On October 11, 2021, our community lost a dear friend and true servant leader, Howard J Koepka. Howard was the recipient of our 2020 James L. Rhoden, Jr. Visionary Philanthropist Award, a recognition of the numerous efforts he led to …
Recognizing CCF Board Member Larry Stevens
Join Cobb Community Foundation in recognizing Board Member and Second Vice Chair Larry Stevens.
Larry retired in 2007 as a Partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an international accounting firm after being there since 1970. Larry currently consults with middle-market companies on …
Recent IRS Actions Illuminating Charitable Tax Planning Pitfalls
It requires a keen eye to spot unintended negative consequences of a well-meaning client’s charitable giving strategies! This fall, we suggest you take note of three cautionary tales:
Clients can no longer “hide” with confidence behind a so-called blocker LLC …
Pending Legislation That Could Impact Charitable Giving Strategies
Even with a government shutdown averted (at least for now), there are still plenty of legislative loose ends that we’ll help you keep an eye on. Changes could directly or indirectly impact your clients’ overall charitable and estate plans.
Here’s …
Trends That Inform What Your Clients Are Thinking Even if They Aren’t Saying It
Hot off the press, the 2021 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy: Charitable Giving by Affluent Households confirms that wealthy families are as committed as ever to the nonprofit sector and community causes. Of the 1,626 households surveyed with annual …
Announcing Additional Grants to Support the COVID-19 Community Response Efforts
Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) is excited to announce that an additional $97,000 in grants have been awarded to nonprofits who are supporting individuals and families experiencing continued hardship due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic. To date, over $411,000 …
Navigating charitable giving in a sea of proposed legislation
The nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation’s report issued recently is creating a buzz among attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors who provide charitable planning advice to their clients.
Here are four considerations as you navigate the weeks ahead and prepare for …
Recognizing CCF Board Member Frank Howard
Join Cobb Community Foundation in recognizing Board Member Frank Howard.
Frank retired from Genuine Parts Company as Senior Vice President and Treasurer in 2016 after having held various positions in his 39 years with the company, including serving as Chairman …
Working to Recover Recovery at The Zone
Asked to put her personal mission into just a few words, Missy Owen says, “My child died. Yours can live.”
On March 4th, 2014, the doorbell rang and the detectives told Missy and Michael Owen that their precious son had …
The Extension – Building Life Saving Solutions
The Extension provides a life-saving solution: the opportunity and the tools needed to rebuild a life of sobriety after recovery from substance use disorder. A first-class, licensed, accredited treatment organization, The Extension supports the addicted and homeless population of Cobb …
