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Celebrating Kevin Cure, Our First Partner in Philanthropy
We are proud to present our newest award—Partner in Philanthropy—to Kevin Cure, shareholder at Sanchez, Mitchell, Eastman & Cure, PSC. A trusted advisor, estate planning attorney, and dedicated community leader, Kevin has helped countless families build lasting charitable legacies.

Tina O'Brien
Apr 301 min read


Weighing the options: Private foundation or donor-advised fund?
When advising clients on charitable giving, understanding the real differences between donor-advised funds and private foundations is key. We help debunk common myths and offer practical guidance to help structure giving strategies that align with your clients’ financial and philanthropic goals.

Tina O'Brien
Apr 304 min read


Trust matters: Your clients’ go-to resource for community impact
Trust is at the foundation of your client relationships, and the team at Kitsap Community Foundation feels the same way about our relationship with you, your clients, our region’s nonprofits, and the community we serve. Learn more about why Kitsap Community Foundation is such a trusted source for all things charitable giving.

Lillian Xie
Apr 302 min read


Many happy returns: How to help your kids celebrate charitable giving
Raise generous kids! Discover ways to build charitable giving into birthdays, traditions, and everyday family life.

Tina O'Brien
Apr 292 min read


Crisis giving: Proceed with caution, but do proceed!
When crisis strikes, thoughtful giving matters. KCF can help you ensure your donations go where they’re needed most—and do the most good.

Lillian Xie
Apr 292 min read


Make a plan–and make your favorite charities part of it
Creating a will or estate plan? Don’t forget your favorite charities. Kitsap Community Foundation can help you align your giving with your legacy.

Tina O'Brien
Apr 293 min read


Keep going: Tips to inspire your planned giving efforts
Planned giving isn't just for later—it builds long-term strength for your nonprofit. Here are simple, smart tips to help you stay motivated.

Tina O'Brien
Apr 293 min read


Gifts of appreciated stock: Say it, and say it again
Appreciated stock gifts offer major tax benefits—but many donors don’t know it. Here's why you should keep repeating the message.

Lillian Xie
Apr 293 min read


Building for the future: Two ways to grow endowments
Discover the difference between nonprofit endowment funds and donor-established endowments—and how both can fuel your mission for generations to come.

Tina O'Brien
Apr 292 min read


Our Community Gave Big: $1,448,381 Raised During the 2025 Kitsap Great Give!
On March 11, more than 3,200 generous community members came together to raise $1,448,381 for over 300 local nonprofits during the 12th annual Kitsap Great Give. See the top organizations supported and the powerful impact made in just one day.

Tina O'Brien
Apr 82 min read
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