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November 15, 2018

The Community Foundation is in the business of smart giving to improve communities, and YOU are a conduit for making that happen.  Attorneys, accountants, financial planners and other professional advisors partner with the Community Foundation to help clients reach their charitable goals. Working with us helps you expand your capabilities to meet client needs, while […]

July 25, 2018

The IRA Charitable Rollover is a permanent incentive allowing donors who are 70 ½ or older to direct part or all of their required minimum distribution to a qualified charitable organization. Arkansas Community Foundation can be your partner in giving through an IRA Charitable Rollover. Many of our funds and endowments meet the requirements for […]

March 2, 2018

Jennifer Pierce, a member at Mitchell Williams law firm in Little Rock, is a third degree black belt in taekwondo and has hiked trails from Newport to Nepal. Knowing her options is one key to her success. So when her clients come to her with questions about starting a family foundation, she often offers another […]

December 21, 2017

The new tax legislation will impact most taxpayers and also presents a unique opportunity for 2017 year-end giving, particularly using donor-advised funds. Here are few tax implications you might consider as the year comes to a close: The tax reform increases the standard deduction so that fewer individuals will itemize deductions in 2018. If you […]

September 22, 2016

The IRA Charitable Rollover is now a permanent incentive allowing donors who are 70 ½ or older to direct part or all of their required minimum distribution to a qualified charitable organization. Arkansas Community Foundation can be your partner in giving through an IRA Charitable Rollover. Many of our funds and endowments meet the requirements […]

February 2, 2016

Client Conversations, FASB Not-For-Profit ASU Project and Family Philanthropy Client Conversations As a new year has begun, so too will a new round of client conversations. Whether you’re meeting with a new client or you’re reviewing a multi-year plan, these conversations allow you the opportunity to get to know and have a broader understanding of […]