Expanding Access to Early Education: A Shared Mission for Change
At the Community Foundation, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive—and that starts with access to high-quality early care and education. While
From Classrooms to Garden Beds: Growing Civic Engagement and Local Food
Thanks to an Agile Grant awarded last year, the PFW School of Education (SOE) has been able to deepen its commitment to hands-on learning and
Plan Ahead for Smarter Year-End Giving
As the year progresses, charitable giving often takes center stage—but the smartest giving strategies start now. If you’re 70½ or older and have an IRA,
Philanthropy: It’s a Marathon, not a Sprint
As 2025 continues to deliver twists and turns, it’s important to keep talking about philanthropy. Charitable giving is a vital strategy for your clients, even
A Happier Alternative? Moving from a Private Foundation to a Donor-Advised Fund
The number of private foundations in the United States is nearing 150,000 with combined assets topping $1 trillion, so it’s no wonder that a lot
Charitable Remainder Trusts: What, Where, Who, Why, When, and How?
If you’ve represented charitable families over the years, you’ve certainly heard the term “charitable remainder trust,” sometimes called a “CRT.” You might have even helped