From the Council on Foundations House Fails to Make Charitable Extenders Permanent While this vote failed and the IRA charitable rollover has not yet been passed into law for 2014, there is still hope that the Senate will pass the 1-year retroactive extension passed a...
Since 2006, individuals have been allowed to donate up to $100,000 from their IRAs to charities without having to record the distribution as taxable income. Individuals are able to begin taking distributions as early as age 59-1/2, but are required by federal law to...
Charitable Giving Means Generous Tax Savings for You From Raymond James & Associates, Inc. For many, giving back is a priority. Giving creates a positive change in people, institutions and communities. Plus it makes us feel good to know we can do our part to make...
If you are looking to get involved as a donor and do not know how to start, here are ten helpful tips: #1: Start with a local umbrella organization, like the Saginaw Community Foundation. Rather than focus on one cause, we support many causes, agencies and...
On November 10, 2014, the Mid-Michigan Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals honored local individuals, foundations and businesses by presenting awards as part of National Philanthropy Day. National Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside...