April 1, 2016
Want to predict whether a child is likely to graduate from high school? Take a look at his or her third grade reading levels. Research from the Annie E. Casey Foundation found that 16 percent of children who are not reading at grade level by third grade do not graduate high school on time – […]
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March 23, 2016
What’s one easy way you can make a difference for your favorite charitable causes this spring? Mark your calendar for April 7, ArkansasGives Day! ArkansasGives is the 12-hour online giving event hosted by Arkansas Community Foundation. We’re challenging all Arkansans to make a donation to the charity of their choice on April 7, in recognition […]
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February 16, 2016
Smart giving can bring future generations of your family together around shared values. Arkansas Community Foundation helps families give back by providing tools to help your family give together. When asked what Philanthropy means to their family, the Fullers of Little Rock, Ark., explained to us that while they each have their own ideas about […]
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February 2, 2016
Client Conversations, FASB Not-For-Profit ASU Project and Family Philanthropy Client Conversations As a new year has begun, so too will a new round of client conversations. Whether you’re meeting with a new client or you’re reviewing a multi-year plan, these conversations allow you the opportunity to get to know and have a broader understanding of […]
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January 26, 2016
With the new year, we’re looking ahead to see what 2016 holds and it’s going to be chock-full of great opportunities that will improve communities across Arkansas. To save you some time and help you feel prepared, we’ve laid out some important dates for you to mark on your 2016 calendar: Spring Giving Tree grant […]
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January 13, 2016
Last year more than 350 nonprofits raised a total of $2 million in 12 hours through ArkansasGives, the Community Foundation’s online giving event. Needless to say, we were blown away by the outpouring of love and support for our state’s charities. So, yeah, we’re bringing ArkansasGives back in 2016! Here’s what you need to know […]
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December 29, 2015
Good news! Earlier in December, Congress enacted a law that allows donors in their 70s and older to give individual retirement account (IRA) assets to charity, free from federal tax, annually. Why is this a big deal? Prior to 2006, any distribution from an IRA was taxed, even if the funds were given to charity. […]
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December 18, 2015
Imagine making a charitable donation today that will still be making a difference for your favorite causes 10, 20 or even 50 years from now. How many lives would be touched by that single gift? When you partner with the Community Foundation, that kind of long-term impact is possible through an endowed fund. Technically speaking, […]
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December 15, 2015
We’re excited to announce grants to five organizations working to teach and preserve Arkansas History and make information more accessible to Arkansans. Funding for the grants comes from our Bridge Fund Endowment, created at the Community Foundation in 1993 to serve as a bridge between Arkansas’s past and future by supporting education, libraries and the […]
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December 8, 2015
There’s more to giving than cash! Yes, writing a check or making a credit card donation is a simple way to give to the nonprofit organizations you support, but did you know you’ve got other options? Arkansas Community Foundation can work with you and your attorney, CPA or financial advisor to help you turn your […]
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