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Empowering Omaha’s youth: ARPA grant expands access to life-changing mental health services

The Covid-19 pandemic exposed gaps in access to mental health care for children and young adults across Omaha. Staff at the Methodist Hospital Community Counseling Program, which was already providing […]

May 19th, 2023   COVID-19, Grants, In the Community, Nonprofits

Tax scrutiny: Should clients worry about the IRS’s bigger budget?

The IRS is investing upwards of $47 billion toward enforcement efforts, an amount that towers over the next-largest item on its spending plan, which is just over $12 billion slated […]

May 12th, 2023   Advisors, Knowledge, Philanthropy

Omaha Community Foundation honored for catalyzing positive change in the community

The Omaha Community Foundation is being recognized for the organization’s work in the community. The Foundation received a 2023 Business Excellence Award in Philanthropy from the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. […]

May 5th, 2023   In the Community, News

Retirement plans to charity: Understanding the trifecta of tax benefits

Recently, you may have noticed an uptick in clients asking about leaving their IRAs and other retirement plans to a nonprofit organization. This likely has a lot to do with […]

May 5th, 2023   Advisors, Philanthropy

Advisor Resources: What we’re reading

As you talk with your clients about charitable giving, are you leading with tax benefits? If so, you may want to rethink your approach, according to this recent article, which […]

May 1st, 2023   Advisors, Philanthropy

Meet the 2023 Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® Class

Since 2011, the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) program has helped 147 professional advisors bring philanthropic expertise to clients. We are welcoming 16 new participants to this yearlong program. CAP® features […]

Apr 24th, 2023   Advisors, Philanthropy

Earth Day: These local groups bring people outdoors

Simple beautification or additions to local green spaces can be enough to encourage people to get outdoors more. Several Omaha neighborhood associations took time in 2022 to improve parks and […]

Apr 20th, 2023   Advisors, Grants, Nonprofits

ARPA funding helps Child Saving Institute expand mental health services

As the Covid-19 pandemic increased the need for mental health practitioners and social workers to serve people in Omaha, it became crucial for nonprofits working in this field to maintain […]

Apr 19th, 2023   COVID-19, Grants, News, Nonprofits

Amateur fishing takes off across Southwest Iowa

Now that we’ve reached the month of April, trees are sprouting green buds, weather is warming up, and lakes in Southwest Iowa are thawing out and ready for fishing. Over […]

Apr 18th, 2023   Southwest Iowa, Stories

Endow Iowa Tax Credit waitlist to be discontinued

On July 1, 2023, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) will discontinue wait lists for Endow Iowa Tax Credits. Community foundations will cease accepting applications until the IEDA reopens the […]

Apr 18th, 2023   Southwest Iowa

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