Moonshot Awards 2020
Moonshots are bold attempts at a better future. The 2020 Moonshot nominees are trying audacious things to move our region forward, whether those efforts are ultimately successful or not.
A special message to advisors
Meeting the ever-changing needs of our community has always been an integral part of our mission as a community foundation.
What’s in the CARES Act for philanthropy?
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) unlocks $2 trillion in funds for American individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19. Here’s what the Act includes to help stimulate charitable giving…
2020 Guidestar Platinum Seal
YouthBridge just earned a 2019 Platinum Seal by adding information to our Nonprofit Profile on GuideStar.
YouthBridge Community Foundation Establishes Recovery Fund in Response to COVID-19
An advocate, counselor, cheerleader, partner. YouthBridge Community Foundation has stood beside, behind and out in front of nonprofits for 15 years to “protect these vital community assets,” says Michael Howard, YouthBridge CEO.
Four tips for advisors (to address COVID-19)
There is certainly (and understandably) no shortage of news about COVID-19. We’ve compiled a few of our top tips to help streamline your information-gathering efforts as you assist your clients with charitable priorities…
March 2020
COVID-19 Response • Helping charities now • Youth In Need Champions Funding for Children’s Mental Health Services
• Living Earth Day 365 Days a Year • Annual Report 2019
Helping charities now
CEO Michael Howard explains the challenges keeping up their noble work despite the COVID-19 challenges.
Living Earth Day 365 Days a Year
That’s the impetus of earthday365 – to help people make sustainability an everyday commitment through education, engagement and empowerment
Youth In Need Champions Funding for Children’s Mental Health Services
If approved, this measure would bring essential mental health services to an estimated 120,000 children and youth in the county.
Corporate philanthropists get relief from SALT cap on charitable donations
Businesses frequently make cash donations to charitable organizations. But what happens to the deductibility of those donations under the state and local tax limitations imposed by the 2017 tax law?
Watch out for compliance pitfalls as clients favor gifts of hard-to-value assets
If volatile market conditions persist, gifts of hard-to-value assets may become popular substitutes for appreciated stock gifts.
February 2020
Stitching Stories, Empowering Youth • New Recipient of Think Big for Kids grant • H.U.G.S. & K.I.S.S.E.S. Awards • Big Hearts Under the Big Top • So long, stretch IRA • Charitable planning is a must prior to sale of a business • 14th Annual Family Business Speaker Series
TBFK grant recipient – Health Equity Works
YouthBridge awarded a $35,000 Think Big for Kids grant to Health Equity Works in support of the Missouri Child Development Account Coalition.
Leadership Transition at YouthBridge
To Everything There is a Season…
Artist Collective Stitching Stories, Empowering Youth
“If our youth have the option, they will choose peace,” says Susan Colangelo, President, CEO and founder of Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artist Collective.
Charitable planning is a must prior to sale of a business
Before your business-owner client starts putting out feelers to potential acquirers, be sure to counsel your client about the benefits of contributing an ownership interest to a charitable organization, especially to a flexible donor-advised fund at the community foundation.
So long, stretch IRA
Among the changes enacted by the SECURE Act, which became law on December 20, 2019, is a provision eliminating the so-called stretch IRA.
Special opportunity for a higher charitable deduction
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to inform your clients about a special provision in the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act.
January 2020
Impact Investments • Ready Readers • Family Foundation or Donor Advised-Fund? • Think Big for Kids • Creative Solutions • Tax Savvy • Philanthropy in the News