Tag: Funds
Women and philanthropy: Impact Across Generations
March is Women’s History Month, and it’s a great time to share information about the increasing role of women in philanthropy. Sometimes this shift happens gradually—a daughter becomes more involved in conversations about family giving, or a spouse who once deferred decisions begins shaping philanthropic priorities more directly. In other cases, the transition is sudden and deeply personal, such as
Why 2026 Is Different: Four Tax Time Reminders
It’s tax season, which means it’s a terrific time to ensure that your charitable giving goals are on track and here are four items to discuss with your CPA. New rules for itemizing charitable deductions As in prior years, charitable contributions are deductible only if you itemize your deductions. If your total itemized deductions do not exceed the standard deduction,
Keep going: Why Donor-Advised Funds Are Still Essential
The end of 2025 brought a whirlwind of charitable planning activity since many taxpayers wanted to maximize the tax benefits of their charitable donations before the 0.5% “floor” and 35% “cap” on charitable deductions kicked in on January 1, 2026. Donor-advised funds remain a highly relevant and strategic tool for your clients. Fundamentally, regardless of tax benefits, your clients’ charitable
For your clients who love local causes, GPCF is the place
Your clients probably give to a wide variety of charities year after year. The causes they support represent a range of motivations, including personal experience, a role as a volunteer or board member, family tradition, or alignment with values and community priorities. Many of the charitable organizations your clients support are local. That’s important to note because it means that
Celebrating the causes you love
A new year is in full swing, but you’ve still got plenty of time to consider your charitable impact and how you’d like to make a difference in 2026. A great way to do that is to reflect on the difference you’ve already made through the years. Many people are drawn to charitable giving and decide to establish a fund
Client Reminders For 2026
When you are meeting with clients, consider sharing this information to build relationships and support our county. 1. Social Security COLA increases Retirees are a unique group when it comes to tools and techniques related to charitable giving. Given that a high percentage of older cohorts give to charity each year, discussing your clients’ Social Security benefits is a logical
Grinnell Take Away Hunger Dispersing All Funds
[ad_1] Grinnell Take Away Hunger Dispersing All Funds February 1, 2021 After 15 years of mobilizing community members to feed the hungry the Grinnell Take Away Hunger (GTAH) organization will no longer sponsor packing events. This decision was made by the GTAH board members in large part because of the challenges and uncertainty caused by COVID restric… [ad_2] Source
Two for One Matching Gifts to Brooklyn Endowed Funds
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Food, Resources and Nonprofit Relief Funds Available
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Food, Resources and Nonprofit Relief Funds Available
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The National Standards Seal indicates official confirmation from the Council on Foundations that we have met the most rigorous standards in philanthropy. It affirms our commitment to financial security, transparency & accountability. GPCF received this seal of approval in January 2010.