What Does the CARES Act Mean for Philanthropy?

What Does the CARES Act Mean for Philanthropy?

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), signed into law by President Trump on March 27th, is the largest stimulus package in history. The Act unlocks $2 trillion in funds for American individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19. Here’s...
Charitable Lead Trusts: A Timely Revival

Charitable Lead Trusts: A Timely Revival

Among the many factors swirling together in the pandemic marketplace are (1) historically low interest rates and (2) historically high needs for increasing charitable giving to support organizations dealing with the health crisis. This makes the charitable lead trust...
Covid-19: A New Tipping Point for Disaster Philanthropy?

Covid-19: A New Tipping Point for Disaster Philanthropy?

The community foundation provides context and education for your philanthropic clients at all levels of giving and across the full range of charitable interests. The global Covid-19 pandemic in many ways has likely united your clients and other donors in a collective...
For Inspiration and Reference

For Inspiration and Reference

Here are three resources that might come in handy: We sure appreciate the Council on Foundation’s Comprehensive Coronavirus Legislation Guide for the Charitable Sector. 2. We like Upworthy for good news. 3. And finally, we’re keeping an eye on the new afloat app for a...
T.A.C.K.L.E. Fund Update…Exciting News

T.A.C.K.L.E. Fund Update…Exciting News

  Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, T.A.C.K.L.E. (Together Against Cancer Kept Local Everyday) understands all too well that cancer takes no breaks and Otsego County residents dealing with this horrible disease face more even more obstacles and challenges than ever...
COVID-19 Response Fund Impact Update

COVID-19 Response Fund Impact Update

During this time of uncertainty and isolation with the coronavirus (COVID-19),  the Otsego Community Foundation is deeply concerned about how this will impact the most vulnerable in our community. Our community has always been committed to coming together in...