With over 30 years of philanthropic experience, the TCFHR team works alongside advisors to complement your services and help your clients build a personalized charitable giving plan that aligns with their personal values. We accept a variety of diversified assets, helping each of your clients maximize tax benefits and their community impact.
We collaborate with financial advisors and wealth managers to help their clients find ways to donate money, securities, property, and more complex gifts.
We’re a resource for lawyers specializing in estate planning and Elder Law who are helping their clients manage estate plans and legacies by providing structured charitable giving options.
We partner with CPAs and accountants to help facilitate tax-effective donations to the Community Endowment or nonprofits that complement the values and passions of their clients.
Introducing new board members Matthew W. Light, Beverly McGowan, and Annette Paxton
Photos by Jon Styer, At Ease Design Co. Three new members have joined the board of directors of The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham. “At our November board meeting, we welcomed Beverly McGowan, Matthew W. Light, and Annette Paxton to service. We thank them for their commitment and dedication of their expertise to the […]
NEW: Tax law changes in 2026 that may affect your giving
Our current and prospective fundholders, and anyone interested in giving to local causes, should be aware of the following changes and a few new tax laws that may impact charitable giving. Social Security COLA increases The Social Security Administration announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase effective January 1, 2026. This increase reflects inflation’s trajectory and […]
Case study: A QCD conversion in action
If you know the basics of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) but have a hard time envisioning exactly what to say and do when they come up in a client conversation, you are not alone! Whether you are an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, at some point you will find yourself in the middle of a […]