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Closely-held stock is having a moment

Closely-held stock is having a moment

Giving stock is an important strategy for any private business owner to explore. Not only can these gifts help implement a business succession plan that calls for transferring the business to the next generation if that is your client’s goal, but gifts of stock can...

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Donor Story: Roxie Deer

Donor Story: Roxie Deer

Throughout this year, the Wayne County Foundation is highlighting several of our donors through blog posts. Their stories demonstrate how philanthropy creates a positive impact in the community. For our fourth donor story, we talked with Roxie Deer who established the...

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Gifts of real estate: Watch every step

Gifts of real estate: Watch every step

Some of your clients may express an interest in giving real estate to charity. You’re certainly aware that gifts of real estate to a fund at the Wayne County Foundation, just like gifts of other long-term capital assets, can be extremely tax-efficient because your...

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Donor Story: Rick Ahaus

Donor Story: Rick Ahaus

Throughout this year, the Wayne County Foundation is highlighting several of our donors through blog posts. Their stories demonstrate how philanthropy creates a positive impact in the community. For our third donor story, we talked with Rick Ahaus who established two...

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Gifts of Appreciated Stock: Picking Favorites

Gifts of Appreciated Stock: Picking Favorites

You’re well aware that donating highly-appreciated stock to a fund at the Wayne County Foundation offers significant advantages for your clients over making cash gifts. Communicating this benefit, however, can be challenging when clients have emotional attachments to...

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