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FM Area Foundation

Fargo ND/Moorhead MN, United States

https://areafoundation.org/

The FM Area Foundation encourages and nourishes the giving spirit in the community. Today, the Foundation manages over $100 million in assets and has granted more than $60 million to create stronger, more vibrant communities. Mission: We help donors maximize their philanthropy to create a vibrant community full of opportunities for everyone.

Publications

2024 Annual Report


June 19, 2025

FMAF Created in 1960


May 2, 2025

2024 ND Charitable Tax Credit Qualified Endowments


December 3, 2024

2024 FM Area Caring Catalog


November 19, 2024

Fostering Trust and Making a Difference


November 4, 2024

Generational impact, with or without children


November 4, 2024

At a loss for words? Tips for starting a charitable giving conversation


October 10, 2024

Into the great unknown


October 10, 2024

This may be your best move yet


September 11, 2024

Giving to others gives us lots of reasons to smile


September 11, 2024

2024 Caring Catalog Participants


September 10, 2024

Less Can Be More: Charitable Giving Helps Parents Pass Wealth to Children


August 12, 2024

Counting Pennies: How to Counsel Frugal Yet Charitable Clients


August 12, 2024

Gifts of Real Estate: Watch Every Step


August 12, 2024

Up In The Air: Charitable Planning In A Shifting Tax Landscape


July 18, 2024

Six for the summer: Mid-year reminders about charitable giving


July 18, 2024

2023 Annual Report


June 18, 2024

Celebrate variety: Many assets make great gifts to charity


June 13, 2024

Legal developments: We're watching!


June 13, 2024

Left Behind? Why companies need philanthropy advice, too


June 13, 2024

Donor-Advised Fund D0's and Don'ts


May 10, 2024

Five FAQ's To Help You Establish An Endowment


May 10, 2024

Fund types tailored to your client's charitable goals


April 10, 2024

"Shell funds" and other handy tools for charitable clients who are planning ahead


April 10, 2024

Celebration of Women & Their Music Scholarship Application


April 9, 2024

What happens when I leave a bequest to my fund at the community foundation?


March 12, 2024

Our door is open: What happens when you meet with the team


March 12, 2024

Tips for serving clients who love local


February 6, 2024

FAQ's: A snapshot of clients' tax-time charitable giving questions


February 6, 2024

FM Area Foundation: Connecting People and Purpose


January 31, 2024

Clean slate: Tips for charitable giving in 2024


January 9, 2024

Philanthropy keeps your clients sticky


December 6, 2023

By the numbers: What's around the corner in 2024


December 6, 2023

Charitable giving tips for clients’ golden years


December 6, 2023

Get ahead of the year-end-rush


November 8, 2023

Crisis giving: Avoiding Pitfalls


November 8, 2023

2023 FM Area Caring Catalog


November 1, 2023

Charitable planning and women clients: Three mini-case studies


October 9, 2023

Spotting opportunity: Moving from a commercial fund to the FM Area Foundation


October 9, 2023

Relief from catch-up requirements: More money for charitable giving?


September 14, 2023

Rethinking inherited IRAs


September 14, 2023

How Does The FM Area Foundation Work?


August 22, 2023

Legacy giving: A conversation that's full of opportunity


August 17, 2023

2022 FM Area Foundation Annual Report


August 2, 2023

Unlock the unexpected power of regret to grow your charitable giving


July 14, 2023

Recognition or anonymity: Which one's for you?


July 14, 2023

Summer Topics Worth Reading


June 13, 2023

Bridging the Gaps in Multi-Generational Family Philanthropy


June 13, 2023