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It’s October, which means year-end planning is already underway. From QCDs and bunching to appreciated assets, a new deduction for non-itemizers, and long-term charitable plans, here are five charitable giving reminders worth repeating with clients before December 31.

Did you know that the Branch County Community Foundation is your Community Foundation?

This year's YAC had their first meeting September. This year, YAC welcomes seven new members, bringing a fresh perspective and enthusiasm to the group. Together, the council represents students from Bronson, Coldwater, Colon, Union City and Quincy, creating a diverse group of young leaders dedicated to making a positive impact throughout Branch County and Colon.

October’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week is a good reminder that an estate plan involves much more than a will. If charitable giving is part of the legacy you envision, learn how wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, retirement accounts, and charitable funds can work together to carry out your wishes.

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.

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

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

Many people are not fully aware of the extent to which charitable organizations shape everyday life in our communities. From social services to education, healthcare, and the arts, nonprofits touch nearly every aspect of quality of life. Americans give hundreds of billions of dollars to charity each year, supporting roughly 1.9 million organizations nationwide. These organizations often become even more essential during periods of economic uncertainty, when demand for servi

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.

Over time, family structures change, attorneys and financial advisors retire, organizations merge or shift direction, and donors’ own priorities evolve.

his is a great time to check in with clients not only related to the estate plan provisions for distributions to their heirs, but also the provisions in their estate plans to leave a gift to one or more charities.

now is a good time to consider how both long-term and short-term planning can be important components of a comprehensive philanthropic strategy. The community foundation can help!

In an economic and legislative environment full of unpredictability, we encourage you to tap the knowledgeable team at the Branch County Community Foundation–perhaps even more than you have in the past.

Let’s address five frequently asked questions we’ve been hearing from attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors as you counsel your charitable clients.

It’s more important than ever to stay informed about how changes in the tax law may affect your charitable giving.

Retirement offers a unique opportunity for individuals to rediscover their sense of purpose beyond the confines of a traditional career. The BCCF team and charitable tools can play a pivotal role in this journey.

2023 survey found that only 19.2% of advisors regularly discuss charitable giving with clients, and another 44.2% do so only occasionally.

We welcome a conversation to learn more about the difference you’d like to make in our area, whether through lifetime giving, a gift in your will or trust, or a combination of both.

As you consider how to support your favorite charities this year, take a moment to evaluate which assets may be best suited for your donations.

Now is a great time to consider how you can turn part of your retirement plan into a legacy gift that benefits both your loved ones and your community.