Hello from the East Tennessee Foundation!

It is hard to believe that 2025 is winding down. It was a busy mid-year as donors and their tax advisors scrambled to understand the new tax laws against a backdrop of increasing community needs.

Here’s what’s trending at the East Tennessee Foundation this month:

• Many families spend time over the holidays focusing on their charitable giving priorities. If your family is among them, now is a good time to consider how both long-term and short-term planning can be important components of a comprehensive philanthropic strategy.
• You may still have questions about the basics of the new tax laws. We have provided a quick overview, with a particular focus on what might impact charitable giving plans through the remainder of 2025.
• Donor advised funds are just one of many vehicles available through the East Tennessee Foundation to help you structure your charitable giving and support the causes you care about. As we approach year-end, this is a great time to review the many reasons to consider establishing your donor advised fund at the East Tennessee Foundation.

We are honored to work with so many individuals, families, and businesses to make a difference in the causes you care about. Thank you for the opportunity to work together. As always, please reach out anytime!