Jun 3, 2025 | advisor knowledge hub, blog
If your client base includes business owners, you probably werenât surprised by this observation in a recent Wall Street Journal article about the âstealthy wealthyâ: âBehind a paycheck, the largest source of income for the 1% highest earners in the U.S. isnât being a...
Jun 3, 2025 | advisor knowledge hub, blog
Thereâs little doubt that youâve seen extensive news coverage of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1) that passed the House of Representatives by a 215-214 vote on May 22, 2025, and now moves to the Senate, where significant changes are expected...
Jun 3, 2025 | blog, donor knowledge hub
Whether youâve supported a fund at IECF, established your own fund, or are considering whether to get involved, itâs important to know that the team at IECF keeps a watchful eye on tax law changes that could impact your plans for charitable giving.  Youâve probably...
Jun 3, 2025 | blog, donor knowledge hub
As individuals, families, and businesses get more involved in charitable giving, itâs not uncommon to become overwhelmed with all the options for supporting favorite charities. Plus, it can be hard to know what really makes a difference. IECF is here to help make...
Jun 3, 2025 | blog, donor knowledge hub
âPhilanthropistâ is a big word that often conjures up images of the ultra-wealthy making big donations to charities, especially when people like Bill Gates have been in the headlines lately. But the definition is much broader than that. Merriam-Webster defines...