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Three things every philanthropist must know about the gift and estate tax sunset

The shorter days of winter aren't the only sunsets creeping up on people these days. If you've met with your estate planning attorney and tax advisors recently, you're probably aware that the gift and estate tax exemption – the total amount you can leave to...

Creating a meaningful structure for family philanthropy

Helping families create a meaningful structure for their philanthropy has long been a hallmark service of Akron Community Foundation. That structure and the resulting discipline are increasingly important as both wealth and charitable giving more frequently...

A Letter from Bath Community Fund Board Chair Rev. Mark Frey

Dear Bath Community Fund Friends and Supporters, I hope you have had an opportunity to review the list of 17 grants made in December to nonprofits serving the Bath community. This year, for the third year in a row, your Bath Community Fund was able to...

Donor-Advised Funds: The Hub of Your Philanthropy

Whether you established a donor-advised fund at the community foundation years ago, or you are considering establishing a fund this year to help you keep your giving more organized and involve your children and grandchildren in your philanthropy, it's a great...

Gifts of 'complex' assets deliver multiple benefits

When you think about supporting your favorite charities or making contributions to your donor-advised or other type of fund at the community foundation, cash may be the first thing that comes to mind. It seems so easy to just write a check or donate online....

Get ahead of the year-end rush

Holidays and tax planning (although very different in the ways they are celebrated!) are both year-end traditions. No doubt you've got the holidays covered, and perhaps your advisors are already helping you make sure your tax planning is in place. It's a good...

The Significance of Charitable Wealth

When it comes to wealth in the United States, the numbers are clear: The typical net worth of white families is nearly 10 times that of Black families. And though Black individuals give a higher portion of their income to charity compared to white...

Forging New Paths

By Chris Miller, Communications & Community Investment Officer Born during the height of the Civil Rights Movement and named after the city at its very epicenter, it seems Selma Theresa Carter was all but destined to be a progressive and inspirational...

Fundholder Spotlight: Bill & Trish Steere

Fun Fact: This philanthropic couple met at – where else? – a fundraiser. The Akron Art Museum Wine Auction. The Steere family has long been known for its philanthropy in the Greater Akron area. Bill Steere's father, Frank W. Steere Jr., was one of the...

Don't forget the match: corporate and matching gifts should not be overlooked

Your organization and other nonprofits may still be reeling from the news that charitable giving took a hit in 2022. You've also no doubt been watching the markets rally off and on this year and kept your fingers crossed that inflation may have abated...

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