The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area (CFHZ) Board of Trustees announced today that Mike Goorhouse has formally expressed his plan to step away from his position as President/CEO in…
As year-end approaches, following a tumultuous season for the financial markets, we are thinking about you. Some of you may have questions about the dividend and capital gains distributions you…
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area (CFHZ) recently revised its approach to grantmaking. The distribution of charitable grants is a crucial part of our work as we distribute charitable…
As year-end approaches, following a tumultuous season for the financial markets, we are thinking about you and your clients. As you engage with clients during year-end meetings, some of your…
Here's a hypothetical situation to consider. During a routine check-in meeting, your client casually mentions that their employer, a local company, was just acquired. The client and dozens of fellow…
Are your clients walking into your office in a state of bewilderment over something they’ve read recently about the IRS’s distribution rules for inherited IRAs? They aren't alone. What’s the…
On Thursday, September 15, with almost 800 community leaders, donors, and nonprofit partners in attendance, the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area (CFHZ) hosted its annual Celebration of Philanthropy event…
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area (CFHZ) announces the distribution of our second round of competitive grants in 2022. These grants are funded by the Community’s Endowment, which is our…
In legislative news, a recent flurry of activity in the Senate has inched forward the legislation known as SECURE 2.0. Philanthropists and their advisors are watching this legislation closely because…
Helping younger clients plan their charitable giving Developing a thorough estate plan isn’t important only for Baby Boomers and Gen Xers. Millennials, who now make up nearly a quarter of…