Volunteer Spotlight – Jennie Zoll

Volunteer Spotlight – Jennie Zoll

This month, our Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) Volunteer Spotlight shines on Jennie Zoll. Without volunteers like Jennie, the OCF would not exist. We rely on community members like Jennie, who donate their time, energy, and expertise to the organization. Jennie is...
Secure Act 2.0, New Rules Governing Charitable Gifts

Secure Act 2.0, New Rules Governing Charitable Gifts

On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2022 (SECURE Act 2.0). The law builds upon the initial SECURE Act, passed in 2019, and includes dozens of new provisions aimed at helping...
OCF Welcomes Communications Coordinator

OCF Welcomes Communications Coordinator

We are happy to announce that Kristine Lassen has joined the Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) team as our Communications Coordinator! “Over the past few years, the OCF has experienced significant growth. The workload, with gifts received and grants awarded, has...
OCF Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

OCF Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) is accepting scholarship applications for graduating seniors, fifth-year early college participants, and current college students starting on February 1, 2023. A total of 13 scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $500-$1,500....
Volunteer Spotlight: Barb Brown

Volunteer Spotlight: Barb Brown

This month’s volunteer spotlight features Barb Brown. Barb has been a big part of the transformational growth of the OCF. She started as an active parent when her daughter was a member of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and then she became the advisor. She...