In this edition of the blog, The Legacy Fund's chair, Ed Chin, describes the fund's 23-year commitment to supporting organizations and programs that uplift and empower our LGBTQIA+ neighbors. Learn how The Legacy Fund continues to evolve to provide long-lasting support for central Ohio's LGBTQIA+ community.
Renowned athlete and broadcaster Clark Kellogg sits down with Tori Prokup to discuss his current role as The Columbus Foundation's Governing Committee Chair, exploring how sports shaped his life and motivations and how he feels The Columbus Foundation positively impacts central Ohio.
Each year, The Columbus Foundation recognizes 5 Nonprofits to Watch that are addressing pressing community issues. Congratulations to the 5 Nonprofits to Watch in 2024: Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio, Franklinton Farms, Mansion Day School, Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio, and We Amplify Voices.
Congress first enacted this technique, officially called a “qualified charitable distribution,” in 2006, and made the technique permanent in 2015. It can make charitable giving from IRAs exceedingly easy, which is generally not the case for giving from retirement plans during a donor’s lifetime.
Starting a conversation about charitable giving with clients can be a bit of a dance. Their interests and current financial situation, as well as your knowledge and expertise when it comes to charitable giving all must be in step.
It’s never too early to get started on year-end giving plans. In the spirit of generosity—and maximizing community impact—Hilary Stone, MBA, CAP®, Senior Advisor for Donor Services, outlines three tax-advantaged charitable giving strategies worth considering with your clients.
The assets of The Columbus Foundation are held in more than 3,000 charitable funds, 30 Supporting Foundations, and one statewide affiliate, Community Foundations, Inc. Among more than 750 community foundations in the United States, The Columbus Foundation ranks seventh in market value of assets.