Explained by Lasima: What is the best way to communicate with Funders?
Even though everyone agrees that open communication matters, grantmakers often say they rarely hear from grantseekers. Why? Because fundraisers worry about saying the wrong thing, tanking a grant opportunity, or getting an answer they don’t want to hear. Take a deep breath—never fear! The Program team at the Community Foundation for the CRSA is here […]
Augusta Business Daily Coverage of the 2026 Community Grants Celebration
Community groups receive nearly 3/4 million dollars January 20, 2026 Dana Lynn McIntyre A local organization celebrated its 30th anniversary by distributing $735,000 in grants to 59 area nonprofit, educational, arts, and historical groups. The Community Foundation of the CSRA (CFCSRA) grants will support groups in Richmond, Columbia, Burke, and McDuffie counties in Georgia and Aiken […]
Augusta CEO Coverage of Community Grants Celebration
https://augustaceo.com/features/2026/01/community-grants-fund-awards-over-735000-59-nonprofits-csra/ Community Grants Fund awards over $735,000 to 59 Nonprofits in the CSRA Staff Report From Georgia CEO Friday, January 16th, 2026 The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) is pleased to announce a record-breaking year for the Foundation’s Community Grants Program. Grants totaling more than $735,000 […]
WJBF Coverage of the 2026 Community Grants Celebration
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2026 Community Grant Awardees Press Release
The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) is pleased to announce a record-breaking year for the Foundation’s Community Grants Program. Grants totaling more than $735,000 were awarded to support the impactful work of 59 nonprofit organizations serving Richmond, Columbia, Burke, and McDuffie counties in Georgia and Aiken […]
Planning Ahead: A Gift That Lasts
Money, mortality, and family relationships can be hard topics to face. That’s why many people postpone updating their wills or estate plans. Yet getting your affairs in order—long before illness or age forces the issue—is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones. A clear, current estate plan spares them the stress […]
Big and small gifts, estate planning and showing you care, and what happens with a bequest
Money, mortality, and family relationships. Each of those topics alone can be tough for anyone to address head on, and when you combine them, it’s no wonder so many people put off setting up or updating their estate plans. Establishing a will, trust, and beneficiary designations forces a person to confront decisions about the ultimate […]
Tax-deductible, tax-exempt, and need-to-know nuances
As year-end approaches, your thoughts might naturally turn to charitable giving—both as a way to support favorite causes and to make the most of available tax benefits. Recent changes in the tax laws have caused many people to reflect on their own understanding of the rules for deductibility, starting with a very fundamental question about […]
Donor-advised funds: Bunching, abundance, and flexibility
Many people establish a donor-advised fund at the community foundation to simplify their giving, stay organized, and even engage the next generation in philanthropy. And, for some families, 2025 is the year when the donor-advised fund takes on an even bigger role in aligning charitable giving goals with changing tax laws. Even families who are […]
2025 Year-end dynamics: Tax law changes and increasing community needs
You are likely aware that many families in our community are struggling, and you may be wondering how you can help most effectively. Whether increased community needs are triggered by a government shutdown that disrupts paychecks, services, and community programs, a natural disaster, or economic factors, the community foundation is committed to helping you structure […]