Branch County Community Foundation
Not even the kitchen sink: Giving your house to charity is worth exploring
The team at the community foundation can help you evaluate the various options for giving the family home to charity.
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Branch County Community Foundation
- Jul 18
Philanthropy: It’s not one size fits all
The community foundation can help you evaluate various giving vehicles based on your own “charitable giving personality type.”
Branch County Community Foundation
- Jul 18
Up in the air: Charitable planning in a shifting tax landscape
Election years make it impossible to predict what might happen with tax laws. The Community Foundation can help you navigate!
Branch County Community Foundation
- Jun 11
Making an Impact: 6 Ways to Maximize Your Charitable Giving this Summer
Welcome to summer! We've put together six tips to help plan your charitable giving for the coming months, years, and even decades.
Branch County Community Foundation
- May 16
Getting creative: Three ways to support education
The community foundation can help you make a difference in the lives of young people by funding education.
Branch County Community Foundation
- May 16
Charitable planning: Keep your advisors informed
We’d be happy to join you and your advisors at a meeting to discuss your charitable plans.
Branch County Community Foundation
- May 15
Collaborating for Community Impact: BCCF and Branch County United Way Join Forces for Emergency Relief Funding
In the aftermath of the recent tornadoes that have impacted our community, the Branch County Community Foundation and Branch County United W
Branch County Community Foundation
- Apr 4
In the business of giving
If you’re a business owner, odds are you already give back to your community. Like many charitably minded people, your business likely ...
Branch County Community Foundation
- Apr 3
Five FAQs to help you establish an endowment
Here are answers to five frequently asked questions about setting up an endowment fund.
Branch County Community Foundation
- Mar 5
Our door is open: What happens when you meet with the team
Wherever you are in the stages of your philanthropic planning, the team at the community foundation is here for you and considers our...
Branch County Community Foundation
- Feb 8
What happens when I leave a bequest to my fund at the community foundation?
When you leave a residuary bequest to your fund at the community foundation, our team will be involved at various steps during the administr
Branch County Community Foundation
- Feb 8
Big or small, every gift matters
At every level of giving, philanthropy is a catalyst for improving quality of life. Indeed, anyone with a willingness to give can be a phila
Branch County Community Foundation
- Feb 8
QCDs: Five questions you may be asking
Donors over the age of 70 1/2 are eligible to make what’s known as a “Qualified Charitable Distribution,” or “QCD,” to qualifying funds at t
Branch County Community Foundation
- Dec 8, 2023
Make the Most of Your Donor-Advised Fund
Life gets busy, the months fly by, and it's tempting to put your donor-advised fund on autopilot. But that would be a missed opportunity.
Branch County Community Foundation
- Nov 15, 2023
Tax Planning: Get Ahead of the Year-End Rush
It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with several important year-end charitable giving techniques and deadlines so you can be prepared.
Branch County Community Foundation
- Oct 10, 2023
Do Good, Feel Better: Philanthropy through the lens of well-being
Do good, feel better. It is not your imagination! When you give to charity or do something good for others, you really do feel better.
Branch County Community Foundation
- Sep 15, 2023
Community Need Spotlight: Food insecurity
the need for food in our community is an everyday constant. And with school back in session, the needs among the food insecure and...
Branch County Community Foundation
- Aug 14, 2023
It’s (always) a great time to review your estate plan and legacy gifts
Don’t forget that August is National Make-A-Will Month. Even if your estate planning documents are already in place, this is still a good...
Branch County Community Foundation
- Jul 16, 2023
Unlock the Unexpected Power of Regret to Grow Your Charitable Giving
The experienced team at the community foundation can help you avoid charitable giving regrets, especially by making it easy for you to...
Branch County Community Foundation
- Jun 8, 2023
Our Impact: Coach Eby Center Restoration Project
With resources from the Forever Fund and contributions from an additional private Donor Advised Fund, the Branch County Community Foundation
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