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Key Legislative Updates for Advisors

As the new year and a new administration unfold, potential changes in tax policy may impact your clients’ charitable planning. Here’s a quick refresher on the key issues and how […]

Jan 21st, 2025   Philanthropy

Clients are happier when they are giving back, so why aren’t more financial advisors talking about it?

Financial advisors often share that their happiest clients are those who incorporate charitable giving into their financial and estate plans. Whether this phenomenon is due to philanthropy itself or the […]

Jan 21st, 2025   Advisors, Philanthropy

Tax credits allocated for 2024 – Plan to maximize your charitable giving with Endow Iowa in 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on the impact of the Endow Iowa Tax Credit program, which has leveraged over $300 million in gifts to permanent endowment funds […]

Dec 18th, 2024   Philanthropy

2024 Year-End Giving Deadlines

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 […]

Dec 2nd, 2024   Advisors, Donors, News, Philanthropy

Tax Benefits and Community Impact: Open a Donor Advised Fund Before Year-End

Opening a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at the Omaha Community Foundation before the end of the year offers unique financial and philanthropic advantages. As the end of the calendar year […]

Dec 1st, 2024   Advisors, Grants, News, Philanthropy

Open a Donor Advised Fund Before Year-End for Tax Benefits and Community Impact

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

Where to give to support Hurricane Helene relief and recovery

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

The Smart Way to Give: Donating Appreciated Stock

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

Omaha Community Foundation supports victims, community following devastating tornadoes

In the wake of the tornadoes that struck eastern Nebraska in April, the Omaha Community Foundation quickly mobilized relief efforts and established the Nebraska Tornado Recovery Fund. With the support […]

Oct 1st, 2024   In the Community, News, Philanthropy, Stories

OCF launches new online fundholder portal

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

Join the Giving

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.