All that and more: Your donor-advised fund may surprise you
You might initially think of a donor-advised fund as a simple charitable savings account: contribute assets, immediately receive a tax
Courtney Larson
August 12, 2026
You might initially think of a donor-advised fund as a simple charitable savings account: contribute assets, immediately receive a tax
August is Make-A-Will Month, making it the perfect time to think about more than just your financial plans. It’s an
“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