Four grants of $25,000 each were recently awarded as part of a pilot project to learn more about the practices of local nonprofit organizations to become financially sustainable.  The following organizations were recognized for demonstrating best practices for the management and growth of an existing...

American taxpayers should take advantage of several big tax deductions, such as charitable giving, as they are likely to be far less valuable or even disappear next year. To read full article, click here.

  Indian River Community Foundation recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive process,” said Scott Alexander, Chair...

More than 50 local attorneys, accountants and financial advisors gathered together for the 6th Annual Symposium on Charitable Giving and Estate Planning hosted by the United Way Foundation of Indian River County and Indian River Community Foundation.  The event featured Dr. David Lansky of the...

Due to the possible impact from Hurricane Matthew, Indian River Community Foundation’s office will be closed on Wednesday October 5 through Friday October 7. The office will re-open for business on Monday October 10. Clients who require temporary assistance making a contribution to, or making...

[caption id="attachment_1642" align="alignnone" width="200"] Dr. David Lansky, PhDSymposium Speaker[/caption] Together with the United Way Foundation, Indian River Community Foundation will hold the 6th Annual Joint Symposium on Charitable Giving and Estate Planning for local professional advisors (i.e. attorneys, accountants and financial advisors) on Thursday October 27,...

[caption id="attachment_1639" align="alignnone" width="300"] © Photo by Denise Ritchie[/caption] Earlier this year, Bob Puff was honored for his recent volunteer service as Chair of Indian River Community Foundation's Board of Directors by being given the privilege of recommending a local nonprofit organization's executive director to...

At the end of 2015, the IRA charitable rollover was signed into permanent law. This is a huge opportunity for generous people like you to make a permanent investment in the charitable causes you love. How does the IRA charitable rollover work? If you or...

Over the last three years, Indian River Community Foundation has awarded discretionary grants totaling more than $500,000 to support Moonshot Moment programs or projects.  We are proud of our association with the organizations featured in this article, and encourage you to learn more about helping...

The efforts of Indian River Impact 100 continue to make a meaningful difference throughout our community.  This recent article highlights this important work, and some exciting news of what’s to come in the year ahead. Impact 100 are women and philanthropy making a difference. Members...