Feb 5, 2020 | All News
Today, the concept of “it takes a village” has given way to urban sprawl, disconnected families and broken lives. Wellspring Lutheran Services purposefully takes a whole-person approach to their organization and delivery of services. They are convinced that they must...
Feb 5, 2020 | All News
The Otsego Community Foundation is excited to launch What Matters?, a new program designed to raise awareness around topics connected to local philanthropy. What Matters? will take place from 12 pm – 1 pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month (from February through...
Feb 5, 2020 | All News
The OCF is excited to announce the establishment of the first new fund of 2020, the Bill Marsh Fund. “We want to optimize the impact of our investments in the community, and partnering with the OCF is a great way to accomplish this goal,” stated Bill...
Feb 5, 2020 | All News
The Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) is accepting scholarship applications for graduating seniors as well as current college students starting on February 4, 2020. A total of 15 scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $500-$1,500. General scholarships, as well as...
Feb 5, 2020 | All News
On January 23 at the annual Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce (GACC) Awards Celebration, OCF’s Karin Beyer was recognized with the Patti Dobrzelewski Volunteer of the Year Award. The award recognizes a community leader who donates his or her time to Chamber...
Feb 3, 2020 | All News
If volatile market conditions persist, gifts of hard-to-value assets may become popular substitutes for appreciated stock gifts. That’s why we’re keeping a close eye on the IRS’s scrutiny of Form 8283, “Noncash Charitable Contributions,” especially now that the final...