Many eyes are on the Charitable Act, which, if passed, would allow for deductible charitable contributions that exceed the standard deduction. The Charitable Act proposes to restore the pandemic-era “universal charitable deduction” and raise the cap from $300 for individuals …
Life insurance: A key charitable planning tool for certain clients
As an advisor, you often talk with your clients about life insurance–how much is enough and which policies are best suited for a client’s particular situation. As you counsel your clients about risk management and the role of life insurance …
Tips for clients’ year-end giving
Year-end giving makes up a significant portion of total revenue for most charitable organizations. Research even shows that a whopping 25% of online giving occurs in December! What this means is that there’s a pretty good chance your clients are …
2023 HOWARD KOEPKA COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT AWARD NOMINATIONS OPEN
Nominations must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023. The recipient will be selected by a committee comprised of representatives from Cobb Community Foundation, the Cobb Collaborative, and the …
Corporate Champion Roundtable Continues to Analyze Early Learning/Childcare Solutions
CCF’s Corporate Champion Roundtable is a top tier group of Cobb Corporations who not only have made giving back to their community a top priority, they are actively involved in collaborating with other leading employers to assess and reinforce areas …
Introducing A New Holiday Giving Tradition: The Cobb Thrives Gift Guide
October is nearly over and that means the holidays are almost here. If spending time with family and friends is part of your plan, then we have something special to add to the festivities: The Cobb Thrives Gift Guide! 🎁…
Chattahoochee Nature Center Fundholders & Friends Visit
We had an incredibly peaceful morning visiting the Chattahoochee Nature Center. On a perfect Friday in October, we savored the morning surrounded by wispy flowers, changing leaves, a waterside trail, …. and up close animal encounters. …
Child care is about to get more expensive, as federal funds dry up
CCF has been charged by our Corporate Community Champion Roundtable participants to explore potential solutions to the early learning and childcare dilemma. This big challenge impacts families and employers in Cobb County and across the nation. Below is another article …
Retirement strategies: Tax benefits and beyond
At Cobb Community Foundation (CCF), we regularly talk with retirement-age donors and fund holders about the tax benefits of Qualified Charitable Distributions and leaving bequests of IRAs to a donor-advised fund at CCF. But getting involved in philanthropy can be …
Clients want to know: What’s deductible and what’s not?
Whether you are an estate planning attorney, financial advisor, or accountant, you’ve probably seen an uptick in client questions about tax deductions–and tax rules in general–over the last few years. Tax law changes at the end of 2017 have caused …