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Countdown to 2026: 10 tips for charitable giving
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.

Kitsap Community Foundation
1 day ago2 min read


Three clients. Three solutions. One common theme in tax planning.
As year-end approaches, charitable giving remains one of the most effective tools for both generosity and tax efficiency. Kitsap Community Foundation partners with advisors to help clients like Emily, Jonathan, and Margaret turn assets—whether appreciated stock, IRA distributions, or front-loaded gifts—into meaningful impact for the community they love.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Oct 193 min read


Tax deduction? What tax deduction?
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.

Tina O'Brien
Sep 142 min read


FAQs: What’s up under the OBBBA?
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.

Tina O'Brien
Aug 223 min read


More questions than answers: Pending tax legislation
Understand proposed tax law changes and how they may affect estate planning and charitable giving strategies.

Lillian Xie
Jun 172 min read


Tax time tips for your donors
Tax season is a prime time to talk with donors about smart giving strategies.

Tina O'Brien
Mar 242 min read


FAQs: A snapshot of clients’ tax-time charitable giving questions
Tax season questions on charitable giving? We've got you covered. From deductibility to non-cash gifts, KCF is here to help.

Kitsap Community Foundation
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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