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Michael Maehl

DAFs can be flexible, efficient giving conduits

Important plan features should be considered when selecting provider
May 23, 2024
Michael Maehl

There are many important planning features to consider when deciding which donor-advised fund provider to work with.


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Retirement funds can be gifted first in estate plan

Adjusting beneficiaries could preserve more tax-free assets for heirs
May 23, 2024
Beau Ruff

When weighing how best to incorporate charitable giving into your estate plan, it can make sense to lean on pre-tax retirement accounts such as a 401(k) or traditional individual retirement account.


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Giving with intention can help maximize impact

Several tax-advantaged strategies are available for philanthropic donors
May 23, 2024
Nick R. Fuller

Although charitable giving is an endeavor worth undertaking, doing so intentionally can help maximize the value and impact of lifetime gifts while lowering one's total tax bill.


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2024 Icons: Mark Sonderen

Second-generation manufacturer grows company, leaves it in third-gen's hands
May 9, 2024
Mike McLean

Journal Icon Mark Sonderen took over Sonderen Packaging Inc. from his father in 1978 and led the company’s growth for 36 years before handing the reins over to his son and daughter.


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2024 Icons: Providence's Mike Wilson

Former CEO helped create Heart Institute, INHS
May 9, 2024
Dylan Harris

Mike Wilson’s inherent ability to bring people and ideas together played a significant role in shaping Spokane’s largest health care system.


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2024 Icons: Inland Northwest Health Services' Nancy Vorhees

Nurse turned executive brought telehealth to Spokane
May 9, 2024
Karina Elias

Nancy Vorhees, former chief operations officer for Inland Northwest Health Services, paved a path for telemedicine in the region, worked with legislators to improve access to care, and mentored future leaders during her decades-long career. 



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2024 Icons: Haase Landscape Inc.'s Clyde Haase

Landscaping authority keeps physically active, still owns House to Home
May 9, 2024
Kim Crompton

Though retired from the prominent Spokane Valley-based landscaping business he co-founded, Clyde Haase remains active and keeps his eye the ball.



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2024 Icons: Jeanne Ager

Spokane philanthropic icon helped raise over $1 billion in her career
May 9, 2024
Erica Bullock

Jeanne Ager is a philanthropic fundraising icon, according to many people who have worked with the 91-year-old Spokane entrepreneur.


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2024 Icons: Itron Inc.'s Johnny Humphreys

Companies grown by longtime tech exec remain vibrant today
May 9, 2024
Linn Parish

As CEO of Itron Inc. from 1987 to 2000, Johnny Humphreys, saw annual revenue climb to $280 million from $20 million.


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Spokane private school employment jumps to record high

Some Inland Northwest institutions see minimal increase
April 25, 2024
Dylan Harris

Private school employment is at an all-time high in the Spokane area, but not all schools feel impact.


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