Imagine the Future

Before we share the latest news and updates, we’d like to offer two observations:

First, it is our honor to work with so many families and businesses to structure and implement your charitable giving plans. What’s perhaps most rewarding to the team at the Branch County Community Foundation is the overwhelming sentiment among our donors that no matter what happens with the tax laws over the years, you are committed to making a difference by supporting the causes you love. Although tax benefits of charitable giving ebb and flow, your support for our community and the charities you love remains steadfast. Your generosity continues to improve the quality of life for everyone who lives here.

Second, August is National Make-A-Will Month, which means it’s the perfect time before the fall gets busy, to review your estate plans with your attorney and our team at BCCF to ensure your philanthropic intentions are up to date. Even a quick check-in now can maximize the impact of your legacy and help ensure that your wishes are clearly carried out to support the causes you care about for generations to come.

Now, let’s get to it! Here’s what’s trending at the Branch County Community Foundation:

• 2025 is shaping up to be an important year for charitable giving from a tax planning perspective. That’s because the Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, includes several provisions taking effect this year and next year that could influence the timing and structure of your donations. Learn how the the Branch County Community Foundation can work with you and your advisors to navigate these opportunities. 

  
  

• Back to school is upon us, and this means education is on the minds of many. If you’ve established a scholarship fund BCCF, or if you’re considering it, please reach out to our team. We can help structure charitable support for students’ education in ways that go well beyond scholarships to help support academic and personal success.

  
  

• If you are a business owner, the concept of succession planning is nothing new. But succession planning isn’t just for business owners–it’s also important for leaving a charitable legacy. The BCCF team can help capture your intentions, and we make it easy to involve your family members so that the causes you care about are supported for generations to come. 

  
  

Thank you so much for all you do for our community! We look forward to talking with you soon about how you can deepen your involvement with your favorite charities. Our team is here to help!