Grantee Spotlight: Grant gives Jewish Family Service of the Desert needed boost
Few organizations were immune to the effects of the global pandemic several years ago. Jewish Family Service of the Desert in Palm Desert was also hit hard, as all of its in-person counseling services vanished. “We had to figure out how to provide telecare services,”...
Easier than you might think: Moving a donor-advised fund to IECF
As you advise clients on charitable giving, you’re likely aware of the growing popularity of the donor-advised fund as a flexible, tax-efficient tool for philanthropy. Many families appreciate how donor-advised funds can streamline giving, foster family engagement,...
Donating business interests: Why a fund at IECF is the ideal recipient
If your client base includes business owners, you probably weren’t surprised by this observation in a recent Wall Street Journal article about the “stealthy wealthy”: “Behind a paycheck, the largest source of income for the 1% highest earners in the U.S. isn’t being a...
More questions than answers: Pending tax legislation
There’s little doubt that you’ve seen extensive news coverage of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1) that passed the House of Representatives by a 215-214 vote on May 22, 2025, and now moves to the Senate, where significant changes are expected...
