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22 Jun Bridging the gaps in multi-generational family philanthropy

Posted at 15:27h in Professional Advisors News

Differing views within families is nothing new; differing views about nearly anything and everything is centuries old. For generations and generations, common topics of disagreement have included popular culture, politics, religion and parenting, just to name a few. Frequently outranking all is money—how it’s made,...

22 Jun More alphabet soup: QCDs, CRTs, and CGAs

Posted at 14:30h in Donor News

If you or a family member has reached the age of 70 ½, you might have heard of a tax benefit known as the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), which allows you to direct up to $100,000 annually from your IRA to a qualified charitable organization...

22 Jun Grant Spotlight: Lindsborg Midsummer Festival

Posted at 08:55h in Latest Videos

Each year, Lindsborg holds a Midsummer festival to celebrate the summer solstice and honor the city's Swedish heritage. And each year, the Lindsborg Midsummer's Festival board of directors relies on volunteer hours and monetary donations from local individuals, as well as local businesses and organizations,...

15 Jun Recognition or anonymity: Which one’s for you?

Posted at 14:48h in Donor News

The McPherson County Community Foundation(MCCF) is committed to working with you and your family to fulfill your charitable goals, whether those goals relate to making an impact, leaving a legacy, saving money on taxes, expressing gratitude, or a combination of objectives. If you have not...

15 Jun Grant Spotlight. McPherson Arts Alliance Summer Camp

Posted at 08:54h in Latest Videos

McPherson Arts Alliance - Art Summer Camp: $2,250 In April we released grant dollars to McPherson Arts Alliance to help with funding of their Kids Art Summer Camp. This is a two week camp that teaches kids different art styles and techniques. We got the chance...

13 Jun Program Spotlight: STEM in the Classroom (Moundridge)

Posted at 14:40h in Latest Videos

08 Jun Private foundations and donor-advised funds: Debunking three myths

Posted at 11:46h in Donor News

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...

01 Jun Funding needed for ‘Baby Box’ at McPherson Fire Department

Posted at 15:26h in News

The McPherson Fire Department is looking for funding to install a newborn safety device. This project comes in response to the recent passing of Kansas House Bill 2024. The bill will allow for the legal abandonment of a newborn to a secure and monitored box...

01 Jun Retirement plans to charity: Understanding the “trifecta” of tax benefits

Posted at 14:01h in Professional Advisors News

Over the last few months, many advisors have noticed an uptick in client inquiries about leaving their IRAs and other retirement plans to charity. If you’re wondering why, it likely has a lot to do with the buzz about Qualified Charitable Distributions, which allow those...

01 Jun Grant Spotlight: Bethany Home – Ceiling Lift

Posted at 11:16h in Latest Videos

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