Each year, the BGCEC Foundation awards scholarships to outstanding East County high school seniors in memory of Nancy Fazio. This year’s award recipients are truly remarkable, showcasing their commitment to community involvement and numerous accomplishments to date. As we celebrate their achievements, we look forward to witnessing the incredible contributions they will continue to make…
Provide for Your Family + Boys and Girls Clubs of East County Foundation Hopefully, you’ve had a chance to review your estate plans this spring and are ready to make any necessary adjustments. If you are like most individuals, you have probably been preparing and adding to your retirement savings throughout your career. Isn’t it…
News & Updates for April 2025 April was full of fun for all of our kiddos here at the Clubhouses! We were honored to have announced our Youth of the Year awards and recognize our amazing Members! Hosting our members and their families for Award Night was such a blast. With tacos, music, & friends…
Welcome back to Sam’s Corner, featuring Sam McGovern from McGovern Law Group and our Executive Director, Forrest Higgins! Let’s dive right into the A to Z’s of Estate Planning! Want to find a guide to defining commonly used terms and best uses? Check out the video below for all the expertise coming from Sam McGovern….
Do you have life insurance policies or retirement plan accounts? The distribution of these assets is determined through a form designating a beneficiary when the plan or account is created. See how much you know about beneficiary designations with this test. Q: Once I assign the beneficiaries for my retirement account, life insurance policy, or…
News & Updates for March 2025 March was a whirlwind for all of us at our Clubs! With our Annual Auction taking place & having some of our members as VIP guests, we sure made a lot of memories! Two of our outstanding members got up in front of our awesome audience of over 200…
When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was passed, the federal estate and gift tax burden reduction for millions of Americans continued. Although there is no way to know exactly what will happen in Congress in the upcoming year, the current law’s advantageous tax benefits will sunset in 2025, and the amounts will…
News & Updates for February 2025 All throughout February we had such a blast with our members. With the new year in full swing we are seeing more and more smiling faces and tons of new memories made within our Clubhouses. We continue to be so thankful for our supporters & donors! Our 2025 is…
Q: What is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? A: A DAF is a charitable giving vehicle maintained by community foundations, financial institutions, or charitable organizations. It allows individuals to donate assets like cash, stock, or cryptocurrency to the fund and recommend grants to qualified charities like the Boys and Girls Club East County Foundation (BGCEC). Q:…
News & Updates for January January swept in with a ton of new memories and laughs at our Clubhouses. Between heading back to school after winter break and the new year, our members have been busy as ever! With lots of smiles we welcomed 2025. As we all returned to the Clubs in January, our…
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