Highland Rivers Foundation’s Mothers Making a Change (MMAC) program helps mothers battling substance use disorders reclaim their lives, reunite with their children, and break generational cycles of addiction. Now, as their current housing is being phased out, they’re launching a …
The MDJ Community Fund Story: Evolving to Give More
The Marietta Daily Journal (MDJ) Community Fund was born out of a deep commitment to Cobb County. In this conversation, siblings Otis Brumby III and Lee Brumby Garrett share how their father’s legacy of giving inspired them to evolve the …
Easier than you might think: Moving a donor-advised fund to Cobb Community Foundation
As you advise clients on charitable giving, you’re likely aware of the growing popularity of the donor-advised fund as a flexible, tax-efficient tool for charitable giving. Many families appreciate how donor-advised funds can streamline giving, foster family engagement, and serve …
Donating business interests: Why a fund at Cobb Community Foundation is the ideal recipient
If your client base includes business owners, you probably weren’t surprised by this observation in a recent Wall Street Journal article about the “stealthy wealthy”: “Behind a paycheck, the largest source of income for the 1% highest earners in the …
More questions than answers: Pending tax legislation
There’s little doubt that you’ve seen extensive news coverage of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1) that passed the House of Representatives by a 215-214 vote on May 22, 2025, and now moves to the Senate, where significant changes …
Support Marietta Students with the Be Somebody Savings Program
Research shows that students with even small savings accounts are 4X more likely to graduate from high school.
That’s why Marietta City Schools is establishing the Be Somebody Savings Program with the Cobb Community Foundation. It is our hope that …
Philanthropy: It’s a marathon, not a sprint
As 2025 continues to deliver twists and turns, it’s important to keep talking about philanthropy. Charitable giving is a vital strategy for your clients, even in times of economic uncertainty. Here are three trends to watch as you guide your …
A happier alternative? Moving from a private foundation to a donor advised fund
The number of private foundations in the United States is nearing 150,000 with combined assets topping $1 trillion, so it’s no wonder that a lot of people immediately think about establishing a private foundation when they begin to explore structuring …
Charitable remainder trusts: What, where, who, why, when, and how?
If you’ve represented charitable families over the years, you’ve certainly heard the term “charitable remainder trust,” sometimes called a “CRT.” You might have even helped clients set them up.
For most attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, CRTs don’t come along …
Honoring a Teacher’s Legacy Through a Scholarship That Changes Lives
When beloved Harrison High School math teacher Kim Escoe Watson passed away in 2024, her colleagues found a powerful way to honor her legacy: a scholarship in her name. Today, the Heart of a Hoya Scholarship, created through Cobb Community …
