Extreevaganza: Record Breaking Number Raised

Extreevaganza: Record Breaking Number Raised

If you made a donation, were a corporate partner, volunteered, or attended Extreevaganza either in person or virtually, THANK YOU. With your generosity, a record $115,000 was raised during this philanthropic evening that benefits the Otsego Community Foundation. In...

Six Ways to Make Your Giving Count Before 2021 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 six ways to make the most of your year-end giving: 1....
Grant Seekers Information Session

Grant Seekers Information Session

There will be a Grant Seekers information session at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, January 4th, in person in the upstairs meeting room of the Otsego County Library or via Zoom. This informational session is for nonprofits, educators and government agencies considering...

Youth Shotgun Program a Success

This summer, twelve Otsego County youths ages 11-16 participated in the the first Youth Shotgun Program at the Northland Sportsmen’s Club, funded by the Mark Brown Fund of the Otsego Community Foundation. The Mark Brown Fund was established by Mark’s friend...

Making an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) in 2021

The Cares Act suspension of required minimum distribution (RMD) has not been extended into 2021. If you are 70 ½ and older, you can donate up to $100,000 in IRA assets directly to the Community Foundation without taking the distribution into taxable income....