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May 12, 2023

Over the last few months, many advisors have noticed an uptick in client inquiries about leaving their IRAs and other retirement plans to charity. It likely has a lot to do with the buzz about Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), which allow those who’ve reached the age of 70 ½ to direct up to $100,000 annually […]

April 17, 2023

If you get cross-eyed when you start reading about Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), you are not alone! Given the December 2022 passage of SECURE 2.0 legislation, changes to RMD rules are especially important to understand if you are involved in charitable giving and have reached the age of 70 1/2.  What is an […]

April 3, 2023

In the aftermath of the tornadoes that ripped through Central Arkansas on March 31, the Foundation has taken steps to help support local residents through nonprofit organizations in the wake of this devastating storm. Here is how you can help.  For longer term recovery efforts, Arkansas Community Foundation has established three funds. Click on the […]

April 3, 2023

Tornadoes passed through Central Arkansas and Cross County on March 31, 2023 causing mass devastation and injuries. Pulaski and Cross counties have both been declared disaster areas by state and federal governments. Many are asking how they can help. Below are links to several local nonprofits that will help the people in need most in […]

March 13, 2023

The Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation is one of the longest serving affiliates of Arkansas Community Foundation. And one of the most active. The affiliate’s 15-person board recently completed a rigorous strategic planning process and has begun putting their strategy into action. “We want to broaden the awareness of the Foundation — not just for […]

March 13, 2023

Financial advisor Robert Zunick of Hot Springs works directly with Arkansas Community Foundation to serve his clients’ charitable giving goals. “The Community Foundation is just the best vehicle for my client’s charitable giving — especially for long-term impact. Establishing an endowment is the most efficient way to give in perpetuity,” Robert said. “Early in my […]

March 13, 2023

Deborah Knox has a long history of community leadership and service to Mountain Home. As a founding member of the Twin Lakes Area affiliate twenty years ago, she has supported dozens of local causes by being a do-er, donor and door-opener. “Growing up, I always had a sense that I wanted to make the world […]

March 13, 2023

Philanthropy Club is a group of individuals who gather each month to learn about the needs in the community and how various local nonprofits are uniquely equipped to address those needs. Unlike a “giving circle” which pools financial resources and makes contributions together, members of Philanthropy Club individually decide if and how they might support […]

March 13, 2023

Since Danyelle Musselman moved to Arkansas, she’s found herself in a new position. Not only as the first lady of Arkansas Razorback basketball but now in a position to give. “I had a new problem all of a sudden, in that for the first time I really needed to get my charitable giving organized,” the […]

March 6, 2023

The recent one-year anniversary of the start of the Ukraine conflict and the earthquake that has devastated Turkey and Syria are causing many to explore ways they can help. In an era of abundant giving methods and unfortunately potential fraud, the Community Foundation is a source of reliability and expediency to help your clients act […]