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Why a Community Foundation?

Community foundations help build and strengthen community, bringing together people and organizations that want to make a difference. As a tax-exempt public charity, we support philanthropy and are dedicated to improving the quality of life in the area we serve.

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For over 30 years, we have served this community, connecting donors to the charitable causes that move them. Our staff is a team of dedicated, experienced professionals here to assist you, with your intent always at the front of their mind. We know the changing needs of this community and have a thorough understanding of the nonprofit organizations serving those needs.
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We will meet with you to discuss your charitable giving interests and needs. We can show you how we can best fulfill your wishes while making the most of your philanthropic dollars. You choose what to give, when to give, and what cause(s) or organization(s) you wish to support. You can be as involved in your charitable giving as you choose.
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We are committed to the stewardship of assets ensuring that the charitable goals of donors are met now and for generations to come. Through a named endowment you can create a lasting legacy in the community you love. For good. Forever.
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We are a local organization with deep roots in the community. We know the needs of this community and the nonprofits addressing those needs. We share your passion for supporting and improving our community.
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Steps To Create A Named Fund

1 Choose Your Passion

Do you want to impact students’ education? Increase our community’s health? Nurture the arts? We will work with you to select the field of interest, community cause, or nonprofit organization you want to support with your endowed gift.

2 Choose When to Give

Do you want to establish a fund today so you can witness its impact during your lifetime, or would you prefer to defer your gift through a will or other planned giving option? We offer fund establishment options best suited to your giving needs.

3 Contact Us

We can help you achieve your philanthropic vision, add efficiency to your charitable impact, and realize important financial and tax benefits by working directly with you or your professional advisor. Contact your local affiliate today with your charitable interests.

Giving Options

Your gift contributes to a lasting stream of funding that helps improve the quality of life in your community. We are grateful for our generous donors, and we invite you to consider establishing an endowed fund with the Community Foundation that will make charitable gifts in your name, forever, to benefit the causes you care about most.

Give Today

Learn more about how and what to give, tax benefits and how we can help you create a charitable fund that matches your philanthropic vision.

Plan Today - Give Tomorrow

Learn more about about estate/planned giving and how we can help you create your charitable legacy.

Legacy Giving

Types of Funds

We can help provide you with information about the flexible and effective ways your gift can make a difference in our community. Whether you want to be highly involved in recommending funding choices or prefer to rely on community experts to determine funding needs, we offer a variety of fund types to suit your personal philanthropic goals.

Community Good (Unrestricted) Fund

Community Good Funds, also called Unrestricted Funds, provide the greatest flexibility to the Community Foundation in its goal of responding to changing needs and emerging opportunities.

How It Works:
Grants are awarded through our annual Community Good competitive grant cycle. A committee of local volunteers reviews applications and recommends grant awards to local nonprofit organizations responding to the community’s greatest needs.

Minimum:
$10,000
Field of Interest Fund

Field of Interest Funds support areas of concern to the donors. Donors can request the Community Foundation to award grants within a specific area of interest such as arts, education, environment, youth, or health.

How It Works:
Grants are awarded through our annual Community Good competitive grant cycle. A committee of local volunteers reviews applications and recommends grant awards to local nonprofit organizations that meet the area of interest criteria.

Minimum:
$10,000
Donor-Advised Fund

Donor-Advised Funds are convenient, flexible tools for individuals, families, businesses and others who want to actively participate in the grantmaking process.

How It Works:
Fund Advisors recommend grant(s) for nonprofit general support or specific project/program. Grants can be made at any time throughout the year.

Minimum:
$10,000

Designated Fund

Designated Funds allow donors to support a specific organization or organizations in perpetuity.

How It Works:
Annual grants are sent directly to the designated nonprofit(s) which does not require applications or grant reporting.

Minimum:
$10,000
Agency Fund

Agency Funds are established by a nonprofit organization to provide perpetual income to themselves. The Community Foundation handles all administrative and investment responsibilities, freeing the organization to pursue its charitable mission.

How It Works:
Annual grants are sent directly to the nonprofit agency which does not require applications or grant reporting.

Fund Minimum:
$10,000
Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Funds help students pursue their higher education goals. Donors can establish scholarship criteria or leave it to the discretion of the Community Foundation.

How It Works:
Scholarships are awarded through our annual Community Scholarship Program. A committee of local volunteers (with optional fund representative input) reviews applications and recommends scholarship awards to local students.

Minimum:
$25,000