Since 1987, Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK) has been a wellknown presence in New Haven, offering daily hot meals and a food pantry to those in need. Addressing evolving societal needs, the organization has expanded its focus beyond food assistance, opening a daytime Drop-in & Resource C…
“As a result of the Foundation's generosity, I was inspired to give back to the community, ensuring that others also have the chance to grow and contribute. I had an incredible and fulfilling experience volunteering at Cafe J this summer, at the JCC. The time I have spent at Cafe J has bee…
DONATING LONG-TERM APPRECIATED SECURITIES CAN PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TAX BENEFITS
• When you donate long-term appreciated securities, you can claim a charitable income tax deduction for the fair market value of the securities on the date of transfer, no matter what you originally paid.
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Retirement plans can present tax-smart charitable giving opportunities both (1) during a donor’s lifetime, as well as (2) in the donor’s estate plans.
1. Charitable Giving Opportunity with an IRA During a Donor’s Lifetime— Available for Those 70½ and Older
The Charitable IRA Rol…
regardless of religious or secular affiliation, is that what happens is not always in our control. It is what we do with the suffering, how we learn from it, what we choose in the moment, and if we are able to see that moment as good, that counts … and to quote myself, gets us to the “sp…
