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Many people think of succession planning as something only relevant to businesses or nonprofits. However, it’s equally important when considering the legacy you want to leave through philanthropy, including being intentional about what happens to your donor-advised fund at the community foundation after you’re gone. The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains team can help…

Many people without children wonder how their legacy will take shape. Rather than focusing on biological heirs, they often find freedom to channel their resources, time, and values toward the broader community. Indeed, Americans over age 50 without children are more than four times as likely as parents to have a charitable estate plan. If…

Even in an era when term life insurance policies may appear to dominate, many people still hold whole life, variable life, or universal life insurance policies. In many cases, when the original need for a policy goes away (e.g., children become independent or other assets have increased to fill risk gaps), a policyholder may be…

Many people approach a new year with a genuine desire to be more intentional about their charitable giving. They know they want to make a difference, align their generosity with their values, and perhaps even involve their families, but they are often unsure where to begin. The combination of busy lives, changing tax laws, and…

At the Community Foundation, we are honored to serve as your home for charitable giving. Whether you support a wide range of charitable organizations in our community and across the country, focus your giving on a few favorite local causes, collaborate with the community foundation to invest in our region’s greatest needs, or all of…

The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains is pleased to announce that for the Class of 2026, more than 150 scholarships are available, providing over $200,000 in tuition assistance for college, trade school and post-secondary degree expenses. The Community Foundation administers scholarship funds established by generous local donors. These scholarships are designed to support students…

As Legacy Month wraps up, we are reminded that the most meaningful legacies are not written in stone, they are lived out in the people, places and causes we care about. At the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, we work with individuals and families who want to turn their personal stories into a lasting…

Over the years, our team has talked with a lot of people who are surprised to learn that they can set up such a wide variety of charitable giving vehicles at the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, including legacy gifts as well as lifetime giving vehicles such as donor-advised funds. What’s more, some people…

If you’re 70½ or older, the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is one of the most tax-smart ways to give. You can donate up to $108,000 (2025 limit) tax-free from your IRA directly to a qualified charity, including donating to an existing fund or creating your own designated or Field of Interest fund at the Community…

October is Legacy Month, your moment to reflect, plan and take action on the impact you want to leave behind. Your legacy is not just what you leave, it is the lives you touch and the values you pass on. At the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, we help generous individuals turn their values…