All that and more: Your donor-advised fund may surprise you
You might initially think of a donor-advised fund as a simple charitable savings account: contribute assets, immediately receive a tax deduction, if eligible, and recommend grants to your favorite 501(c)(3) nonprofits over time. While that is certainly true, many people are surprised to learn just how flexible a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation can […]
A moment to meet: Philanthropy’s crucial role
Over the last several years, communities across the country, including our own region, have faced moments of enormous challenge, from natural disasters and economic uncertainty to housing shortages and growing mental health needs. Increasingly, the Community Foundation team is talking with donors and fund holders about how their charitable giving can make the biggest difference […]
The Power of Collective Giving, Community Grants Program
One of the most impactful ways the Community Foundation for the CSRA strengthens our region is through our Community Grants Program. Each year, the Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations working across a broad range of community needs throughout the Central Savannah River Area. From supporting educational opportunities and strengthening families to advancing health initiatives, […]
During Military Appreciation Month, the Community Foundation is pleased to announce $30,000 in Grants to Veterans Service Organizations through the Forces United Fund.
CFCSRA Forces United Fund Press Release 706.724.1314 | P.O. Box 31358 Augusta, GA 30903 | www.cfcsra.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2026 During Military Appreciation Month, the Community Foundation is pleased to announce $30,000 in Grants to Veterans Service Organizations through the Forces United Fund. This month, a total of $30,000 in grant funding […]
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Transferring a private foundation? Remind clients to communicate.
As you work with clients who have established a private foundation, it is not uncommon for the conversation to eventually turn to whether this structure still makes sense. What began as a seemingly logical vehicle for organizing a family’s philanthropy can, over time, become administratively burdensome, especially as leadership transitions to the next generation. In […]
Worth a look: Charitable gifts of real estate
If your client base includes philanthropic individuals and families, you’re likely aware that gifts of real estate are an option to fund charitable giving. Real estate is the largest asset class in the world, yet various industry sources suggest that only 3% of charitable giving involves gifts of real estate. Still, it’s understandable that charitable […]
Case study: Business Owners Exit With a Family Legacy
As an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, you probably work with several clients who own a family business. You’ve likely also considered that there may be a role for strategic philanthropy in family business succession planning to help clients get ready for an eventual exit. But so what? How does strategic philanthropy actually play out […]
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 […]