Business succession planning: Four questions and one word of caution

Business succession planning: Four questions and one word of caution

At the community foundation, we work with a wide range of individuals, families, and businesses for whom charitable giving is a priority. A natural extension of that work is to explore ways a business owner’s succession plan can incorporate gifts to favorite charities...
Scholarships Create a Legacy

Scholarships Create a Legacy

Every year, thousands of graduating East Texas students dream about what comes next. For some, that dream is earning a college degree. For others, it’s pursuing technical training, certification programs, or specialized careers that will allow them to support...
Vacation-Inspired Charitable Planning

Vacation-Inspired Charitable Planning

High school and college graduations traditionally mark the beginning of summer vacation. And if you are not a student, the reliable marker for vacation season is the long Memorial Day weekend. As we pause to reflect on sacrifices that have been made by many to secure...