November 2010Vol 3, Issue 10
Liberty Square in Fall
Giving Matters
Door County
Community Foundation

Greetings!

 
DCCF LogoLast month, I had the opportunity to attend the first annual Celebrate Women luncheon hosted by the Women's Fund of Door County. It was an enormously successful event attended by over 300 women (and 5 men) at the Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay.

In the days that followed, I was surprised that some of my male colleagues wondered out loud why I, as a man, would go to a Women's Fund event. On the surface, it's really a silly question. What man wouldn't enjoy being one of only five men in a room surrounded by more than 300 women. But when I took some time to talk with the other men who attended the luncheon, it's easy to understand why it's not only women who should care about the Women's Fund. 

You can read the rest of the story in the latest issue of the Peninsula Pulse.

I hope you're having a wonderful fall in Door County!Bret Bicoy   



Bret N. Bicoy
President & CEO
Door County
Community Foundation, Inc.
In This Issue
Protecting Your Estate from Uncle Sam
Symbiotic Ways Private Foundations use the Community Foundation
Historic Preservation Fund and Youth as Resources Grants Available

Our Board of Directors

Dick Egan, Chairman
John Herlache, Vice Chairman
Polly Alberts, Secretary
Mike Felhofer, Treasurer
Ruth Barker
Bill Boettcher
Michael Brecke
David Eliot
Richard Hauser
William Goldammer
Marcia Peterson
Nancy Sargent 
Jane Stevenson
 
Protecting Your Estate Plan from Uncle Sam
 

Baylake Bank and Pinkert Law Firm LLP are hosting an informative seminar which will offer in-depth estate planning information, discuss possible estate tax changes based on the ever changing Estate Planningpolitical landscape in Washington, and add important opportunities available through charitable giving.

 

Mark Jinkins and Richard Hauser of Pinkert Law Firm LLP will be presenting the seminar and will be available to answer your questions.

 

Bret Bicoy of the Door County Community Foundation will also be attending to offer some insight on the importance of incorporating charitable giving into your estate plans. 

 

You are invited to attend any of the following sessions:

 

Thursday, November 4th at 6 p.m.

Good Samaritan Scandia Village, Sister Bay

 

Tuesday, November 9th at 11 a.m.

Findlay's Holiday Inn, Washington Island

 

Tuesday, November 9th at 6 p.m.

Baylake Bank Conference Center, Sturgeon Bay


Please register by calling Stephanie Fish at Baylake Bank at (920) 743-5551 x1133.

 

Symbiotic Ways Private Foundations Use the Community Foundation

Working TogetherThe Door County Community Foundation is a strong advocate for the use of Donor Advised Funds as a cheaper and more tax-efficient alternative to establishing your own private foundation.  But even after considering the options, for some families, a private foundation continues to be a the right choice for them.

However, what is often lost in this discussion is that these two giving vehicles - community foundations and private foundations - are not mutually exclusive.  In fact, a public charity like the Door County Community Foundation can be an excellent resource and partner for families that already have established their own private foundation.

A recent article by Bryan Clontz of Charitable Solutions, LLC outlines ten effective ways that a communtiy foundation can assist private foundations in overcoming many of their limitations.  Read the entire article at the Planned Giving Design Center.

Email the Community Foundation, call (920) 746-1786, or contact your own legal or tax professional to learn how the Door County Community Foundation can be an excellent partner and resources to your private foundation.

Historic Preservation Fund and Youth Grants Available
 

Working in partnership with the Clifford and Clara Herlache Heritage Foundation, the Community Foundation's Historic Preservation Fund supports the appreciation, enhancement and preservation of historical landmarks and the cultural heritage of Door County, Wisconsin.

 

The Community Foundation is now accepting applications from historical societies and other kinds of charities that want to incorporate the preservation or celebration of Door County's history into their work.


Historic Preservation Fund materials may be downloaded from the Community Foundation's website.  Applications and supporting materials must be received at the Community Foundation by Tuesday, November 16.


Kooking with KatieThe Door County Service Club Coalition invites local youth groups to apply for the Youth as Resources mini-grants.

Recent Youth as Resources mini-grant recipients include a group of students from Southern Door who are producing a cooking show for the community, and a 4-H group's barn quilt project. 

As a part of the grant review process, at least one participating student will be required to present their application and answer the questions of the review committee.  Upcoming application deadlines for the 2010-2011 school year are December 1, March 1, and May 2.  Grant decisions and funds will be available usually within 4 weeks of the application deadline.

Visit the Community Foundation's website for more details or to download the application materials.  Christine Henkel of the Door County Community Foundation is available to answer questions and help guide you through the application process.  Call (920) 746-1786 or send us an email.

The Historic Presevation Fund and the Youth as Resources mini-grants program are two more of the Funds at the Door County Community Foundation.

If you'd like to learn how you can incorporate these Funds into your estate plans, or to create one of your own, call us at (920) 746-1786 or drop us an email.  We're here to help you give back to sustain the community we love!
The Door County Community Foundation, Inc. is a collection of separate charitable funds set up by individuals, families, non-profit organizations, private foundations and businesses that are managed, invested and disbursed for the current and future good of Door County.

Inspiring People to Give Back to Sustain the Community We Love.