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Navigating tax changes: Planning for the sunset of estate tax laws

As we approach 2025, the sunsetting of current estate tax laws looms large, bringing with it significant implications for high net-worth individuals and families. Without legislative intervention, the federal estate […]

Jul 24th, 2024   Philanthropy

How to encourage giving when clients have an emotional attachment to their highly-appreciated stock

As you are well aware, donating highly-appreciated stock to a fund at the Omaha Community Foundation typically offers significant tax advantages for your clients when compared to donating cash. Communicating […]

Jul 23rd, 2024   Philanthropy

Heart Ministry Center used ARPA funds to expand transformative Fresh Start program

Mr. L’s journey through the Fresh Start program at the Heart Ministry Center is a testament to the transformative power of dedication, support, and community. When Mr. L first arrived, […]

Jul 23rd, 2024   COVID-19, In the Community, News, Nonprofits, Philanthropy

Now accepting applications for Fund for Omaha grants

Applications for the Fund for Omaha 2024 grant cycle are open. Applications are accepted annually July 1 – August 1. Awards will be announced via email by October 31. The […]

Jul 1st, 2024   Equity, Grants, Nonprofits

Omaha Community Foundation welcomes four new board members

We are excited to welcome four new members to the Omaha Community Foundation Board of Directors. They serve their community in both business and philanthropy, embodying our mission to create […]

Jun 21st, 2024   Advisors, Donors, In the Community, News

Corporate Philanthropy: A Guide for Company Leaders

As a financial professional, you know that charitable giving can be an important part of an individual’s or family’s financial and estate plans. But it is also important to remember […]

Jun 21st, 2024   Advisors, Philanthropy

Advising the charitable millionaire next door

At the end of 2024’s first quarter, an estimated 485,000 Americans could count themselves among the so-called “401(k) millionaires,” meaning the balance in their employer-sponsored retirement plans has reached the […]

Jun 21st, 2024   Philanthropy

Kaplan makes an impact locally and worldwide with support from Omaha Community Foundation

Gary and Sally Kaplan shared partnership of quiet philanthropy—both were presidents of Temple Israel for a time, and Gary worked in the financial field while Sally dedicated herself to social […]

Jun 14th, 2024   Advisors, Donors, In the Community, News, Our Culture, Philanthropy

Futuro Latino Fund awards $175K to 12 Omaha nonprofits in 2024 grant cycle

The Futuro Latino Fund committee awarded $175,000 to 12 organizations serving the Latino community. The Omaha Community Foundation received 21 applications with grant requests totaling $385,190. The Futuro Latino Fund […]

Jun 12th, 2024   Grants, News, Nonprofits

Refugee Community Grant Fund awards $165K to 16 Omaha nonprofits in 2024 grant cycle

The Refugee Community Grant Fund advisory committee awarded $165,000 to 16 refugee-led or refugee-serving organizations. The Omaha Community Foundation received 50 applications with grant requests totaling $817,622. The Refugee Community […]

Jun 12th, 2024   Grants, News, Nonprofits

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