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As 2026 begins, tailor strategies for both affluent and entry-level donors. Major donors need personalized engagement and demonstrated impact, especially under new tax rules. At the same time, entry-level donors may increase giving thanks to new above-the-line deductions. Layered, diversified communication helps sustain support across all donor levels. KCF is here to help you build a resilient, inclusive fundraising strategy.

As incapacity becomes more common, clearly documenting a client’s charitable intentions is essential to preserving their values and preventing future disputes. Kitsap Community Foundation supports advisors by offering guidance on bequest language, incapacity-ready giving instructions, and aligning intentions across estate documents. Our team is here to help ensure clients’ philanthropic goals remain protected, understood, and honored—even through periods of diminished capacit

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 2025 draws to a close, now is the time to review your charitable strategy before next year’s deduction changes. Bunching gifts, using donor-advised funds, giving appreciated stock, and exploring QCDs can all support your goals. Our team at KCF is honored to help you plan wisely for year-end and beyond.

Warm/professional excerpt: As the year comes to a close, many donors are revisiting what qualifies as a tax-deductible gift. The Kitsap Community Foundation can help you navigate the distinctions between nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations so your giving is both effective and aligned with your goals. Whether or not your contributions qualify for a deduction, what matters most is the good they do in our community.

Across our region, families are feeling the impact of economic uncertainty and other disruptions. Kitsap Community Foundation can help you align your charitable giving to meet urgent needs and create lasting change—right here in our community.

As year-end approaches, it’s more important than ever for nonprofits to strengthen their outreach. Fewer households are giving—but those who do are giving more strategically. By sharing your impact and inviting donors into your mission, you can inspire meaningful support that sustains your work and our community for the long term.

Across our region, nonprofits are working tirelessly to meet growing needs during times of uncertainty. Kitsap Community Foundation partners with you to highlight impact, engage donor-advised fund holders, and connect giving to timely tax advantages—all to ensure your organization stays strong and ready to serve our community, today and in the future.

Donors aged 70½ or older can make Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) directly from their IRAs to qualified charities—up to $108,000 in 2025—without raising taxable income. By understanding how QCDs work, your nonprofit can guide donors toward tax-smart giving that strengthens both their financial goals and your organization’s mission. The Kitsap Community Foundation team is here to help you navigate and promote this impactful opportunity.

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.

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.

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.

Across the sector, donor bases are shrinking even as overall giving continues to rise—a sign of increasingly “top-heavy” philanthropy. Now is the time for nonprofits to emphasize impact, strengthen donor stewardship, and stay informed about evolving charitable planning strategies. Kitsap Community Foundation is honored to partner with organizations in adapting to this changing landscape and sustaining meaningful community support.

As the final quarter of 2025 begins, nonprofits are entering one of the most important giving seasons in recent years. Upcoming tax law changes create a time-sensitive opportunity for donors to maximize their philanthropic impact—whether through appreciated stock, Qualified Charitable Distributions, or increased giving before 2026. Kitsap Community Foundation is here to support your efforts and partner with you in inspiring generosity across our community.

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.

In today’s changing economy and tax landscape, thoughtful planning is essential for effective charitable giving. Whether you’re addressing year-end strategies, considering a complex asset gift, or updating your estate plan, Kitsap Community Foundation offers flexible tools and trusted guidance to help you achieve both financial and philanthropic goals.

At Kitsap Community Foundation, we are honored to work with individuals and families across generations to achieve meaningful charitable goals. Younger donors are bringing new energy to philanthropy, often focusing on causes rather than specific organizations and pairing giving with civic engagement. Our team is here to support families in building charitable plans that reflect these evolving priorities while strengthening community impact.

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.

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.

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.