Jul 10, 2026
Charitable gift planning, also called estate planning or planned giving, allows clients to support their favorite nonprofit(s) during their lifetime and beyond. Planned giving sometimes has a taboo reputation because it evokes images of death, dying or diverting...
Jul 10, 2026
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...
Jun 2, 2026
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...
Jun 2, 2026
At the community foundation, we are honored to work with many individuals, families, and businesses who support the causes that matter most to them and help make our entire community a better place to live. In many cases, trusted professional advisors, including...
Jun 2, 2026
As fundraising season ramps up across East Texas, we want to help our donors navigate IRS rules surrounding charitable contributions connected to fundraising events. Many fundraising opportunities—including gala table sponsorships, golf tournament teams, and similar...
Jun 1, 2026
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...
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