


“Thanks, but …”: The hidden cost of small gifts to your favorite charities
Your favorite charities are grateful for your support over the years. Whether you make your gifts outright or support charities using a donor-advised or other type of fund at IECF, every gift makes a difference in the quality of life in our community. You may even...
Just the facts: Five tax time reminders for charitable giving
Tax time is a great reason to review the basics! At IECF, our goal is to help make the tax aspects of your charitable giving as easy and effective as possible. If you’ve already established a donor-advised or other type of fund at IECF, or if you’re considering...
The Taylor Family Legacy: Education, Perseverance, and Paying it Forward
One scholarship can change the future for many When Roz Taylor received a Brouse Scholarship in the mid-1970s, it was a crucial stepping stone toward the completion of her education and the launch of a successful career. Decades later she would pay it forward by...
IECF in Washington, DC for 22nd Annual Foundations on the Hill Conference
IECF’s CEO Michelle Decker participated in the 22nd Annual Foundations on the Hill Conference in Washington, DC hosted by United Philanthropy Forum, Independent Sector, and the Council on Foundations. Every year, this public policy and advocacy conference unites the...