Maximize the Impact of Your Year-End Giving
Make the Most of Your Year-End Giving
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your charitable goals and explore opportunities to make a lasting impact. At Heartland Community Foundation, we’re here to help you maximize the power of your giving. Whether you're considering a one-time donation, establishing a fund, or including a charitable gift in your estate plan, we’re your trusted partner in philanthropy. Download our Year-End Giving Checklist to help!
Year-End Giving Tips & Strategies
1. Give Early to Meet Year-End Deadlines
Don’t wait until the last minute! Contributions made by December 31 can be deducted from your taxable income for the current year. Contact us today to ensure your gift is processed in time. Our office will close at noon on Dec. 31.
2. Take Advantage of Tax-Smart Giving
Explore options like donating appreciated assets (such as stocks or bonds) to avoid capital gains taxes while supporting causes you care about. We can help facilitate these types of gifts, ensuring you and the nonprofit maximize the benefit.
3. Utilize a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
If you’re 70½ or older, a QCD from your IRA can satisfy your required minimum distribution while directly benefiting your favorite nonprofit. It’s a tax-efficient way to give. QCD Fact Sheet
4. Consider a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
Establishing a DAF allows you to contribute now and distribute grants over time to the nonprofits of your choice. It’s a flexible, impactful way to manage your charitable giving. DAF Fact Sheet
5. Explore Ways to Involve Your Family
The holiday season is a great time to engage your family in giving back. Whether it’s volunteering together, creating a family giving plan, or establishing a tradition of charitable holiday gifts, involving loved ones makes giving even more meaningful. Download our 12 ways to include kids in a family giving plan guide!
6. Support Local Nonprofits with Small Needs
Check out our Small Needs, Big Impact initiative to support local nonprofits by fulfilling their wish lists of simple, operational items that make a big difference. Nonprofit wish lists > Click Here & Here
7. Plan for Long-Term Impact
Think about the future:
- Establish an endowment to create a lasting legacy.
- Include charitable gifts in your estate plan.
- Support causes you’re passionate about through ongoing contributions.
8. Create a Giving Blueprint Together
Couples often find that planning their giving together strengthens their relationship and shared values. Our Guide for Couples: A Giving Blueprint, offers a step-by-step process to explore your passions, set philanthropic goals, and align your giving with the causes you both care about. Download the guide to get started on your journey of meaningful impact, together.
Why Give Through Heartland Community Foundation?
We simplify the giving process while ensuring your donations create the most impact. With our expertise and community focus, we help your generosity go further. Whether you're interested in tax benefits, strategic giving, or long-term impact, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Ready to Start? Contact Us!
Let’s talk about how we can make your year-end giving simple and impactful.
📧 Email: heartland@gscf.org
📞 Phone: 785-621-4090
🌐 Website: www.heartlandcommunityfoundation.org
📍 Address: 1200 Main St., #102, Hays, KS 67601
Together, we can do more good in our community!
