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Mar 29

Benjamin Franklin would be Proud of this Philanthropic Student Group

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West Chester, PA– At the Chester County Community Foundation, growing philanthropy is the core mission of all of those involved with the organization. One way the Foundation grows philanthropy is by working with our communities’ youth to demonstrate the power of giving back. The Foundation partners with the Honors Stewardship and Civics Engagement Class at West Chester University (WCU) to recommend the nonprofit recipient of the Benjamin Franklin Trust grant award. The class is taught by Gerardina Martin, WCU Learning Assistance and Resource Center Director, who also serves on the Community Foundation’s Grants Committee. Students in the Honors Stewardship and… Read More »

Dec 21

IRA Charitable Rollover

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IRA Charitable Rollover The IRA Charitable Rollover provision has been made permanent by Congress!  Rollover gifts must be completed by 12/31 to count for the current tax year. IRA Charitable Rollover Basics The IRA Rollover allows people age 70½ and older to make direct transfers totaling up to $100,000 per year to qualified charities, without having to count the transfers as income for federal income tax purposes. Transfers must come from your IRA directly to the qualified charity. If you have retirement assets in a 401k, 403b etc., you must first roll those funds into an IRA, and then you… Read More »

Dec 10

A Historic Speech: The 17th Annual Gettysburg Address Contest

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December 4, 2015 (West Chester, PA).  The place to be before the big parade is of course, The Lincoln Building.  The 17th Annual Gettysburg Address Contests included seven middle school students from local West Chester schools. Amongst friends, family and parade goers below, the little Lincoln’s proudly read their speeches on top of the Lincoln Buildings balcony.   The event recognizes and celebrates the 152nd Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. Hosted by the Chester County Community Foundation and the Historical and Architectural Review Board (HARB), “each student did a great job delivering their speeches” commented Joe Martino, Contest organizer. Kyle Puchalla… Read More »

Nov 16

‘TIS THE SEASON

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As the year comes to a close, charitable gifts are on people’s minds for two reasons:  holidays are the time of sharing good cheer and giving; and year end tax considerations. From time to time, donors have questions about nonprofit charities.  There are a few ways that donors can make sure that the charities they give to are legitimate charities that are doing good, cost-effective, impactful work. Your local community foundation is a fount of information on community issues, and the charities best-positioned to fill community needs.  There are over 800 charities in Chester County alone, 8,000 in the Greater… Read More »

Nov 02

Kurt Kunsch, Winner of the 2015 Legacy Award: Door Opener

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West Chester, PA – (August 14, 2015):  The Door Opener Award is given to a professional advisor who takes the initiative to bring legacy philanthropy options to the attention of their clients for their consideration. This year’s award winner, Kurt Kunsch, has had innumerable legacy philanthropy conversations with clients and colleagues. Each year Chester County Community Foundation looks for outstanding Chester County citizens who have made a notable effort to improve the communities where they live, work and play.  The Foundation honors these individuals with Legacy Awards. The Door Opener Award reflects a unique aspect of the Community Foundation’s mission,… Read More »