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A new year is the perfect time to bring clarity to your charitable giving. By reviewing last year’s contributions, consulting your tax advisors early, and setting thoughtful goals for 2026, you can align your philanthropy with your values. Kitsap Community Foundation is here to help you plan intentionally, explore opportunities, and build a giving strategy that creates lasting impact.

As you guide clients through year-end planning, 2025 stands out as a pivotal year for charitable strategy. With significant OBBBA tax changes arriving in 2026, now is the time to help donors maximize the value of their contributions and consider tools like donor-advised funds or QCDs. Kitsap Community Foundation is here to support you and your clients in navigating these shifting rules with confidence.

As tax laws evolve under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Qualified Charitable Distributions are becoming an even more powerful tool for clients aged 70½ and up. A QCD can help manage taxable income, meet required distributions, and support community causes. Kitsap Community Foundation can work with you to structure QCD strategies that align generosity with tax efficiency and long-term impact.

A donor-advised fund at Kitsap Community Foundation offers a flexible, tax-savvy way to organize your giving and plan for the future. In 2025, with new tax law changes ahead, it’s the perfect time to consider “bunching” your contributions, expanding your charitable portfolio, or establishing a legacy fund. Our team is here to help you make the most of your philanthropy today and for generations to come.

Advisors can help business-owner clients make a greater impact—and reduce taxes—by donating shares of a closely held company to a donor-advised fund before a sale, called a charitable exit. Kitsap Community Foundation partners with advisors to structure these gifts, ensuring compliance, maximizing benefits, and supporting meaningful philanthropy that lasts well beyond the transaction.

Since the SECURE Act ended the traditional “stretch IRA,” advisors and clients alike are looking for new ways to preserve wealth and fulfill charitable intentions. Kitsap Community Foundation can help you explore options like charitable remainder trusts and donor-advised funds to create flexible, tax-smart strategies that balance family legacy with meaningful community impact.

While tax policy often makes headlines, most charitable giving is motivated by deeply personal values such as compassion, empathy, and commitment to community. Research confirms that generosity benefits both the giver and the receiver, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of human connection. At Kitsap Community Foundation, we are privileged to support donors whose philanthropy reflects their enduring care for others.

While donor-advised funds sometimes raise concerns among nonprofits, they can play a valuable role in sustaining charitable support. Dollars in these funds are already dedicated to philanthropy, and their flexibility often encourages donors to give more consistently—and even at higher levels—over time.

Recent changes in federal tax law under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) bring both challenges and opportunities for nonprofits. From higher standard deductions that may impact tax-motivated giving, to upcoming 2026 limits on charitable deductions, and even a new non-itemizer deduction, the landscape is shifting. 2025 may be a pivotal year for larger gifts, and the community foundation is here to help you plan and maximize support through these changes.

Reviewing tax returns with a client can feel like an administrative task that needs to get done. But don’t overlook the value...