Cash crunch: Gifting non-income producing assets

For clients who rely on fixed-income assets, such as bonds, as well as wages, to cover their living expenses, the inflation pinch indeed may mean fewer dollars available for charitable giving. Still, for clients who own property, stocks, and other assets that tend to go up in value in an inflationary environment, now may be a good time to take …

Big Gifts are Getting Bigger

We’re honored to work with so many attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors who are committed to helping clients achieve their philanthropic goals. Every day, we are inspired by our donors–your clients–who frequently tell us how grateful they are for the strong working relationship between you, as their trusted advisors, and our team, as a trusted source for community knowledge and …

February email to Professional Advisors:

As February comes to a close, it’s still not clear what might happen with tax reform given the fluid status of the Build Back Better Act. But that doesn’t mean we can’t approach the tax season with enthusiasm for helping philanthropic individuals and families achieve their goals for improving the quality of life in McHenry County. According to a 2021 …