Once you’ve established a donor-advised fund (DAF), you’ll want to keep a few rules in mind as you think about how best to use it. To help introduce you to some of those rules, we’ve compiled this short list of DAF dos and don’ts. By following these tips, you can become the best charitable giver … Continue reading →
Our Winter 2021 Charitable Connection newsletter has arrived! Here’s what you’ll find inside: Our Match Day 2021 results (this is HUGE!) Some year-end giving strategies that could save you in taxes A list of our newest funds Our #SEKscholarships and grants calendar And more! You can check it out in the newsletters section of our … Continue reading →
Welcome to the 2021 CFSEK Year-End Giving Guide! In this guide, we’re summarizing six charitable-giving strategies that Southeast Kansas residents can use this year to increase their charitable giving and decrease their federal tax bills. Like last year, some of these strategies offer limited-time opportunities for taxpayers, but some of them are old standbys and … Continue reading →
Donor-advised funds (or DAFs for short) are a type of charitable-giving tool that has become increasingly prevalent in recent decades. They are a powerful, versatile, and tax-efficient tool for individuals, couples, and families interested in philanthropy. In the last 30 years DAFs have become a major source of funding for charities, both locally and nationally. … Continue reading →
CFSEK has announced a record-breaking Match Day 2021 grand total of $223,190.37! On November 30, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas hosted its sixth annual Match Day event. CFSEK hosts Match Day each year to join in the celebration of generosity on Giving Tuesday, a national day dedicated to giving and philanthropy. Community contributions raised … Continue reading →