Becoming a Donor
When you want to make an impact in the world, it helps to have a good guide. The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan specializes in making it easy for donors...
Information and Resources for Donors and Professional Advisors
Jul 13th 2021
Make a Gift From Your IRA to Maximize Tax Savings
There’s good news for individuals aged 70½ and older, who now have the opportunity to donate up to a total of $100,000 ($200,000 for married couples) to one or more...
Mar 19th 2021
Estate Planning Opportunities: Impact of a Low-Interest Rate Environment and COVID-19
Interest rates that are used to calculate the gift tax deduction in estate planning strategies are at historically low levels in response to the slowdown of the economy and the...
Mar 5th 2021
Charitable Giving and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021
The following is a summary of certain provisions of the $900 billion relief package known as the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Act”) signed into...
Feb 12th 2021
Let Us Help You Help Others
The Community Foundation helps individuals, businesses, and other foundations maximize their charitable impact. This is especially important in a year when needs are great and many charities have never been...
Nov 9th 2020
Establishing Your Legacy
Whether your interests are in health care, the arts, education, the environment, or another critical cause, the Community Foundation can ensure your wishes are carried out in perpetuity and support...
Sep 9th 2020
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...
Jul 24th 2020
Charitable Gift Annuity: 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
3 Reasons to Start a Donor Advised Fund
Consider starting a Donor Advised Fund as a part of your charitable giving. You create a fund with a minimum gift of $10,000, and recommend grants over time from the...
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