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Philanthropy binds families together and challenges them to think bigger than themselves. The Center for Family Philanthropy features state-of-the-art, multigenerational philanthropic services, including education, community needs assessments, and grantmaking...

When two lifelong Akron residents met with attorney Sheri Peters to talk about their estate plans, they knew they wanted charitable giving to be part of their plan.  As retired educators with no children of their own, the donors care deeply about...

Time and again, research shows us that finding purpose is an essential component of a happy and satisfying retirement. Consider the following: Indeed, retirement offers a unique opportunity for individuals to rediscover their sense of purpose beyond the...

By Chris Miller, Communications & Community Investment Officer Amid a nationwide epidemic, Summit County remains deeply impacted by one of the most pressing public health and safety challenges of our time. As of June 30, 2025, the county has recorded 487...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, after the House of Representatives approved the Senate's changes to H.R. 1, which passed the House by a narrow margin in May.  The OBBBA, with nearly 900 pages of...

If you or a family member has reached the age of 70 ½, you may have heard of a tax benefit known as the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), which allows you to direct up to $111,000 (as of 2026) annually from your IRA to a qualified charitable...

As you've watched the news about potential tax reform, a principle known as the "step-up in basis" might have caught your attention. Over the years, draft legislation has proposed that this principle be changed or eliminated. Although tax law changes to...

Economic turbulence, inflation concerns, and a general sense of financial instability have made 2025 very challenging for a lot of people. As you consider how to support your favorite charities this year, take a moment to evaluate which assets may be best...

At some point during your adult life, you've likely realized that it would be wise to put in place a will, trust, and powers of attorney, as well as undertake at least a basic level of financial planning to stay on track with retirement and other...

At first glance, you may think of charitable giving as mostly an individual act. Certainly, most of the time, the actual money or asset that constitutes the charitable donation comes from a single person, couple, or entity. However, the staff at Akron...