Though tax incentives are rarely the only reason donors make gifts (see this article), bunching is a strategy which allows donors to continue giving to charities they love and capture tax savings in light of the new federal standard deduction. If you would like to know more about how bunching can benefit your clients, see the …
By Mary Quilici Aumack Executive Director Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County I have been making vinegar for more than 20 years. In our pantry sits a big crock full of red wine vinegar and its “mother.” The mother is the starter, like yeast in bread dough. The mother lives and grows, and converts …
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by Carolina Scipioni Endowment and Planned Giving Program ManagerThe Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County Through the years, our local Church has been blessed with the generosity of many parishioners who left a legacy of support by including a gift to the Church in their estate plans. Unfortunately, many times we were unaware of …
By Mary Quilici Aumack Executive Director Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County It was such fun to participate in the large and loving party held by the community of Saint Justin in honor of George Santich. The event and those attending recognized George’s 50 years of service as a teacher, coach, mentor, role model …
By Marie Galetto What role do advisors play in the larger story of wealth and poverty in the Silicon Valley? Do they have one? And how much influence do advisors truly have on their clients’ philanthropic vision? On April 25, 2018, Bryan Polster addressed these topics and more during the Catholic Community Foundation of Santa …
by Mary Quilici Aumack Executive Director Donor Advised Funds were all over the news in 2017. They make up the fastest growing giving vehicle in the country. Through these funds, families can direct their charitable giving through one institution, advising grants to effective nonprofits. A Donor Advised Fund set up with the Catholic Community Foundation …
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by Mary Aumack Executive Director Before 2018, for many taxpayers there was no benefit in making a direct contribution to charity from a retirement account (Qualified Charitable Distribution). Previously, you could take an amount, say $10,000, report it as taxable income, then donate it to charity, and the net effect was the same as if the contribution …
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by Carolina Scipioni Endowment & Planned Giving Manager Every time I visit a parish in our diocese, I’m able to appreciate the unique culture and beauty that has been built up by many generations. The active members of each community have contributed something during their lifetime to build the kingdom of God, and some even …
by Marie Galetto Marketing & Grants Program Manager I never realized how bad I am at making decisions until I decided to get married. Luckily, that first question was the easiest one to answer, “Yes!” There seems to be an endless number of things on which I need to have an opinion. Tulle or chiffon? Where …
Mary Quilici Aumack, Executive Director I don’t know the last time I took off my wedding band, but I know it’s more than 20 years. In that time the band was NEVER off my finger. Most of the time my engagement ring is also on. My friend Devonne teases me because I get “stuff” in …