This week, your Community Foundation Boulder County team is focusing on four primary tasks: preparing the second slate of grants to be made from our COVID-19 Response Fund Boulder County; learning about how the CARES Act will support nonprofits so we can help local...
For charitable contributions made in 2020, there is now available an unlimited charitable deduction for cash contributions to public charities, for taxpayers who itemize deductions. Contributed by Jane C. Paddison, Attorney-at-Law, Hutchinson Black & Cook, LLC and...
"In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, staying focused on Census outreach activities – even while the form of those activities is changing – provides a sense of purpose." While the Coronavirus pandemic currently dominates both headlines and headspace, we haven’t lost...
Businesses frequently make cash donations to charitable organizations. But what happens to the deductibility of those donations under the state and local tax limitations imposed by the 2017 tax law? This issue continues to be the subject of discussion, but your...
A new decade frequently inspires closely-held business owners to start thinking about an exit strategy. Before your business-owner client starts putting out feelers to potential acquirers, be sure to counsel your client about the benefits of contributing an ownership...
It's critical to stay current on the IRS's interpretation of the statutes and regulations prohibiting charitable organizations from engaging in certain types of political activity. An election year frequently inspires clients' passion for social issues, making...
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, "Non-cash Charitable Contributions," especially now that the final...
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was signed into law with an effective date of January 1, 2020. The retirement legislation includes policy changes that will impact retirement plans and participants in those plans in many ways....
“We recognize that the recovery period for COVID-19 in our community will last much longer than the virus alone. It’s only with the support of philanthropic leaders like Community Foundation Boulder County that we’ll be able to provide the nourishment needed to...
“We are very grateful for funding from the Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund Boulder County. As we’re experiencing a drop in earned revenue through our social enterprises due to closures and stay-at-home orders, this is keeping our essential staff working....
"We’ve come to understand that – in circumstances like these – the time to act is now.” For long-time donors Bob and Leslie Cutler, your Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund Boulder County is an obvious way to make an immediate impact at this time of...
Today, Community Foundation Boulder County announced the release of the first round of 14 grants totaling $120K from our COVID-19 Response Fund Boulder County. These grants are being given to frontline organizations serving county residents who are most at risk of the...
Brad Feld and Amy Batchelor announced last night that they are putting up a $100K match for the COVID-19 Response Fund Boulder County.Brad has been using his blog, Feld Thoughts, to encourage others to make the most out of being home - whether it be working, taking...
If you'd like to join the effort, donate now to our fund, and tell everyone you know to go to 2020census.gov starting March 13, and spend 10 minutes answering 10 questions that will impact our community for 10 years to come. By Chris Barge, Vice President of Strategic...
“For so long, we’ve had an extractive mentality toward our planet. Understanding the complexities involved, we need to be thinking about adapting to a carbon-constrained future … and the best way to do that is locally. To that end, I want my money to be working toward...
Your Community Foundation's Census 2020 Fund will support organizations with grassroots outreach efforts led by cultural brokers – well-connected members of communities identified as hard-to-count populations. Support increased participation by donating today. Your...
Many of us are saddened and concerned about the crises in Australia and Puerto Rico – from raging wildfires to destructive earthquakes. Here's how you can help. Many of us are saddened and concerned about the crises in Australia and Puerto Rico – from raging wildfires...
The 2020 Census Fund of Community Foundation Boulder County will support organizations with grassroots outreach efforts led by cultural brokers – well-connected members of communities identified as hard-to-count populations. The decennial census of population and...
Let’s finish the year strong by making a difference together. Let’s finish the year strong by making a difference together; our staff is here through the end of the year if you need any assistance. Donate today, and thank you for your generosity in...
Today on our last radio show of the year, we explored the work yet to be done to achieve connected, inclusive, and equitable communities across Boulder County; as well as trends in local philanthropy ... and what we can do to reverse our less-than-stellar giving...