September 20, 2023

Optimizing the Power of Charitable Giving: Takeaways from September's Distinguished Speakers Series

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Thank you to everyone who attended the September Distinguished Speakers Series programs, and a special thanks to our speaker, Dr. Russell James, PhD. The event had a great turnout, with 120 at…

September 6, 2023

Why Should I Choose a Community Foundation Donor Advised Fund Over a Commercial Donor Advised Fund?

By Blog, Betsy Pennewill,

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are the fastest growing charitable vehicle to offer clients. They’re easy to establish, offer flexibility as to timing to make grants, and the donor immediatel…

November 9, 2022

Events Season and Donor Advised Funds

By Blog, Jay Young,

Fundraising events are as critical as ever to many local organizations to support their important missions. We are grateful for the generosity and collaboration of many donors in supporting t…

September 13, 2022

Win an Income-Tax Trifecta With Charitable Donations

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From The Wall Street Journal, Sept. 2, 2022 by Laura Saunders Death is a certainty, but some taxes actually aren’t when you make charitable bequests using individual retirement account…

November 4, 2021

The CARES Act: 2021 Provisions To Consider For Charitable Giving

By Blog, Betsy Pennewill,

As long as the market remains strong and because the CARES Act is still in effect, 2021 is the year to consider making a significant charitable gift. However, first and foremost, always talk…

November 4, 2021

Gifting Appreciated Stock: 2021 Year-End Charitable Giving Opportunity

By Blog, Betsy Pennewill,

As long as the market remains strong and because the CARES Act is still in effect, 2021 is the year to consider making a significant charitable gift. However, first and foremost, always talk t…

May 13, 2021

2021 Charitable Incentives under the CARES Act

By Blog, Homepage - Blog, Betsy Pennewill,

In 2020, the CARES Act was passed to provide relief to individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it created new charitable incentives to encourage…

September 8, 2020

An Organization with Heart

By Blog, Chip Gaylor Esq.,

Editor’s Note: Chip Gaylor Esq., Attorney at Law at Muirhead, Gaylor, Steves & Waskom, P.A., serves as Legal Counsel to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, previously servin…

July 13, 2020

Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Corporate Counsel Betsy Pennewill Named to Florida Trend's Legal Elite

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Pennewill joins the exclusive list as one of the top 1.4% lawyers in Florida, selected by peers for her service in the nonprofit sector. SARASOTA, FL – Betsy Pennewill, Corporate Counsel…