by Acacia St. John | Sep 22, 2025
At the Wayne County Foundation, we work with business leaders and business owners to structure charitable giving plans that achieve the company’s goals for its employees and the community. In many cases, corporate giving strategies include donating to local charities,...
by Acacia St. John | Sep 22, 2025
If your head is spinning, it’s for a good reason! Let’s face it–the rules for using IRAs to give to charity were complicated before the OBBBA got thrown into the mix. Let’s address five frequently asked questions we’ve been hearing from attorneys, CPAs, and financial...
by Acacia St. John | Sep 22, 2025
“So, what does it mean for charitable planning, really?” It’s an understandable question, not only because the bill is so, well, big, but also because the roller coaster ride leading up to the final bill included many provisions that ultimately did not make it into...
by Acacia St. John | Sep 4, 2025
Despite–or perhaps in light of–the recent whirlwind of commentary about new federal laws and the implications for the charitable deduction and charitable giving, it is really important keep in mind that for most individuals, the decision to give is driven by deeply...
by Acacia St. John | Sep 4, 2025
“Philanthropy” may sound like something reserved for wealthy, “mature” adults, but that’s not at all the case. At the Wayne County Foundation, we work with individuals of every generation, from young adults to retirees and everyone in between. Young adults are...