Stories & Impact

A junior at Middle Tennessee State University and a three-time scholarship recipient, Hannah Faulkner is preparing for a career in law, and eventually hopes to launch a nonprofit.

So that we can provide fund holders with the best possible service, please keep these important dates in mind regarding charitable gifts for the 2026 tax year.

It took getting involved in the Next Gen Philanthropic Initiative at the Community Foundation for Ryan Robertson to channel his personal history and philanthropy into developing his own giving strategy.

Turning 70½ or older? A Qualified Charitable Distribution lets you give from your IRA, support causes you care about, and keep your taxable income down.

By combining several years’ worth of planned charitable gifts into a single year, you may be able to itemize in that year and take the standard deduction in others, potentially saving more overall.

Going through a divorce? Your charitable giving may be part of the conversation. Here is what generous people need to know.

Year-end is closer than clients think. Here is a five-point checklist for charitable giving conversations before December 31.

One missing sentence in a thank-you letter cost taxpayers a $4.4 million deduction. Here is what advisors should check on every significant gift.

Your IRA can support the causes you love today and shape your legacy tomorrow. Here are two distinct ways advisors can start that conversation with clients.