2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists Announced

The Community Foundation of Boone County (CFBC) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Boone County. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and...

Legacy in Action: Gifts of Stock

Gifts of Appreciated Stock—A Smart Way to Give Appreciated stock, held for more than one year, can be the ideal choice for individuals who want their charitable gifts to make the biggest impact for the lowest possible cost. The secret ingredient: double tax benefits....

Legacy in Action: The Nuts and Bolts of Donor-Advised Funds

A Current Gift that Preserves Future Flexibility A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a contractual relationship between a donor and a sponsoring organization. The donor makes a charitable contribution to the sponsoring organization, which then owns the assets and...