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Welcome to the Great Wealth Transfer! This much-cited era, happening right now, is reportedly the time when trillions of dollars will pass from one generation to the next over the coming decades in various forms, ranging from cash and stock to real estate and business interests.

it’s important to check in on your charitable goals for 2026 before fall gets into full swing. Otherwise, you may find yourself scrambling to synchronize tax planning, financial planning, and gifts to favorite nonprofits.

Region 8 launces new funder focused roadmap for childcare solutions.

The Branch County Community Foundation helps individuals, families, and business owners align their charitable giving with causes that strengthen the community. As part of that work, the Foundation assists business owners in exploring how charitable gifts can be incorporated into succession planning, helping maximize both philanthropic impact and legacy. The Foundation serves as a resource for business owners and their professional advisors in navigating these charitable plan

Nonprofit leaders often cite board engagement as one of their biggest challenges. Beyond recruiting qualified members, organizations must find people who are passionate about the mission, willing to give their time, and committed to serving as effective ambassadors.

Quite frequently, parents and grandparents share with us their hopes of passing along to the next generation more than just financial assets. They want to pass along values, encourage generosity, and foster a lifelong commitment to community.

Learn how introducing your advisors to the community foundation team can strengthen collaboration and uncover new charitable planning opportunities.

2026 Year End YAC Dinner

The 2026 Mini Grant recipients for Bronson, Coldwater, and Quincy.

How local municipalities can accelerate change.

The Branch County Community Foundation is proud to announce that in 2026, we are awarding $80,500 in scholarships to students pursuing higher education.

Meet the Newest Addition to the BCCF Team

Grant cycles for each fiscal year are kicked off with the Youth Grant Cycle, which is open for applications during the month of January and is awarded to those projects and programs that support young people and families in Branch County and Colon. Once the grant application process closes on January 31st, YAC members review the applications in February and bring their recommendations for funding recipients to the Branch County Community Foundation board in March. With the 20

Many people want to be thoughtful in their charitable giving, but that doesn’t always make the process easy. In fact, one of the most common challenges donors face is simply feeling confident in their decisions. With so many worthy organizations, urgent needs, and compelling opportunities, it can be difficult to know where to start, or how to know if you’re making the biggest possible impact. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether you’re giving to the “right” organiz

The Branch County Community Foundation is seeking a Program and Communications Officer to support grantmaking, scholarship programs, communications, and administrative operations.

Even if a professional prepares your income tax return, it’s useful to quickly review a few basic rules to pave the way for the conversation about charitable planning, especially in light of key tax law changes effective on January 1, 2026.

Women’s growing control over wealth is fueling transformative potential to reshape philanthropy. According to research-based analysis published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, over the next decade, trillions of dollars will transfer to women through inheritance, earnings, and outliving male partners in heterosexual couples.

Women are increasingly shaping the future of philanthropy—within families, businesses, and communities. During Women’s History Month, BCCF is happy to help you explore how thoughtful planning can translate your own growing influence and resources into lasting, multi-generational impact.

Women’s growing control over wealth is fueling transformative potential to reshape philanthropy. According to research-based analysis published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, over the next decade, trillions of dollars will transfer to women through inheritance, earnings, and outliving male partners in heterosexual couples.

These new board members bring a wealth of experience in leadership, education, economics, business, and a shared passion for making a positive impact in our community.