by Acacia St. John | Aug 14, 2026
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 Foundation had the privilege...
by Haley Hokey | Aug 11, 2026
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...
by Haley Hokey | Aug 11, 2026
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...
by Haley Hokey | Aug 11, 2026
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...
by Haley Hokey | Aug 4, 2026
Welcome to the Great Wealth Transfer! This much-cited era, happening right now, is reportedly the time when trillions of dollars will pass from one generation to the next over the coming decades in various forms, ranging from cash and stock to real estate and business...
by Haley Hokey | Aug 4, 2026
Life’s big milestones cover a lot of ground! Some are deeply personal, such as welcoming a grandchild, retiring after a long career, or celebrating a significant birthday. Other milestones are financial: selling a business, receiving an inheritance, exercising stock...
