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The new year inspires reflection and planning, making it an ideal moment to help donors and volunteers protect what matters most. Through Kitsap Community Foundation’s free will-creation tool, your community can create or update a will in just 20 minutes. It’s a simple, supportive way to offer peace of mind while strengthening long-term well-being and charitable impact.

Qualified Charitable Distributions can be powerful for clients 70½+, but the rules can be confusing—especially around donor-advised funds. KCF helps advisors and clients understand which fund types qualify for QCDs and how to structure gifts that reduce taxable income while honoring charitable intent. With collaborative planning, QCDs become a clear, compliant, and meaningful giving strategy.

Even with the 0.5% floor and 35% cap now in effect, donor-advised funds remain a highly relevant planning tool. KCF’s DAFs provide flexibility, local expertise, and meaningful opportunities for impact—helping clients align timing, strategy, and community priorities. For advisors, DAFs continue to support long-term, holistic planning and values-driven philanthropy.

Even when a life insurance policy is no longer needed for its original purpose, it can still create meaningful charitable impact. Whether you name a fund at KCF as the beneficiary, transfer ownership of an existing policy, or explore more advanced planning strategies, life insurance can offer flexibility, tax benefits, and long-term support for the causes you care about. The KCF team is here to help you evaluate your options.

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

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.

Discover how charitable planning in retirement can deepen your purpose, involve your family, and build a lasting legacy with Kitsap Community Foundation.

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

The transfer of wealth is real, and it is upon us! Discover how KCF can help you engage your clients' charitable wishes.