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As financial advisors, you're in a great position to bring charitable giving solutions to your client. In addition to helping them realize tax savings in light of financial gains and other circumstances, you can see patterns of charitable activity over time and offer ways to streamline their giving.

Common situations in which financial planners refer their clients to us include:

  • Regularly giving to charity
  • Supporting multiple charities each year
  • Selling a business
  • Planning for retirement
  • Realizing a financial gain
  • Exercising options
  • Estate, legacy or tax planning
  • Facing a desire to “scale up” their giving

WHY PARTNER WITH THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION?

  • Our charitable giving experts help you navigate the thicket of rules and regulations so your clients can achieve the maximum possible tax savings.
  • Ongoing research and extensive contacts in the community help donors stay informed of charities that match their charitable goals.
  • A variety of charitable giving tools let you and your client choose the option that fits their financial and philanthropic objectives.
  • Newsletters and publications keep you current on trends in philanthropy, including relevant tax and legal regulations, plus research about issues facing our community.
WHAT OUR DONORS SAY

“Our fund makes it easy to make grants, track the tax picture, and repeat giving as we choose.”

“Giving through The Minneapolis Foundation has focused and organized my giving, which has a satisfying outcome.”

“The whole family is proud of our giving through The Minneapolis Foundation – present and future.”

“I am better informed of community needs, and I enjoy the ease in making grants.”

“It is a great way to do donations and charitable giving on our own schedule.”

 

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