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Equilibrium Between Taxes And A Universal Charitable Deduction May 3, 2021 A Universal Charitable Deduction (UCD) that kicks in at 1.9% of adjusted gross income (AGI) would create the optimal balance between generating donations and federal tax subsidies, according to new research. Congress created a one-year UCD of $300 as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act but that might add to giving by “only a tiny amount” and provide recipients with as little as $100 million, compared with the $1.5 billion in costs from forgone federal income tax revenue. “The bu...

Flint River Watershed Coalition, Kayak Flint getting new home with fishing spots and lookout points Today 7:17 AM Ryan Crenshaw with Terrain 360 and Jaime Welch, the paddle programs manager at the Flint River watershed coalition, go down the Flint River to capture a 360 degree photo of the water trail on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. (Kathryn Ziesig | MLive.com)Kathryn Ziesig | MLive.com Facebook Share FLINT, MI — The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation granted $350,000 to support a Flint River revitalization project along Kearsley Street in Flint. The grant will provide funding to the Foundation ...

There’s talk of a major investment in Flint Community Schools. But at this point, it’s still just talk. Flint public schools have been caught in a downward spiral for years, declining enrollment fueled by aging buildings. But key players in Flint have been talking behind the scenes about a plan to build new schools. Those talks have produced a draft “Memorandum of Understanding” that outlines a plan to build new school buildings, including a replacement for the former Flint Central High School. The plan also includes money for addition educational resources. The plan’s price tag is ...

Mott Foundation grants $1 million to YMCA of Greater Flint Updated Apr 01, 2021; Posted Apr 01, 2021 A woman dressed as Santa Claus peers into a large cutout of a Christmas tree during the 10th annual Flint YMCA Santa Run and Walk on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Flint. (Jake May | MLive.com)Jake May | MLive.com Facebook Share FLINT – The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation has granted $1 million to the YMCA of Greater Flint to help the organization maintain its services in the community as it deals with significant financial loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The two-year grant -- with $500,0...

CSUS alumnus spotlight: Tim Eder Photo courtesy of Mary Jane Eder Tim Eder’s passion for the Great Lakes is clear in his words and in his work. “The Great Lakes are my home,” says Tim. “I'm from Michigan and it’s where I grew up. The Great Lakes define our state. They define our climate. They define many aspects of our economy.” Cultivating his passion in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at MSU helped him build a career supporting the people and causes that protect the Great Lakes. Tim is currently a program officer at the Mott Foundation. Before joining the Mott F...