Tax deduction? What tax deduction?
Despite–or perhaps in light of–the recent whirlwind of commentary about new federal laws and the implications for the charitable deduction and charitable giving, it [...]
Philanthropy is for everyone: Three tips for young adults
Photo Courtesy of Visit Winona “Philanthropy” may sound like something reserved for wealthy, “mature” adults, but that’s not at all the case. [...]
Lean on us: Five reasons to call the Winona Community Foundation
In an economic and legislative environment full of unpredictability, we encourage you to tap the knowledgeable staff at the Winona Community Foundation–perhaps even more [...]
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DAF Day, celebrated on October 9th, is a nationally recognized day of giving that highlights the power of Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)—a flexible and [...]
Strengthening Community Through Strategic Giving and a Donor Advised Fund: Tom and Annmarie’s Story
Through a Donor-advised fund, individuals are able to make tax-deductible charitable gifts into their named fund and then recommend grants to [...]
Facilitating their philanthropy through a Donor Advised Fund: Pat & Jerry Papenfuss discuss the benefits
Pat and Jerry Papenfuss in 2023. Through a Donor-advised fund, individuals are able to make tax-deductible charitable gifts into [...]
Is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) right for you?
Through a Donor-advised fund, individuals are able to make tax-deductible charitable gifts into their named fund, and then recommend grants to their favorite charities [...]
Many happy returns: How to help your kids celebrate charitable giving
If you’ve ever considered wrapping charitable giving into a child’s birthday party, you are not alone! Lots of parents are encouraging their kids to [...]
Crisis giving: Proceed with caution, but do proceed!
It's a natural human response to want to help in a crisis–even though it’s hard for many people to ask for help. Indeed, Stanford social [...]
Make a plan–and make your favorite charities part of it
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 [...]