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Investing in Friendship
At the heart of philanthropy is a simple truth: generosity is often rooted in relationships. Sometimes the most meaningful acts of giving begin not with an institution or a campaign, but with a friendship. Last year, the Wayne County...
Highs and lows: Reminding clients about stock gifts
As an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, you’re well aware that your clients are typically better off from a tax perspective if they donate to charity by giving appreciated stock held for more than one year instead of writing a check. That’s because the client’s...
Bunching charitable gifts, year-end, and getting ahead
For many attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, the last weeks of summer mark the beginning of year-end planning season. As clients return from vacations and turn their attention to tax and financial planning, it's an ideal time to revisit charitable giving...
A quick note about pending legislation
The Wayne County Foundation team appreciates that so many attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors recommend to clients age 70 ½ and older that they take advantage of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from traditional IRAs. Your client can direct a QCD to a...
Business succession planning: Four questions and one word of caution
At the Wayne County 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 that improve the quality of life for everyone. In many cases, we’re...
Context Matters: Philanthropy Trends Every Advisor Should Know
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 of complex assets. The Wayne...
IPOs and charitable clients: Three scenarios for impact
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 that’s going public, or if your clients are considering investing in companies involved in IPOs, be...
Getting creative: Unusual noncash assets can make great gifts to charity
If you’re like many advisors, you may have discovered that charitable giving conversations begin (and end!) with cash or appreciated stock. And of course, you know that appreciated stock is an excellent choice for your clients to fund a donor advised or other type of...
Good news keeps coming: Retirement plans and charitable giving
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. By allowing eligible clients to transfer funds directly from an IRA to a...