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Floor to ceiling: Four factors that will influence corporate giving now and later
In 2026, new rules will limit deductions to corporate gifts above 1% of taxable income, with the 10% cap still in place. Reviewing strategies now can help businesses continue meeting philanthropic goals while adapting to these changes.

Lillian Xie
Sep 102 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


Gifts of artwork: Worth a look, but be careful
If you’ve noticed a surprising uptick in recent years among your younger clients investing in artwork, it is not your imagination! A survey of 1,007 U.S. high net worth individuals (each with at least $3 million in investable assets) found that 83% of respondents aged 43 and under said they currently own or would like to own art—compared with only 34% of those older than 43. Learn more about how this impacts your own assets.

Tina O'Brien
Aug 282 min read


Navigating new laws: Opportunities for 2025
t’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


Just the facts: Five tax reminders for charitable giving
Check out five important reminders that can help you get oriented as you gear up for this year’s filings.

Tina O'Brien
Mar 253 min read


Caught by surprise? In case you missed it, here’s what’s going on
KCF is here to keep you and other attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors up-to-date on how evolving tax laws may shape philanthropy.

Tina O'Brien
Mar 252 min read


Standard deduction planning: Avoid leaving dollars behind
Standard deduction changes are coming! Learn how to plan your charitable giving and avoid leaving dollars behind. KCF is here to help!

Kitsap Community Foundation
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Doubling down: Summer development tips
Summer is key for stewardship and fundraising, especially for establishing endowment gifts and complex charitable giving structures.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Use caution when advising clients about donating works of art
As tax season gets into full swing, remember that KCF is a resource for both straightforward and complex charitable giving issues.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 15, 20241 min read


By the numbers: What’s around the corner in 2024
We break down IRS increases and what they mean for your clients' charitable giving plans and how we can help.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Dec 6, 20232 min read


Get ahead of the year-end rush
Holidays and tax planning (although very different) are both year-end traditions.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Nov 13, 20233 min read


Clients want to know: What’s deductible and what’s not?
Clients might not always realize that “nonprofit” does not necessarily mean “charitable” in the eyes of the IRS.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Oct 16, 20232 min read


Permanent “universal charitable deduction”?
The Charitable Act would make the "universal charitable deduction" permanent and expand the ability to deduct charitable contributions.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Oct 16, 20231 min read
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