Advisor Stories

“I believe in the importance of holistic planning and the impact it has on my clients,” said Kevin. “The Community Foundation will meet people where they are.”

In her role as a Certified Public Accountant, Madelyn Hornstein is often asked for charitable giving advice by her clients interested in establishing a private foundation. She always recommends the Community Foundation as an option to consider.

“A donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation eliminates those issues and simplifies a family’s tax plan.”

Charitable clients love to learn that there are many options for giving to charity that can be tailored to fit their unique needs.

Mark and Reghan wanted to maximize the benefit of their contribution to local organizations and direct the money to where it’ll have the most impact.

“When our clients show interest in charitable planning, we feel very comfortable referring them to the Community Foundation.”

“This community is home; whatever we can do to ensure a bright future for Central New York, we should do it!”