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Tools for Giving

Since our inception, MRG Foundation has helped progressive people figure out how to use their financial resources for good. Here are some tools for giving that we would like to share with you.

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In the Spirit of Sankofa: Looking Back and Walking Forward

Sharon reflects on the highlights of 2011, and where we can build on them in 2012.

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Donor Advised Funds: Important to Move Money Now, Not Later

Donor advised funds can be a powerful tool but only if the money actually gets to the community.

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Now's the Time To Start Your Year-End Stock Giving

Donating stock is a great way you can make a difference for the groups and causes you love.

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Billionaire Pledge --- The Sequel

MRG Foundation and more than 60 other foundations are committing to shift power to marginalized communities.

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So Many Groups, So Much Need: Deciding Who to Give To

There's no wrong way to be generous, but many folks ask me about how they can have a greater impact.

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Giving Stock – Don’t Wait Til the Last Minute!

For a year-end stock gift, it's best to make your decisions by mid-November.

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Who Benefits from the "Billionaire Pledge"?

When billionaires give their fortunes, how do poor people or communities of color benefit?

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Mary Catherine Lamb (March 12, 1949 - Aug. 15, 2009)

MRG Foundation receives a bequest from the estate of a Portland activist and noted artist

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Reminders from the Jury Room about Estate Planning

Nearly two weeks on the jury for an estate trial reminded me of important estate planning lessons.

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Estate Taxes in 2010 – Confusion Abounds

Big changes in the federal estate tax began on January 1, 2010. These changes could impact many unsuspecting households. 

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