Apr 14, 2025 | blog, donor knowledge hub
If you’ve ever considered wrapping charitable giving into a child’s birthday party, you are not alone! Lots of parents are encouraging their kids to have guests bring gifts to charity instead of presents, whether it’s collecting books for a children’s...
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...
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...
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...
