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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...

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

There are so many ways to spread love on Valentine’s Day, but we encourage you to consider giving back to your local organizations that care

Here are three suggestions for anyone who wants to get started on a “give local” journey.

Branch County Community Foundation (BCCF) recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence.

High-profile acts of altruism are inspiring philanthropists large and small.

Even in the context of a somewhat harrowing start to the fourth quarter, there are still some financial bright spots in charitable giving.

The Branch County Community Foundation (BCCF) and the Branch County 4-H Foundation are excited to announce that the Branch County Gifts of G