News & Updates
Partnering with Polk Vision to Support College & Career Readiness
GiveWell Community Foundation is a proud partner of Polk Vision, our Local College Access Network. Learn more about Polk Vision’s college and career readiness efforts and the College Access & Success Initiative.
January 2024 Professional Advisor News
Tax trends to watch, unrestricted giving, and spotting client opportunities
2023 Year-End Giving Tips and Important Information
During this season of giving, and as we approach the end of the calendar year, our staff is ready to make your year-end gifts and grantmaking as easy and impactful as possible. With this in mind, here are a few year-end giving tips and deadlines for 2023.
December 2023 Professional Advisor News
Numbers to know, giving in the golden years, and keeping your clients engaged
2022-2023 Annual Report is Now Available
Our Annual Report highlights GiveWell Community Foundation’s 25 years of community impact, including more than 1,300 grants totaling $40.6 million distributed in the last fiscal year. Learn more in our 2022-2023 Annual Report.
November 2023 Professional Advisor News
Year-end charitable giving punch list, why life insurance shouldn’t be overlooked, and what’s trending in philanthropy
2023 National Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 16-22
At GiveWell Community Foundation, we are honored to work with dedicated estate planning professionals who are committed to helping clients protect their assets and ensure their philanthropic goals are met.
October 2023 Professional Advisor News
What’s deductible, donor-advised fund options, and serving women clients
Tips for teaching children about philanthropy
Even philanthropy has a learning curve, both for adults and especially for children. If you are interested in teaching children what charitable giving is all about, consider positive reinforcement and other tips.
Impact Polk grant cycle for 2024 open through October 16
Impact Polk is an annual competitive, donor-directed grant program of GiveWell Community Foundation with the goal of addressing community needs throughout Polk County.
