Ten reasons people choose to give through community foundations
One
We are a local organization with deep roots in the community.
Two
Our professional program staff has broad expertise regarding community issues and needs
Three
We provide highly personalized service tailored to each individual’s charitable and financial interests.
Four
Our funds help people invest in the causes they care about most.
Five
We accept a wide variety of assets and can facilitate even the most complex forms of giving.
Six
We partner with professional advisors to create highly effective approaches to charitable giving.
Seven
We offer maximum tax advantage for most gifts under federal law.
Eight
We multiply the impact of gift dollars by pooling them with other gifts and grants.
Nine
We build endowment funds that benefit the community forever and help create personal legacies.
Ten
We are a community leader, convening agencies and coordinating resources to create positive change.
Community foundations provide a simple, powerful, and highly personalized approach to giving.
For more ideas on ways to integrate your financial planning with charitable giving, ask your financial advisor or contact your community foundation.