Your IRA is a force for good
It probably would not surprise you to learn that over 42% of Americans own an IRA. In many cases, IRAs–especially for people who have [...]
Variety is the spice of…giving
If you’ve been working with us for a while, you certainly know that it’s easy to make a gift to a cause you care [...]
Congratulations to the BK5K Road Race Planning Committee
Empowering Youth: Presenting the 2024 Founders Award On October 8, 2024, the Winona Community Foundation awarded the members of the BK5K [...]
Winona Community Foundation Awards $71,972 to Local Nonprofits
Winona Community Foundation Awards $71,972 to Local Nonprofits An important part of the Winona Community Foundation’s mission is realized though [...]
Giving to others gives us lots of reasons to smile
Charitable giving is important not only locally and nationally, but also internationally. Indeed, the World Giving Index 2024 Global Trends in Generosity reports that 4.3 billion [...]
Endowments and quasi-endowments: Similar, but not exactly the same
If you’ve been involved in philanthropy for a while, you certainly have heard the term “endowment.” You’re also likely aware that endowments are established [...]
Standard deduction planning: Avoid leaving dollars behind
One of many items on the legislative “watch list,” especially in light of the upcoming elections, is the standard deduction. Without intervening legislation, in [...]
Inspiring good habits: Tips for better giving
We are always committed to sharing tips and insights that can help you get more satisfaction from your charitable giving and in turn make [...]
Not even the kitchen sink: Giving your house to charity is worth exploring
Did you know August was national Make-A-Will month? Probably not. But that’s ok, because, really, any month is the right time to take action [...]
This may be your best move yet!
If you’ve already established a donor-advised fund at the Winona Community Foundation, you can understand why it’s become such a popular tool to organize [...]
