Among the changes enacted by the SECURE Act, which became law on December 20, 2019, is a provision eliminating the so-called stretch IRA. This change, which came as a surprise to many wealth advisors, requires that non-spousal beneficiaries of a decedent’s IRA draw...
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Grant Spotlight: Baby Wearing Incentive Program
Babywearing is the practice of keeping your baby or toddler close and connected to you as you engage in daily activities through the use of one of a variety of types of baby carriers. It is a traditional practice in many cultures that is not widely used by modern...
Extreevaganza Raised Record Funds…Thank You
If you made a donation, were a corporate partner, volunteered, or attended Extreevaganza Starry Starry Night, THANK YOU. With your generosity a record $78,000 was raised during this philanthropic evening that benefits the Community Fund of the Otsego Community...
Census 2020: Three Ways to Respond
By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. You will have three options for responding: Online By phone By mail The 2020 Census marks the first time you'll have the option to respond online. Do you want to respond using...
Important Community Grant Program Dates
With the start of 2020 the Community Grant Program is open. The Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) is proud to administer the Community Grant Program - a unique collaborative effort made possible by local funders to increase the effectiveness of grantmaking; growing...
Grant Spotlight: Otsego County Historical Society
History: A record or account of past events. We are lucky in Otsego County to have an amazing organization that helps tell and archive our local history. At the Otsego County Historical Society (OCHS), you connect directly with the past! Learn about your ancestors and...
Kickoff of YAC’s First Proactive Cyberbullying Outreach Held at Gaylord Middle School
On Thursday, November 21st the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) kicked off their first cyberbullying outreach presentation at Gaylord Middle School (GMS). Why was this outreach presentation so important? During the last youth needs survey, the youth of Otsego County...
Community Grant Program Hosting Grant Seekers Information Session
There will be a grant seekers information session at 4:00 pm on Monday, January 6th, at the Otsego County Library (700 S. Otsego). This informational session is for nonprofits, educators and government agencies considering submitting an application to the 2020...
Your Year End Giving Makes a Difference
Five ways to make your giving count before 2019 ends Now is a great time for giving. When you make a donation by December 31st to the Otsego Community Foundation, you aren’t just giving money—you’re creating positive impact that makes Otsego County better. Here are...
Grants in Action: 22 2 None
22 2 None THEIR MISSION: To stop the inconceivable number of veterans who take their own lives by reaching out, searching for, and supporting those who have sacrificed themselves both physically and mentally for this country, and now fight a daily inner battle with...
Sneak Peek into Extreevaganza Starry, Starry Night
December 6th is just around the corner and the Extreevaganza committee is working hard to make this year's event fun-filled, sensational and philanthropic. We have been getting inquiries into what can be expected with the move back to Otsego Resort, the co-host of...
The 2020 Census at a Glance
Please join us at the next Nonprofit Exchange (NPX) on Wednesday, November 13th at 8:00 am at the Otsego Community Foundation. This months topic is the 2020 Census. Counting everyone once, only once, and in the right place. The U.S. Census Bureau is the federal...