Many advisors really want to bring up charitable giving in client meetings, especially while updates to tax and estate plans are underway. Indeed, many advisors believe they have a responsibility to raise the issue. But how?
The pandemic and its casualties have brought to light the vulnerabilities of many of our neighbors.
Four Republican Senators, four Senate Democrats, a House Democrat, and a House Republican have introduced legislation to expand the increased charitable deduction cap for non-itemizers to up to one-third of the standard deduction.
Church without Walls Shares a Love without End • New grant program • St. Louis Blues Alumni fund • Go Blue Day • New Donor Portal • Professional Advisor’s Corner
An annual event where advocates meet to fight for legislative action on policies that support and uplift Missouri children and families. This year, we will meet online to show that we can still come #Together4MOKids.
The Blues Alumni Assistance Fund Will Provide Relief For Local Small Businesses Affected By COVID-19
“I read every word of the grant applications we receive, because I respect the work and thought that goes into them. We ask a lot of questions,” says Tyler Ray.
“When you’re responsible for a caseload of clients in the hundreds each year, anything that takes away from direct services is burning up those precious hours,” says Amy Robins, Forensic Services Program Director for The Child Center.
Equity, as in ownership, can build social equity, says Michael Woods, co-founder and Executive Director of Dream Builders 4 Equity. “When you give people ownership of their communities, they realize the power they have to change the systems holding them back,” he says.
Jennifer Hillman knows a simple truth. “When you help others, you help yourself. It’s how I was raised, what my husband and I taught our children and certainly what I’ve experienced through my philanthropic work. The gift is really to me,” she says.
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is recognized each year on January 11th. In recognition of this important day, and throughout the month of January, Blue Campaign hosts several special events and educational activities.
Nonprofits surviving the pandemic will hopefully emerge wiser, stronger and better prepared for the next time. “It’s critical, because you have to be there for your beneficiaries when they need you.”
YEP STL! recently presented their 2021 grant awards, totaling $10,000, to eight Greater St. Louis nonprofit organizations.
We Carry On. We Carry Each Other. We are committed to partnerships that support a better St. Louis for all of our children and families.
A Donor-Advised Fund is a convenient way to support multiple charities with one fund.
Designated funds are invested and grants are made to specific charities of your choice.
A Field of Interest Fund allows you to focus your gifts in an area of need that is important to you, such as children, animal welfare, or the environment.
A private or family foundation may help you be more forward-thinking and strategic in your giving.
The Estate Plan Organizer helps you keep track of important documents, financial accounts, contacts and other information that your lawyer, executor or family will need as part of your estate administration.