interests.
- You want to make the most of new charitable giving opportunities in 2026.
Changes to federal tax laws have created new considerations for charitable giving in 2026, including an opportunity for individuals who do not itemize deductions.
Beginning in 2026, taxpayers who take the standard deduction may deduct up to $1,000 in qualifying cash contributions, or $2,000 for married couples filing jointly. This deduction applies to eligible charitable organizations but excludes contributions to donor-advised funds and private foundations.
For those who itemize, new rules also affect how charitable contributions are deducted, making thoughtful planning especially important.
GPCF can work alongside you and your tax advisor to explore giving options that support your favorite causes while considering your financial goals. Whether through direct gifts, designated funds, or donor-advised funds, there are a variety of ways to make a lasting impact.
- You’re considering selling property or a business.
If you are planning to sell appreciated real estate, closely held business interests, or other significant assets, charitable giving may be worth considering before the transaction takes place.
In certain circumstances, contributing appreciated assets to a charitable fund before a sale can provide tax advantages while creating resources to support the causes that matter to you.
These gifts require advance planning and coordination with professional advisors. GPCF can be part of those early conversations to help you understand the charitable options available.
- You’re reviewing your estate plan and want to include charitable giving.
Your estate plan is an opportunity to reflect on the people, organizations, and causes that are important to you. You may know that you want to leave a charitable legacy but have not yet decided exactly how or where those gifts should be directed.
GPCF offers flexible charitable giving options that can support specific organizations, areas of interest, or changing community needs for generations to come.
Our team can work with you and your professional advisors to explore charitable bequests, beneficiary designations, and other planned giving opportunities that reflect your wishes.
We’re Here to Help
Charitable giving does not have to be complicated, and you do not need to have all the answers before starting a conversation.
Whether you are making a gift today, planning for the future, or simply exploring how you can make a difference, Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation is here as a resource.
We welcome the opportunity to learn what matters to you and help you turn your charitable goals into meaningful community impact. Contact us today.
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation is pleased to serve as a resource for charitable giving and philanthropic planning. This newsletter is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal, accounting, tax, or financial advice. Please consult your professional advisors regarding your individual circumstances.
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