Generosity

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which takes effect this tax year, has raised questions about its potential effect on charitable deductions and contributions. These new tax rules passed by Congress nearly doubled the standard deduction for couples — from $12,700 to $24,000 — while simultaneously limiting many…

Giving Circles bring together individuals who pool their charitable dollars and collectively decide which projects and nonprofits will be the recipients of the funds. GCF will match members’ contributions to make an even bigger impact. GCF convened its first Giving Circle, for Vibrant Arts and Culture, in 2017. The 11…

What do a couple from Michigan and a woman from Lexington, Kentucky have in common? These young transplants are so in love with their adopted home, they practically gush as they compare notes. “I fell in love with the city the moment I arrived,” said Katie Hesse. “It’s easy to…

Andrea Cornett and Ginny Wiltse joke that after raising eight children, Helen Steiner Rice was their mother’s ninth child. This “child” was a beloved poet and inspirational writer who passed away at age 81 in 1981. Andrea and Ginny’s father, former Cincinnati Mayor Eugene Ruehlmann, was Helen’s attorney. Helen wanted to…