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Understanding Donor-Advised Funds
What is a donor-advised fund? Donor-advised funds allow you to make a tax-deductible transfer of cash or marketable securities that is immediately eligible for a charitable deduction. Your donor-advised fund is established according to specific IRS guidelines that...
Meet the Changemaker: Greg Fernandes, Executive Director – The Rose Conservatory
Greg Fernandes, a former private school music teacher, envisioned a place where kids from his hometown of Brockton could practice playing their instruments without fear of ridicule, learn classical music theory, and be supported to excel academically, all while being...
Q&A with Community Foundation President, Dr. Melanie Edwards-Tavares
Community Foundation Accounting Clerk, Nhamaa Cortes interviews Community Foundation President, Dr. Melanie Edwards-Tavares. In this excerpt, she discusses what drew her to this role and the impact of place-based philanthropy. [video width="352" height="288"...
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Since 1995, area residents have been turning to the SouthCoast Community Foundation to make their philanthropic giving as effective as possible. The Community Foundation is a tax-exempt, public charity serving thousands of people who share a common concern for improving the quality of life for all in Southeastern Massachusetts.