August 01, 2016

Posts Categorized: National Philanthropy

What is the future of philanthropy? Can philanthropists drive changes in public policy? Can foundations and grantmakers drive substantial economic and cultural benefits for all? TheRead more »

June 07, 2016

Posts Categorized: National Philanthropy

From Forbes: The three billionaire cofounders of online lodging website Airbnb, Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, andNathan Blecharczyk, as well as Salesforce.com founder Marc Benioff and 13Read more »

Via Philanthropy.com: U.S. Top Earner Donations to Charity
April 21, 2016

Posts Categorized: National Philanthropy

Via the Chronicle of Philanthropy: The 400 taxpayers with the highest incomes in 2013 reported giving an average of $32.8 million to charity. That’s the secondRead more »

January 20, 2016

Posts Categorized: National Philanthropy

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Starting today, gone are the static pie charts and other design elements that often served as preliminary snapshots for grant makersRead more »

January 06, 2016

Posts Categorized: National Philanthropy

A great new resource for donors and nonprofits! How philanthropy fuels American success, history and major achievements of philanthropy, great men and women of American philanthropy,Read more »

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: National 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 »

September 30, 2015

Posts Categorized: National Philanthropy

The United Nations recently announced the adoption of 17 global sustainable development goals. From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Commonly referred to as the SDGs, the goalsRead more »

September 25, 2015

Posts Categorized: National Philanthropy

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: According to a report from the nonprofit Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed $120 million increase forRead more »

July 24, 2015

Posts Categorized: National Philanthropy

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 09, 2015

Posts Categorized: National Philanthropy

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 »