by Haley Hokey | Dec 2, 2025
At the Wayne County Foundation, we are honored to work with individuals, families, and businesses who care deeply about sustaining a strong and vibrant community. As the year winds down, now is the perfect time to reflect on your charitable goals and ensure that your...
by Haley Hokey | Nov 21, 2025
If your client base includes business owners, you’re likely familiar with the advantages of giving closely-held business interests to charity. Beyond that, however, the details may get fuzzy. That’s completely understandable, as most advisors encounter only a few of...
by Haley Hokey | Nov 21, 2025
As the economic and legislative environment continues to evolve, advisors are sharpening every tool available to help clients meet both their financial and charitable goals. Provisions enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) have renewed focus on...
by Haley Hokey | Nov 21, 2025
As attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, you’ve likely noticed increased coverage of donor-advised funds in financial publications. This comes as no surprise, given that these popular vehicles can help your clients achieve both their financial and philanthropic...
by Haley Hokey | Nov 6, 2025
Many people establish a donor-advised fund at the Wayne County Foundation to simplify their giving, stay organized, and even engage the next generation in philanthropy. And, for some families, 2025 is the year when the donor-advised fund takes on an even bigger role...
by Haley Hokey | Nov 6, 2025
As year-end approaches, your thoughts might naturally turn to charitable giving, both as a way to support favorite causes and to make the most of available tax benefits. Recent changes in the tax laws have caused many people to reflect on their own understanding of...