Your clients (and you!) may still be recovering from a hectic end to 2024, but don’t let that stop you from helping families get a jump on their charitable planning for 2025.
As compelling as year-end giving may be, perhaps …
Sifting through it: What’s on the legislative menu that could impact charitable giving?
We all know that the new year and a new administration brings lots of potential change. So what is going on that you need to know about to serve your charitable clients?
At the top of the list of issues …
Act 6 Receives Howard Koepka Award
We were thrilled to award Act 6 Ministry of Stonebridge Church with this year’s Howard Koepka Collaborative Spirit Award! Established in 2022 by the Board of Cobb Community Foundation to honor the legacy of Howard Koepka, whose dedication to collaboration …
Philanthropists of the Year: Mark and Rhonda Jacobson
We were thrilled to award Mark and Rhonda Jacobson of Cumberland Diamond Exchange with this year’s (2024) James L. Rhoden, Jr. Visionary Philanthropist Award! Established in 2003 to commemorate CCF’s 10th anniversary and honor founder James L. Rhoden, Jr., this …
If this, then that: Your charitable planning cheat sheet
At Cobb Community Foundation, we’ve recently been asked by attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors for “cheat sheet” resources to make it easy to determine which type of charitable planning tool is best for a particular client. We love that idea! …
QCDs: $105,000, $108,000, and more things to smile about
As you and other attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors put the finishing touches on implementing clients’ year-end charitable giving plans, you may have a moment when it hits you: “Wait, how exactly does a Qualified Charitable Distribution work?”
That’s a …
Estate Tax Planning: What’s Your next move?
As attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, you’re very aware of potentially significant upcoming changes to the tax laws that could impact your high net-worth clients. Whether or not a post-election Congress takes action to prevent the estate tax exemption sunset …
Give the Gift of Warmth: How You Can Help Children This Winter
Each year, Operation Warmth seeks to provide new winter coats to students in need in Cobb County and Marietta City Schools. Your donations to the Barbara Hickey Children’s Fund make this effort possible. This year the need is great – …
Howard Koepka Spirit of Collaboration Award Nominees
We are thrilled to announce this year’s nominees for the Howard Koepka Collaborative Spirit Award! These remarkable organizations exemplify the values of partnership, innovation, and a shared commitment to strengthening our community. The award, established by the Board of Cobb …
Match Magic: Cobb’s Giveathon is Gaining Ground
Cobb Community Foundation’s Match Magic is well underway! This exciting initiative empowers 25 Cobb County nonprofits to unlock their share of a $100K+ match pool, driving more funding toward vital programs in our community. We’re thrilled to announce that, in …
