As we approach the end of the year, it’s a wonderful time to reflect on the joy of giving and the positive impact we can make together. To help you plan, please review these key year-end deadlines to ensure your charitable contributions are processed in time.
2025 Year-End Giving Deadlines
Giving Tuesday
Date: December 9, 2025
Celebrate generosity on this Giving Tuesday! This global day of giving is the perfect time to support the causes you care about most. You can make a gift directly or recommend a grant from your Donor Advised Fund through your THCF Donor Portal to help strengthen local nonprofits and make a lasting community impact. We recommend contributions to local Food Pantries to help with the 2025 SNAP Crisis.
Grant Recommendations through THCF Donor Portal
- Deadline: Noon, Monday, December 22, 2025, 12:00pm
If you are a THCF fundholder and wish to make year-end grant recommendations, please submit them through your Donor Portal by 12:00 p.m. on December 22.
Submitting by this date ensures Foundation staff have time to process your request and mail donation checks before year-end.
Gifts of Stock or Securities
- Deadline: Initiate by December 23, 2025
If you plan to contribute appreciated stock or securities, initiate your transfer by December 23. Be sure to notify your professional advisor as soon as possible, as transfers can take several days to complete.
Wire Transfers of Cash
- Deadline: Initiate by Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Wire transfers must be initiated by December 23 to ensure funds are received before December 31.
Checks Sent by Mail or Carrier
- Deadline: Postmarked by December 31, 2025
Checks sent via postal mail or carriers such as FedEx, UPS, or DHL must be postmarked on or before December 31.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
- Deadline: Received by December 31, 2025
Charities must receive QCDs from your IRA by December 31.
It is strongly recommended to start this process early to ensure timely completion.
Credit Card Gifts
- Deadline: December 31, 2025
Credit card gifts can be made online or by phone until December 31.
Questions or Unique Assets
THCF accepts a variety of assets, including cash, stocks, real estate, and other appreciated assets. If you are considering a unique gift or have questions about timing, please contact:
Cole Eason, Vice President of Advancement, who can help guide you based on your goals and situation.
A Season of Giving
November is a wonderful time to reflect on the difference your generosity makes in our community. Every gift—large or small—helps strengthen the nonprofits serving Eastern Jackson County and beyond.
By partnering with Truman Heartland Community Foundation for your year-end giving, you ensure your support creates meaningful, lasting impact.
Let’s make this holiday season one of giving, gratitude, and generosity!
