by Saginaw Community Foundation | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog
Marjorie and Ernest Flegenheimer embraced For Good, For Ever with a planned gift from their estate Ernest Flegenheimer was born in Zurich, Switzerland and lived in Germany, Italy and Switzerland until the age of 12, when his family fled Nazi Germany in 1939. Winnipeg,...
by Saginaw Community Foundation | Dec 3, 2021 | Blog
Millions of Americans continue to save pre-tax dollars in their IRAs. The law allows taxpayers 70½ and older to share their wealth by giving retirement savings directly to charity—and bypassing income tax. This law is important to local charities operating as agents...
by Saginaw Community Foundation | Apr 23, 2021 | Blog, Grants, News Releases
Between Jan. 1 – Apr. 8, 2021, Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) granted $390,093.96 supporting 32 programs and projects via its designated, donor advised and competitive grant processes. Continue reading for a listing of grant recipients. Organizations interested...
by Saginaw Community Foundation | Apr 8, 2021 | Blog, Cornerstone Newsletter
With over 580 unique funds each with their own area of impact, there are a variety of ways you can match your giving area of interest with your philanthropic goals and give back to your community with a gift to Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF). Gifts of cash,...
by Saginaw Community Foundation | Apr 8, 2021 | Blog, Cornerstone Newsletter
Tracing its roots back to 2012, the Board of Directors’ Community Improvement Initiative (CII) Grant from Saginaw Community Foundation has helped support ten community projects with a total financial impact of $265,000. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the...
by Saginaw Community Foundation | Apr 8, 2021 | Blog, Cornerstone Newsletter
Great Lakes Bay Region top area in Michigan for 2020 Census engagement rate Back in 2018, Foundations across Michigan were encouraged by the Michigan Nonprofit Association to work closely with community organizations and partners to promote and educate the...