The Grande Center: Education, Opportunity, and Sustainability

The Grande Center: Education, Opportunity, and Sustainability

A Non-Profit Investment Fund for an organization lifting up a rural community through education and opportunity The Grande Center for Education and Economic Opportunity brings together three vital opportunities for rural, refugee communities in El Salvador –...
Why Bunching Donations Today Makes Sense for Tomorrow

Why Bunching Donations Today Makes Sense for Tomorrow

Article updated 09/25/2023 We have written about bunching before, so why might now an opportune time to bunch your charitable donations into a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? Below is a scenario you may want to discuss with your CPA or wealth advisor (or – for CPAs...
How can we get our children involved in philanthropy?

How can we get our children involved in philanthropy?

This question was top-of-mind for a family (we’ll call them Mr. & Mrs. Carpenter) who was working with the Foundation. Their children were grown, and the couple had plans for substantial giving both now and through their estate plan. But they were searching for...
My High School Work Study Experience

My High School Work Study Experience

Over the past two years, we’ve had the pleasure of getting to know our first Cristo Rey intern. Victor came to us as a shy but competent and hard-working Junior. He’s now leaving our team as a Cristo Rey graduate starting his first year at San Jose State University....
Busting Myths about Creating a Will

Busting Myths about Creating a Will

Myth: You only need a will if you have a lot of money or property. Fact: There are many important reasons to have a will. Deciding where your assets go is a big part of a will, but there are many other decisions you can make like: nominating guardians for your minor...
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