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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
20 hours ago2 min read


Leverage National Estate Planning Awareness Week, October 20-26th
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

Tina O'Brien
5 days ago2 min read


Start with numbers: A case study for charitable clients
Explore how a real-world case study can help advisors spark charitable giving conversations with clients.

Tina O'Brien
Jul 282 min read


Gifts of life insurance: Securing your charitable future
Your life insurance policy can secure a charitable legacy for the future. Learn how to maximize your impact with your estate goals.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Upcoming KCF events you won't want to miss!
Don't miss our free planned giving and estate planning events in October! Learn valuable strategies for lasting community impact.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Sep 23, 20241 min read


Estate planning: One of the best ways to show you care
An estate plan allows you to demonstrate how much you care about the people in your life as well as your charitable passions.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 15, 20243 min read


Three things every philanthropist must know about the gift and estate tax sunset
The total amount you can leave to beneficiaries during life and at death before the federal gift and estate tax kicks in - is about to drop

Kitsap Community Foundation
Dec 6, 20233 min read


KCF's first Community Conversations event - Estate Planning 101
Join us in our first Community Conversations with an Estate Planning session on Thursday, October 19.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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