In an unprecedented year, Greater Horizons donors used their charitable funds to respond to a myriad of needs and causes in 2020. Our newly released 2020 annual report details how individuals, families and companies gave back when it mattered most. Donor-Advised Funds In April of 2020, donors granted 170% more dollars over April 2019 from donor-advised funds, and in June, …
Exploring Early Childhood Care and Education: A Conversation with Shannon Rudisill
In this episode of the Grow Your Giving podcast, Senior Philanthropic Advisor Whitney Hosty explores the early childhood care and education landscape with Shannon Rudisill, Executive Director of the Early Childhood Funders Collaborative. Whitney and Shannon discuss the many challenges educators and families currently face and how philanthropists can play a role in filling the funding gaps. Listen to the …
Greater Horizons is a Leading Charitable Giving Foundation
Like any aspect of finances, charitable giving requires strategy in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. The difference with charitable giving is that it has the potential to support the causes you care about the most. In the end, you are making a positive impact, maximizing tax deductions and solidifying your legacy. Doing so is not merely a matter …
Donor-Advised Funds: A Critical Component of our Philanthropic Ecosystem
Greater Horizons’ goal is to provide our donors with a great giving experience. Part of that experience includes the ability to give strategically via donor-advised funds, which could span decades or multiple generations. From time to time, there are rumblings of legislation impacting donor-advised funds. We always have our ear to the ground in D.C. Right now, we are working …