Virginia, Minnesota Community Foundation

10/23/2026

National Estate Planning Awareness Week is observed every year during the third full week of October, it's a reminder to prepare for the inevitable by putting a thoughtful estate plan in place; one that protects your loved ones and your legacy.

An estate plan can include a will, a trust, or both. It may also outline beneficiary designations for assets such as bank accounts, retirement plans, and life insurance policies. And it should include powers of attorney to ensure your wishes are honored if you become unable to make decisions about your finances or healthcare.

Creating an estate plan brings peace of mind and it's also a powerful way to shape and support what matters most to you. Your local community foundation can help you explore ways to include charitable giving in your plans, creating a lasting impact for the people and places you care about. Whether through a gift in your will or another planned giving option, there are ways to align your legacy with your goals.

You can even make your gift in honor or in memory of someone special. With a simple plan, you can make an incredible difference locally right here in Kansas.

To learn more, or to let us know you've already included an organization in your plans, contact us today. We're happy to work with you and your attorney or financial advisor.

10/22/2026

We're just two weeks away! Join us Wednesday, November 4th, for a free educational webinar focused on year-end giving and how community foundations can help you make a meaningful impact close to home.

Register today! www.communitygiving.org/event/yearendgivingwebinar/

Hear from a panel of local community foundation executive directors as they share practical tips for connecting your charitable goals with community needs, exploring year-end giving strategies, and making the most of the resources you want to give.

Whether you're a fundholder, exploring your giving options, or a professional advisor, you'll leave with ideas to help make your year-end giving count.

10/20/2026

What kind of legacy do you want to leave?

During National Estate Planning Week, take time to reflect on the people, places and causes that have shaped your life. Estate planning is an opportunity to put your wishes in writing and consider how your generosity could make a difference for future generations.

Whether you want to provide for loved ones, support a favorite nonprofit or help your community thrive, planning ahead can help make your intentions known.

Start exploring your estate planning options and discover how you can create a lasting impact. Learn more: https://plannedgiving.communitygiving.org/?pageID=19

10/16/2026

Join us Wednesday, October 21, for a free webinar exploring how a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from an IRA can potentially provide tax benefits while supporting the causes you care about. Hear from Jaclyn Schroeder of U.S. Bank, along with a donor, nonprofit leader, and financial advisor, about how QCDs work and how they can fit into your charitable giving plans.

Register today! https://www.communitygiving.org/event/irawebinar2026/

10/09/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, October 12th, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026.

10/06/2026

Could a gift from your IRA be part of your charitable giving plan? Join us October 21 to find out.

Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday, October 21, and discover how making a gift from an IRA can potentially reduce taxes, support the causes you love and create impact in your community.

If you’re age 70½ or older and have an IRA, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) may offer a meaningful way to support the causes and communities you care about while potentially providing tax benefits. Join Jaclyn Schroeder of U.S. Bank, along with a donor, nonprofit leader and financial advisor, for a practical conversation about how QCDs work and how they can fit into your charitable giving plans. You’ll hear different perspectives on using an IRA to make charitable gifts, including how QCDs can help meet required minimum distribution (RMD) obligations while supporting organizations making a difference in our communities. You’ll also learn how your local Community Foundation can help make charitable giving easier by connecting your giving interests with community needs and helping you explore ways to create a lasting impact.

Register today and learn how a QCD could be part of your giving strategy. https://www.communitygiving.org/event/irawebinar2026/

09/17/2026

Nothing says fall is here more than a fresh cup of chili! Our crew is out and ready to greet the community at the annual Iron Range Rotary Club Chili Cook. Stop by and see us!

09/04/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026.

08/25/2026

Looking for ways to strengthen your nonprofit’s financial future? Learn how Agency Funds can help during our free webinar on September 2. Register for free via zoom!

08/10/2026

Build for the future of your nonprofit. Learn how an Agency Fund can turn today’s resources into long-term support for your mission during our free webinar on September 2. Register here: www.communitygiving.org/event/agencyfundwebinar2026/

What if your organization could turn today’s generosity into a resource that helps support your mission for years to come?

Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday, September 2nd at 12:00PM for an informative and engaging webinar exploring Agency Funds, a tool that can help nonprofit organizations build long-term financial resources while connecting their work to the broader strength of a local community foundation.

Whether your organization already holds an Agency Fund or you’re simply curious about how one could benefit your nonprofit, you’ll learn how these funds work, how investment can enhance long-term impact, and how partnering with a Community Foundation can support your organization’s goals.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.communitygiving.org/event/agencyfundwebinar2026/