Charitable Giving
Learn about the most effective ways your clients can contribute to charities that align with their personal philanthropic goals while also reducing their taxes.
IRS to Small Charities: Send Us an e-Postcard, or Else
By Michael S. FischerSmall charities that fail to file a basic informational tax form by Oct. 15 risk losing their tax-exempt status under federal law, according to an article in the Oct. 3 Chronicle of Philanthropy.
October 05, 2010
San Francisco Mayor Wants College Accounts for KindergartenersDeposits would be small but the hope is that they will pay huge dividends
October 01, 2010
Jewels in the CrownUnder the blazing summer sun, a long line of BMWs and Mercedes Benzes glide up outside the luxurious DLF Emporio mall in the Indian capital,...
October 01, 2010
Overexposed and UnderestimatedWe know what you're thinking; how could any Janus fund possibly qualify as "overlooked?" Their returns are the stuff of legend, as are the critical...
October 01, 2010
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Donation Supports Johns Hopkins Frontiers of PhilanthropyThe W.K. Kellogg Foundation has joined a broad coalition of foundations, venture philanthropists and public agencies in supporting a philanthropy initiative from the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies, center officials announced Thursday.
September 28, 2010
Gates Pushing Washington State's 'Tax-the-Rich' MeasureWithout a state income tax, Washington is looking to offset severe budget cuts.
September 24, 2010
Northern Trust Survey: Wealthy Black Americans More Charitable Than Non-BlacksAffluent Black Americans are more likely to give to charitable causes and feel responsible for providing financial support to adult family members than affluent non-Blacks, according to a Northern Trust survey released Wednesday.
September 24, 2010
Northern Trust Survey: Wealthy Black Americans More Charitable Than Non-BlacksAffluent Black Americans are more likely to give to charitable causes and feel responsible for providing financial support to adult family members than affluent non-Blacks.