Budgeting has its benefits, even with charitable giving
Your family may be among those who are taking their charitable giving budgets more seriously this year, given uncertainty surrounding interest rates, potential new [...]
Doing your due diligence
You’re ready to roll into a new year, and that includes staying involved with the charities you love, whether as a donor, volunteer, board [...]
Philanthropy and New Year’s Resolutions
Philanthropy. It’s a big, intimidating word. According to dictionary.com, philanthropy is defined as, “the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by [...]
Gifts of life insurance: Securing your charitable future
You’re likely well aware of the important role life insurance can play in your estate and financial plans. More than half of GenX and Baby Boomers [...]
Doubling down: More good in your retirement years
If you’ve reached or are nearing retirement age, you may be evaluating how charitable giving fits into your life in a bigger way than [...]
Charitable tax tips for the road ahead
No doubt you are reading plenty about potential tax planning strategies in this post-election environment. Now is a great time to lean on the [...]
Generational impact, with or without children
At the Winona Community Foundation, we’re honored to work with our donors and fund holders to achieve a wide range of charitable giving goals [...]
Fostering trust and making a difference
Many people are not aware of the extent to which America’s charitable organizations help improve quality of life in our communities. From social services [...]
A trio of donor tips to wrap up 2024
Year-end is closing in, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the advice floating around about what to do before December 31. We’re [...]
What is a Community Foundation?
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION? A community foundation can be defined simply as a grantmaking public charity dedicated to improving the lives of people [...]