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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
Oct 172 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
Oct 132 min read


Into the great unknown
Election uncertainty looms! Learn how potential tax changes could impact charitable giving and your clients' philanthropic plans.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Closely-held stock is having a moment
Gifts of closely-held stock are on the rise. Learn how they can help your clients achieve charitable goals and minimize estate taxes!

Kitsap Community Foundation
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Estate tax exemption sunset: A broken record you need to know
Learn about the impending changes to the estate tax exemption and how to prepare your donors for potential impacts on their estate planning.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Jul 1, 20242 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
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