Mr. Smith, age 75, has accumulated approximately $2,000,000 in his IRA accounts. He has other sources of wealth and has plans to leave a sizable estate to his heirs and charity. Under this law, Mr. Smith can create a fund at the community foundation to address the causes he cares about most by transferring IRA funds tax free. Mr. Smith can transfer up to $100,000 in 2015. In addition, if Mr. Smith is married, his wife can also make similar gifts from her IRA accounts, impacting the community in ways personal, unique and enduring.
October 22, 2015

Posts Categorized: Philanthropy

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Retirees are expected to donate about $6.6 trillion in cash and $1.4 trillion in volunteer services during the next 20 yearsRead more »

July 24, 2015

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A great piece by Emmet D. Carson, CEO & President of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region is proudRead more »

July 14, 2015

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From Bruce DeBoskey’s “On Philanthropy” column in the Denver Post: Although philanthropy is a deeply personal and highly individualized endeavor, here are the top five broadlyRead more »

July 09, 2015

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From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Residents of areas with high standards of living, low poverty, and low crime give less to charity than those in lessRead more »

June 30, 2015

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Despite a volatile international stock market, Americans are continuing to generously support nonprofit organizations and programs. From GivingUSA: Americans gave an estimated $358.38 billion to charity inRead more »

June 16, 2015

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From the Denver Post, former President and current philanthropist Bill Clinton shares some of his thoughts on philanthropy, transparency in the nonprofit sector, and the roleRead more »

June 11, 2015

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From the Business Review: For many people, charitable giving is an important personal commitment. In a recent study on philanthropy, 91 percent of respondents have donated moneyRead more »

June 10, 2015

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD6yU-06Spw] Watch the video above to hear how Neil and Jane Golub have made a positive impact through philanthropy from regional and national nonprofit leaders!Read more »

May 25, 2015

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From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: When veterans gather in Washington this month to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe,Read more »

April 24, 2015

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From the New York Times: With the gala season in full swing, […] delicate conversations are par for the course. Yet these events, some more glitteryRead more »