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Giving later and now: Make an impact even before your legacy gift

Mar 6, 2025 | blog, donor knowledge hub

According to the 2023 Giving USA Report released in June 2024, charitable bequests, totalling nearly $43 billion, are up 4.8% over the previous year, keeping pace with inflation. This extraordinary generosity signals the possibility of tremendous impact in our...

“Thanks, but …”: The hidden cost of small gifts to your favorite charities

Mar 5, 2025 | blog, donor knowledge hub

Your favorite charities are grateful for your support over the years. Whether you make your gifts outright or support charities using a donor-advised or other type of fund at IECF, every gift makes a difference in the quality of life in our community. You may even...

Just the facts: Five tax time reminders for charitable giving

Mar 5, 2025 | blog, donor knowledge hub

Tax time is a great reason to review the basics! At IECF, our goal is to help make the tax aspects of your charitable giving as easy and effective as possible. If you’ve already established a donor-advised or other type of fund at IECF, or if you’re considering...