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Holidays and tax planning (although very different in the ways they are celebrated!) are both year-end traditions. No doubt you’ve got the holidays covered, and perhaps your advisors are already helping you make sure your tax planning is in place. It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with several important year-end charitable giving techniques and deadlines so you can be prepared for conversations with your attorney, accountant, and financial advisor, as well as the team at the Paso del Norte Community Foundation. We stand ready to assist! 

The end of the year is a well-documented season of anxiety for many people. Fortunately, working through the list of organizations you'd like to support can be a bright spot. The team at the Paso del Norte Community Foundation can help you accomplish your charitable giving objectives efficiently, effectively, and joyfully, including tapping into tax benefits. Learn why waiting until the end of the year to complete your giving actually has a silver lining.

The Paso del Norte Trail is thrilled to introduce Iberty Treviño as the new Friends of the Trail Coordinator for the PdN Trail. In her role, Iberty is spearheading fundraising initiatives, grassroots engagement, event planning, and building our volunteer program. Since joining the team, Iberty has proven to be an invaluable asset to the Paso del Norte Trail project by growing awareness of the trail on Giving Day. “ We were deeply moved to see that with the support of the community, we were able to raise an impressive $7,415, including a generous match from Marathon Petroleum,” Iberty says. Funds will be used to enhance the PdN Trail through a series of events, expanded outreach, and the implementation of essential trail amenities.

Thank you for supporting the 8th annual El Paso Giving Day! Together, we #HitAHomeRun and raised $1,303,457 for 234 nonprofits in our community. Including $285,600 in matching provided by our amazing sponsors. 

Congratulations to our 2nd annual Gator Tank winners! Fab Lab El Paso came in 1st place, winning $7,500, Paso del Norte Center for Hope came in 2nd place, winning $5,000, El Paso Jazz Girls came in 3rd place, winning $2,500, and Boys and Girls Club of El Paso and NAMI El Paso winning the Kudos Prizes of $1,000 each. Thank you to the cohort, mentors, and judges who made this Gator Tank a great one! Congratulations to our winners

Do good, feel better. It is not your imagination! When you give to charity or do something good for others, you really do feel better. From reductions in risks for high blood pressure to sleeping better at night, learn why philanthropy is such a powerful catalyst for well-being--both your own well-being and the health and happiness of the people whose lives you are improving through gifts to your favorite nonprofits.

Make sure you are aware of the specific parameters around tax deductibility as you plan your end-of-year giving. 

It’s always a great time to review your estate plan and legacy gifts

Thank you to all of our scholarship recipients, fundholders, and family members who joined us for our inaugural Scholarship Reception!

Gator Tank participants learn how to design their pitch decks!

Congratulations to the Fox Family for their $25 million investment to support a future comprehensive cancer center at Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Unlock the unexpected power of regret to grow your charitable giving