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Two reasons to celebrate charitable giving*
October is full of opportunities to engage clients in meaningful giving conversations. From DAF Day to National Estate Planning Week, Kitsap Community Foundation is here to support you and your clients with local expertise, personalized strategies, and tools to build lasting impact.

Tina O'Brien
Oct 183 min read


Washington State now has the highest estate tax in the nation
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s a good time to take stock of your charitable giving strategy. Recent state and federal tax changes may have important implications for your philanthropy and estate plans. Our team at Kitsap Community Foundation is here to collaborate with you and your professional advisors to ensure your charitable giving remains thoughtful, tax-wise, and aligned with your goals for impact.

Tina O'Brien
Oct 172 min read


Too many acronyms - breaking down common tax questions after the OBBBA
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act left Qualified Charitable Distributions largely untouched, but their value for clients is greater than ever. For individuals 70½ and older, QCDs remain a straightforward way to give, lowering taxable income while supporting the causes they care about. As new deduction rules take effect in 2026, QCDs will be an important strategy to help clients align tax efficiency with meaningful charitable impact.

Tina O'Brien
Sep 112 min read


One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Three big picture pointers
With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, charitable planning has entered a new era. Key changes include a floor and cap on itemized deductions beginning in 2026, as well as an elevated standard deduction in 2025. Advisors should encourage clients to act now on strategies such as bunching gifts, donating appreciated stock, and utilizing IRA distributions—while keeping an eye on the inevitability of future tax reforms.

Tina O'Brien
Sep 102 min read


Engaging corporate donors in the OBBBA era
The new One Big Beautiful Bill Act is changing how companies can deduct charitable gifts. Beginning in 2026, donations won’t be deductible until they exceed 1% of taxable income—while the 10% cap still applies. For nonprofits, this means planning ahead with corporate partners and exploring strategies to keep donor support and funding.

Tina O'Brien
Sep 92 min read


Timing is everything: Mapping out clients’ 2025 charitable giving plans
It’s never been easy to navigate the ever-shifting tax rules to help clients structure charitable gifts, and now it’s even trickier. Major changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, are creating complexity, opportunity, and, for some, urgency. Learn about how it impacts charitable deductions.

Tina O'Brien
Aug 283 min read


Navigating new laws: Opportunities for 2025
It’s more important than ever to stay informed about how changes in the tax law may affect your charitable giving. The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates challenges as well as opportunities for structuring your philanthropy.

Tina O'Brien
Aug 273 min read


One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Three Insights for Philanthropy
Understand key charitable giving impacts from the new tax law and what they mean for advisors and philanthropists.

Tina O'Brien
Jul 284 min read


On notice: Three observations about pending tax legislation
Proposed tax reforms could reshape corporate and individual giving. Stay informed to adapt your strategy and safeguard your funding sources.

Tina O'Brien
Jun 173 min read


More questions than answers: Pending tax legislation
Understand proposed tax law changes and how they may affect estate planning and charitable giving strategies.

Lillian Xie
Jun 172 min read


Tax laws, what’s pending, and charitable giving solutions
Tax legislation is changing fast—but your giving strategy doesn’t have to get lost in the noise. Learn what’s proposed and how Kitsap Community Foundation can help you plan ahead.

Tina O'Brien
Jun 173 min read
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