The Foundation CEO and staff share their latest insights on pressing issues, philanthropy and the work of creating opportunity and equity in Greater New Haven. 

By Sharon Cappetta, CAP® / April 08, 2026

While the OBBBA made charitable giving a particularly effective strategy in 2025 for tax and financial purposes, 2026 holds opportunities, as well. 

By Sharon Cappetta, CAP® / March 10, 2026

You probably work with several clients who own a family business. There may be a role for strategic philanthropy in family business succession planning to help clients get ready for an eventual exit.  

By Sharon Cappetta, CAP® / February 09, 2026

Real estate ownership is expected to change hands at a rapid pace in the midst of a major transfer of wealth over the coming years. Here are some points to keep in mind on how real estate can support charitable goals in a tax-efficient way. 

By / January 12, 2026

Our philanthropic advisors can help you and your clients identify the best way to deploy their charitable dollars.  

By Karen DuBois-Walton / December 11, 2025
By Sharon Cappetta, CAP® / December 03, 2025

Here are two bonus “must-knows.”

By / November 26, 2025
By Sharon Cappetta, CAP® / November 10, 2025

If your client base includes business owners, you’re no doubt aware of the benefits of giving closely-held business interests to charity. Most advisors encounter only a few of these situations, but when you do, our team at The Community Foundation can help you make the most of your client’s opportunity. 

By Sharon Cappetta, CAP® / October 13, 2025

Consider: Margaret Davis has more money in her IRAs than she’ll ever need. 

By Sharon Cappetta, CAP® / September 08, 2025

We work with business owners to structure charitable giving plans that achieve the company’s goals for its employees and the community. For your clients that run a business, here are some of the changes to the charitable deduction rules that apply to corporations.