Author: CFGFW

Long before Fort Wayne became the city we know today, three rivers connected people, cultures, commerce, and ideas. They shaped the city’s identity and continue to influence how our community

A strong economy is built when everyone has the opportunity to thrive. This year’s Everyone’s Economy grant applications reflected a wide range of efforts designed to expand economic opportunity, strengthen

At the Community Foundation, we work with a wide range of individuals, families, and businesses for whom charitable giving is a priority, especially related to supporting causes in our community

As attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, you’re dedicated to helping charitable clients navigate technical planning opportunities ranging from donor advised funds and Qualified Charitable Distributions to charitable trusts and gifts

If you keep an eye on initial public offerings, it’s been an exciting few weeks, especially if your clients are involved. As you work with clients who may hold stock

You’ve no doubt noticed that Qualified Charitable Distributions (“QCDs”) continue to gain traction as one of the most practical and effective charitable planning tools for clients over age 70 ½.

As charitable planning conversations become more sophisticated, many advisors are revisiting so-called “split-interest gifts” to help clients balance philanthropic goals with income needs. Two of the most common strategies—a charitable

If you’re like many advisors, you may have discovered that often charitable giving conversations begin (and end!) with cash or appreciated stock. And of course, you are well aware that