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Welcome to summer! We've put together six tips to help plan your charitable giving for the coming months, years, and even decades.

The community foundation can help you make a difference in the lives of young people by funding education.

We’d be happy to join you and your advisors at a meeting to discuss your charitable plans.

In the aftermath of the recent tornadoes that have impacted our community, the Branch County Community Foundation and Branch County United W

If you’re a business owner, odds are you already give back to your community. Like many charitably minded people, your business likely ...

Here are answers to five frequently asked questions about setting up an endowment fund.

Wherever you are in the stages of your philanthropic planning, the team at the community foundation is here for you and considers our...

When you leave a residuary bequest to your fund at the community foundation, our team will be involved at various steps during the administr

At every level of giving, philanthropy is a catalyst for improving quality of life. Indeed, anyone with a willingness to give can be a phila

Donors over the age of 70 1/2 are eligible to make what’s known as a “Qualified Charitable Distribution,” or “QCD,” to qualifying funds at t

Life gets busy, the months fly by, and it's tempting to put your donor-advised fund on autopilot. But that would be a missed opportunity. 

It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with several important year-end charitable giving techniques and deadlines so you can be prepared.

Do good, feel better. It is not your imagination! When you give to charity or do something good for others, you really do feel better.

the need for food in our community is an everyday constant. And with school back in session, the needs among the food insecure and...

Don’t forget that August is National Make-A-Will Month. Even if your estate planning documents are already in place, this is still a good...

The experienced team at the community foundation can help you avoid charitable giving regrets, especially by making it easy for you to...

With resources from the Forever Fund and contributions from an additional private Donor Advised Fund, the Branch County Community Foundation

A donor-advised fund with a bequest provision, established at the community foundation, is a great solution for many donors.

The Youth Advisory Council was able to provide funding for five different projects and programs in our service area totaling over $8,450.

BCCF holds educational endowment funds for Bronson, Coldwater, and Quincy Schools. Each year, teachers and staff members can apply for...