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Updates and insights from the TFEC team about our community initiatives, community projects, and other useful information for donors, nonprofits, or your clients.
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library – Grantee Success Story
Project Title: Summer Reading Program 2024 Project Snapshot: The Summer Reading Program is a formalized literacy program bridging school years, preventing "summer slide," building a literacy-rich community, and encouraging patrons to engage with a plethora of...
Blue Mountain Escape – A Grantee Success Story
Project Title: Emergency Basic Needs and Workforce Development Programs Blue Mountain Escape strives to provide the Mechanicsburg Community with safe, structured housing and recovery services for victims of substance use disorders that focus on women, pregnant and...
Gamut Theatre Group – A Grantee Success Story
2023 Grantee Profile Gamut Theatre will provide Popcorn Hat Players performances and workshops to Perry County Pre-K Students at Newport's HeadStart in order to provide this underserved demographic with access to live theatre. Grant funds will be used to visit the...
A Message from the President & CEO
When I think of what makes our community unique, I’m reminded of the generous spirit and unwavering dedication of people like you. Through every challenge, you’ve come alongside TFEC to champion causes built to uplift neighbors, improve lives and shape a brighter...
Virtual Early Learning Conference Wrap-Up
TFEC’s annual Virtual Learning Conference was held from March 10 – 14, with three added days for early bird registrants. The conference provided early learning partners with convenient, cost-effective training to keep them current on industry trends and standards....
Fulfilling clients’ charitable wishes
Chances are, you’ve already begun to notice that a major transfer of wealth is happening as your Baby Boomer clients establish financial and estate plans to pass their wealth to their Gen X and Millennial children. The dollars involved are eye-popping. Most attorneys,...
Estate tax planning: What’s your next move?
As attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors, you’re very aware of potentially significant upcoming changes to the tax laws that could impact your clients. Whether or not a post-election Congress takes action to prevent the estate tax exemption sunset at the end of 2025,...
Navigating Multiple Charitable Strategies for Ultra High-Net-Worth Families
Charitable giving is always an important strategy to discuss with your clients. Many high-net-worth individuals are philanthropic, of course, and charitable gifts reduce taxable income and avoid estate taxes. Charitable giving strategies are particularly relevant as...
Looking Ahead: Charitable Planning Techniques on the Horizon
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) team keeps a finger on the pulse of current events and legal developments that could impact the way you work with your charitable clients. Below are three notable items that you’ll likely want to keep in mind this fall....
Will a Charitable Remainder Trust Help Secure Your Legacy?
A charitable remainder trust (CRT) allows you to pursue your philanthropic goals while generating income. It is a type of trust that allows you to donate assets to charity while also drawing annual income from it for yourself or a beneficiary. The Foundation for...
