When you think about charitable giving, you probably think of giving cash, making an online donation, or writing a check and dropping it in the mail. Monetary donations are straightforward and the simplest way to give, but it doesn’t always provide the greatest benefits for donors or impact for charities. Complex assets can be a tax-efficient way to support your favorite charities in a big way.

The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) has started a new social engagement program, Give 5, and they are looking for people from our area to sign up. Take 5 is targeted toward active retirees (those 60 years old and older) looking to make an impact on their communities. Participants commit to five day-long classes on a variety of engaging topics, from civic engagement to inclusion in community service.

Convenience and flexibility are just a few reasons people like using a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) for their philanthropy. But you can also use a DAF to plan your legacy. You can also create a deferred fund for your future charitable giving.

We are excited to announce our Youth Advisory Council's 2023 fundraiser will be Strike in the Night – a Fool's Delight! Bring the whole family out for this family-friendly cosmic bowling event. We have rented out the whole facility, 32 lanes, just for our guests. With an arcade and game room, it’s sure to be a crazy good time for everyone.

The THCF Competitive Grants program is gearing up, with the application deadline in March. Read more about THCF’s Community Grants and the Jelley Family Foundation Endowment for Children's Education grants programs.

There are several ways to plan for your retirement. A CRT may be a good option if you would like to earn income in retirement AND support education or other causes beyond your lifetime. It's so easy even a caveman can do it!

THCF is a valuable resource for professional advisors and their clients. With the THCF Financial Advisor Program, we make it easy for professional advisors to meet their client’s charitable goals in a tax-wise way.

At the 2022 Toast to Our Towns Gala, we had the opportunity to meet Grant Watkins Davis, a former THCF scholarship recipient. He was awarded 13 THCF scholarships in total over his 5-year college education.

Learn how easy it is to establish a Donor Advised fund to support your charitable giving. It's a flexible, cost-effective, and tax-wise choice.

On February 9, THCF will host our annual Competitive Grants Application Workshop. Please forward this email to any nonprofit friend or colleague who might be interested in applying for a THCF grant in March.