First Congregational Church Community Meal     Grant Impact

First Congregational Church Community Meal Grant Impact

In 2022, Vicky Rigney registered for the OCF 100+ Women Who Care event for the first time. She nominated the First Congregational Church Community Meal Program as one of the local non-profit organizations eligible for the evening’s proceeds. Vicky’s expectations for...
Secure Act 2.0, New Rules Governing Charitable Gifts

Secure Act 2.0, New Rules Governing Charitable Gifts

On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2022 (SECURE Act 2.0). The law builds upon the initial SECURE Act, passed in 2019, and includes dozens of new provisions aimed at helping...
OCF Welcomes Communications Coordinator

OCF Welcomes Communications Coordinator

We are happy to announce that Kristine Lassen has joined the Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) team as our Communications Coordinator! “Over the past few years, the OCF has experienced significant growth. The workload, with gifts received and grants awarded, has...
OCF Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

OCF Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) is accepting scholarship applications for graduating seniors, fifth-year early college participants, and current college students starting on February 1, 2023. A total of 13 scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $500-$1,500....
Volunteer Spotlight: Barb Brown

Volunteer Spotlight: Barb Brown

This month’s volunteer spotlight features Barb Brown. Barb has been a big part of the transformational growth of the OCF. She started as an active parent when her daughter was a member of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and then she became the advisor. She...