Peggy and John Garson have always been active participants in the Cleveland Jewish community. Their Supporting Foundation is one meaningful way that they share their values and tzedakah with their family.

Many people have made it a practice to give their time, talent and treasure to make the world a better place. They often give to the same organizations year after year, to annual campaigns, specific programs or certain interest areas.

It is difficult to explain why endowment funds are important and much easier to ask for a gift that supports a specific project, program or building.

Being your own philanthropist comes at a price: administration, tax consequences, minimum distribution requirements and reporting obligations, to name a few. Federation staff provides expertise in structuring charitable plans to meet almost any interest.

Updates on how the SECURE Act affects retirement plans. How this new law brings important changes to your IRA.

When planning gifts, many individuals struggle to choose where and how to give.

Bequests from wills are the most common source of legacy gifts to charitable organizations. However, “gifts by beneficiary designation” are increasingly popular. They are simple and you can do them on your own.