Gulfport, MS (January 28, 2025) – Throughout February, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) will hold its inaugural 228 Day campaign, highlighting the Foundation’s impact on the region since 1989. The month-long celebration will culminate in the 228 Day Open...
GULFPORT, MS (June 4, 2024) – Seven South Mississippi educators are receiving training in dyslexia therapy thanks to a $9,500 grant recently awarded to Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia in Ocean Springs. The grant was awarded from the John T. and Lois R. “Sonny” Velkas...
I hope 2023 has gone well for you thus far. I would like to share a few important tips for getting your tax and personal financial planning in shape throughout the year. Federal income tax brackets are rising. Federal income tax rates fall into seven tax brackets...
Traditionally established at community foundations for individual and family giving to selected charities, donor advised funds (DAFs) are rising in popularity. Tax changes that doubled the previous standard deduction through 2025 mean that DAFs are more tax...