Making a Gift
For more than 35 years, the Community Foundation has helped donors fulfill their philanthropic goals to create meaningful impact with their charitable dollars. Here are some of the ways contributing...
Information and Resources for Donors and Professional Advisors
Jul 24th 2020
How the CARES Act Impacts Charitable Giving
On March 27, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act includes tax benefits related to charitable giving. For individuals, the...
Apr 3rd 2020
Charitable Gift Annuities: Receive Income for Life
Donors who are interested in making a charitable contribution, but still wish to retain an income stream during their lifetime, may find a charitable gift annuity to be a simple...
Mar 30th 2020
Tax Law Changes and Charitable Giving in 2020
While federal tax law governing retirement benefits has changed significantly as of January 1, 2020, the IRA charitable rollover remains an effective charitable giving strategy. The new law: Increases the...
Feb 22nd 2020
3 Reasons to Start a Donor Advised Fund
As we approach the holiday season, year-end giving will become a topic of conversation at home with family members and in consultation with your professional advisors. Consider starting a Donor...
Feb 21st 2020
Address your IRA planning now to maximize tax savings
Consider using your individual retirement account (“IRA”) to achieve your charitable giving goals in 2019. Consider using your individual retirement account (“IRA”) to achieve your charitable giving goals in 2019...
Feb 14th 2020
Maximize giving through a donor advised fund
A Community Foundation donor advised fund can help you support charitable causes you care about in southeast Michigan and around the country. It is also a great way to simplify...
Feb 14th 2020