Email from Arlington Community Foundation

"Think about what it is that lights your heart up, or what are the things that you can't believe aren't happening?"

In this new 4-minute video, Kiely Wilkerson describes her family's move to Arlington and how the Community Foundation helped Kiely and her family "expand our connections, giving, impact, and involvement in ways that I didn't think were possible before ACF." From the Nonprofit Wish Catalog to the Arlington Women Community Builders, Kiely shows us how you can "make an impact at any level," even in a way she previously thought was just for the "mega rich."

Watch: Kiely's journey with ACF

Free in-person event: 3/1 Estate Planning for ALL

You don’t have to have an estate to do estate planning. This Saturday (3/1), join our panel of local estate planning experts for a discussion about practical tools that everyone should know about. We will cover a range of topics from titling accounts and beneficiary designations to planning with minor children and documenting healthcare wishes.

Come for the free donuts, stay for the free document planning!

Learn more and register here

Deploying Humanitarian Assistance Funds

ACF recognizes the role of immigrants as an integral part of our neighborhoods, economy, and community fabric.

To ensure that the constitutional rights of residents are protected, we have granted $125,000 each to two organizations: Just Neighbors and Legal Aid Justice Center.

Learn more about these funds and resources

QC … drat! If you missed the 2024 deadline, start planning now

A Qualified Charitable Distribution (“QCD”) is a useful tool if you’ve reached the age of 70 ½ and want to give to a designated, field-of-interest, or unrestricted fund at the community foundation. In 2025, you can direct up to $108,000 from your IRA to many types of funds at the community foundation, although donor-advised funds are not eligible.

What to do this year if making a QCD in 2024 got away from you

This newsletter is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended as legal, accounting, or financial planning advice.

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