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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.

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.

At Kitsap Community Foundation, we help donors design charitable plans that reflect both their values and their vision—whether that means supporting favorite causes today or building a legacy for the future. Our team can help you explore giving strategies and fund structures that align with your goals, from donor-advised and designated funds to endowments and estate designations. Together, we’ll create a plan that ensures your philanthropy continues to make a difference for y

This October, during National Estate Planning Awareness Week (October 20–26), take a few minutes to see how easy it can be for donors to create a will and include your organization in their plans. Through KCF’s partnership with FreeWill, local nonprofits have already secured more than $5 million in future gifts—ensuring vital missions continue for generations. Visit www.freewill.com/kitsapfoundation for tools and templates to help you share this opportunity with your support

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.

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.

At Kitsap Community Foundation, we’re dedicated to helping your clients achieve their charitable goals. We’re honored to serve as your trusted resource for tax-efficient giving strategies, help your clients maximize their charitable impact, and support your clients as they build lasting philanthropic legacies.

Many people think of succession planning as something only relevant to businesses or nonprofits. However, it's equally important when considering the legacy you want to leave through philanthropy—including being intentional about what happens to your donor-advised fund at Kitsap Community Foundation after you're gone.

It’s time for back-to-school planning! If education is on your mind, you’re in good company. Charitable giving to education rose in 2024 to more than $58 billion! If education and related causes are important to you, Kitsap Community Foundation can help.

Every August, National Make-A-Will Month sparks important conversations about planning for the future. For nonprofits, it’s a chance to encourage donors to complete or update estate plans, explore legacy giving, and highlight the power of endowment gifts. By connecting wills with lasting impact, you can inspire supporters to include your mission in their plans—helping sustain your work for generations to come.

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.

Creating a will or estate plan? Don’t forget your favorite charities. Kitsap Community Foundation can help you align your giving with your legacy.

Many legacy donors discovered that giving while living is a wonderful way to get involved and make a difference now, in addition to later.

Reflect on your charitable impact and plan your 2025 giving with KCF. We're here to help!

Help clients ease the year-end scramble by adopting a year-round charitable giving strategy. Discover tips for early planning success.

Learn how KCF can help you ensure your charitable giving is impactful and secure with expert advice on vetting organizations.

Ready to make a bigger impact in retirement? Learn how KCF can help you give wisely, engage your family, and support your community.

Discover charitable planning tools tailored to your clients' needs. From donor-advised funds to tax-efficient bequests, Kitsap Community Fou

Your IRA could be one of the most tax-effective tools for charitable giving. Learn how to maximize its potential with KCF.

Stay ahead of the curve with insights on election impacts, giving trends, and key dates for your clients' charitable planning!