October 4, 2024
n a world where homelessness and extreme poverty cast long shadows over countless lives, organizations like Arkansas’ Our House stand out as beacons of hope, striving to create lasting, positive change for those in need. Executive Director Ben Goodwin paints a vivid picture of their ambitious vision — one where individuals can leave behind the […]
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October 4, 2024
By providing accessible, supportive, and impactful programs and services, Immerse Arkansas helps young people who typically have a difficult time accessing mental health resources overcome the challenges they face as they transition into adulthood. Eric Gilmore is the executive director of Immerse Arkansas. During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, he shared with Arkansas Community […]
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October 4, 2024
On August 24, 2024, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents, highlighting the urgent need to better support parents, caregivers, and families to help our communities thrive. • 33% of parents report high levels of stress in the past month compared to 20% of […]
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October 4, 2024
As you’re looking ahead to year-end giving, you’re likely thinking about transferring cash or appreciated stock to your donor advised fund to maximize tax benefits and support the charities you love. A donor advised fund can be a fabulous component of your overall charitable giving portfolio. Consider thinking beyond donor advised funds, though, especially at […]
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October 4, 2024
If you’ve been working with the Community Foundation for a while, you know that it’s easy to contribute to your fund. And by now, you likely know not to automatically reach for your checkbook! The team at the Community Foundation is happy to work with you and your tax advisors to review the options for […]
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October 4, 2024
It probably would not surprise you to learn that over 42% of Americans own an IRA. In many cases, IRAs–especially for people who have rolled over one or more employer retirement plans–represent a significant portion of a household’s net worth. When it comes to charitable planning, IRAs should never be ignored. In fact, your IRA […]
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September 4, 2024
Our team keeps a finger on the pulse of current events and legal developments that could impact the way you work with your charitable clients. Below are three notable items that you’ll likely want to keep in mind this fall. Election year implications Naturally, as a financial, legal, or tax advisor, you’re very interested in […]
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September 4, 2024
“Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.” –William James Procrastination is a drain in ways that go far deeper than the incomplete task itself. We know this intellectually, but it can be so hard to break the procrastination habit. It seems that the more daunting the task, the harder […]
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August 5, 2024
The team at the Community Foundation is committed to sharing tips and insights that can help you get more satisfaction from your charitable giving and in turn make an even bigger difference in the causes you care about. Here are three recommendations: Let your values guide you. Whether a gift to charity is $25, $2500, […]
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August 5, 2024
If you’ve already established a donor advised fund at the Community Foundation, you can understand why it’s become such a popular tool to organize your family’s giving and serve as a springboard for so many other ways to make a difference in our region. Recently, we’ve talked several donors who work with the Community Foundation […]
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