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Opening a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at a community foundation before the end of the year offers unique financial and philanthropic advantages. As the end of the calendar year approaches, […]
Nov 19th, 2024 Advisors, Philanthropy
Know which type of asset donation will do the most good in the community and provide you with the biggest tax benefit. There is still time to plan for your […]
As we approach the end of 2024, the Omaha Community Foundation is here to assist with your year-end giving. The timing of your year-end charitable gifts affects your eligibility for […]
Oct 30th, 2024 Advisors, Donors, News, Philanthropy
When tornadoes struck the Nebraska communities of Bennington, Blair, Waterloo, and Elkhorn on Arbor Day, the devastation was immense. In response, the Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) quickly launched the Nebraska […]
Oct 23rd, 2024 Advisors, Donors, In the Community, News
The Omaha community prioritizes philanthropy. Omaha is ranked in the top 3% of per capita giving in the United States, which means that financial, legal, and tax advisors in our […]
Oct 7th, 2024 Advisors
Hurricane Helene, which made landfall near Perry, Florida, September 26, has left a trail of devastation across multiple states. The storm, one of the largest ever observed in the Gulf […]
Oct 4th, 2024 Advisors, News, Philanthropy
If you own stock that has increased in value since you purchased it, gifting it to a Donor Advised Fund or Charitable Checkbook® offers benefits that cash donations simply can’t […]
Oct 1st, 2024 Advisors, Donors, Philanthropy
For private business owners, giving stock can be a powerful strategy to achieve both charitable and business succession goals. Katie Vogel, Director of Donor Services at the Omaha Community Foundation, […]
Sep 11th, 2024 Advisors
Donating crops is a timeless tradition that transcends generations – from giving what you could to neighbors, to growing Victory Gardens, to a modern approach of donating directly through your […]
We are thrilled to announce that we launched a new online fundholder portal, designed to enhance users’ experiences with the Omaha Community Foundation. With the easier-to-use and mobile-friendly platform, fundholders […]
Jul 29th, 2024 Advisors, Donors, News, Philanthropy
You can help us strengthen our community, and we can help you make your giving more effective. Be a part of the good we’re growing by contributing to one of our funds or opening your own philanthropic fund.