Checking in on your charitable plan
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” — John Lennon You’ve certainly heard that well-known
Courtney Larson
July 28, 2026
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” — John Lennon You’ve certainly heard that well-known
At the FM Area Foundation, we work with a wide range of donors who want to support favorite charities and
In 2025, we were pleased to welcome 36 new funds established by philanthropic individuals, families and businesses throughout our community.
Timothy J. Beaton believed philanthropy had the power to transform communities. As Executive Director of the FM Area Foundation from
The FM Area Foundation has awarded $711,905 in community grants to 101 nonprofit organizations serving Cass County, N.D., and Clay
The FM Area Foundation was honored to attend the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the new America 250 Mural
You’ve no doubt noticed that Qualified Charitable Distributions (“QCDs”) continue to gain traction as one of the most practical and
If you’re like many advisors, you may have discovered that often charitable giving conversations begin (and end!) with cash or
The FM Area Foundation is inviting community members, nonprofit partners, donors and professional advisors to join a special Summer Celebration
For many attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, the tax law changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are old