charity

Sometimes we have an end goal in mind, but we aren’t exactly sure how to get there. Making the most of our charitable giving is no different. There are many ways to give other than with cash, and some offer greater tax savings and other benefits. One very popular method is giving appreciated securities. Test…

A Flexible Way to Support the Causes You Care About  Donor advised funds (DAFs) offer a meaningful and tax-wise way to support organizations with missions that matter to you, like the Boys and Girls Clubs of East County Foundation. With a donoradvised fund, you can recommend grants that support your values and make a positive impact on the lives of children and youth in the east region…

Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from individual retirement accounts, have been in the news a lot recently as a very smart and efficient way to make charitable gifts. But are IRA QCDs the best giving plan for everybody? It is important to understand the basics: 1. You need to be one of the many people who…

Do You Know the Most Advantageous Assets to Give?  When a donor is contemplating a gift, there are multiple considerations. The first two are the most important: the “who” and the “why.”  The “who” consists of who is making a gift and who is the recipient. The why is the motivation for making a gift to someone or something that is important to you. In the case of gifts to the Boys and Girls Clubs of East County Foundation, the general motivation is a…

Happy New Year! As we begin 2026, you may be considering making a list of New Year’s resolutions. Many of us include things like eating healthier, exercising more often, or reviewing our financial plans. This year, you may want to include learning about smart ways to make charitable gifts. That might seem like a strange…

December Gifting Tips Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of your charitable gifts before the new calendar year begins after midnight on Dec. 31. A special acknowledgement Thank you for being a generous supporter of the Boys and Girls Clubs of East County Foundation— your contributions are positively impacting those…

Tax laws passed earlier this year prevented tax increases for most taxpayers and extended, expanded and modified incentives to encourage charitable gifts. For 2025, those who enjoy supporting charities have until Dec. 31 to complete charitable gifts that fit their circumstances, whether they itemize deductions or not. Many will make gifts of cash, which are…

The holiday season is upon us, and this is a traditional time for multiple celebrations with family, friends and others that we care about, including favorite causes and charities like the Boys and Girls Club of East County Foundation. Your gifts to the BGCEC will make a real difference to the boys and girls we…

Did you know that many people consider October the perfect time to review and evaluate their overall estate and financial plans? This tradition likely dates back to the early days when autumn was a time for harvesting crops and preparing for the future. Today, those preparations include planning for retirement, taxes, insurance and other health…