Grant Makers Information Session via Zoom

Grant Makers Information Session via Zoom

There will be a Grant Makers information session at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, January 6th, via Zoom. This informational session is for nonprofits, educators and government agencies considering submitting an application to the 2021 Community Grant Program through the...
Extreevaganza Raises Record Funds

Extreevaganza Raises Record Funds

We are so thankful for each and every one of you who helped make this year’s Extreevaganza a record-breaking event, raising over $82,000. We would have loved to have been with you all in person but we hope this alternative was truly a celebration of all that we...
Charitable Giving Under the CARES Act

Charitable Giving Under the CARES Act

As we wrap up 2020 let’s talk about a few charitable giving opportunities created by the CARES Act that may help you do more for the cause you love most. Keep these three tools in mind as you map out year-end tax planning:  Even for taxpayers who take the...
Reinvesting in Our Community

Reinvesting in Our Community

To assist in this challenging time, Consumers Energy and Otsego Community Foundation feel that reinvesting into the community is vital, as well as supporting small businesses and their employees. We provided a dollar-for-dollar match for DMA Bucks purchased through...
Donor Advised Funds Come Together to Fund Makerspace

Donor Advised Funds Come Together to Fund Makerspace

The Otsego County Library submitted a grant application last year to help bring technology to the Makerspace room in the upstairs of the library. A Makerspace is a place where people can learn and create, encouraging them to think outside the box. The grant...
Monthly Gifts a Win-Win

Monthly Gifts a Win-Win

When it comes to charitable giving, you not only have many choices on where to give, but also how to give. Historically, if you look at nonprofit giving options, the menu included things like check, credit card, securities, IRA distribution, etc. While those are all...