Why entrust your assets to us?
An endowment fund in your name, family name or that of a loved one is a lasting way to support your favorite charitable causes throughout your life and leave a legacy long after you are gone. It is a powerful way to pass on the lessons of philanthropy to your children . . . and theirs.
We work hard to make giving easy and meaningful for donors and the causes they care about by:
- Accepting a wide variety of gift types (cash, stocks, life insurance, property);
- Offering many fund types (link to fund types page). You can name a fund, advise a fund, or designate an area of interest or specific charity to benefit;
- Handling fund administration. You get the joy of giving while we do the research, paperwork, grant follow-up and reporting;
- Sharing our community needs expertise; and
- Endowing funds so that your charitable wishes create a permanent legacy.
CFBC provides local expertise and personal service:
The Foundation has deep roots in the county, is governed by a strong board consisting of local leaders and employs quality staff people who provide a highly personalized service to ensure that your giving is meaningful, efficient and effective.
We make it convenient:
We make charitable giving easy. Once a fund is established, recommending a grant is as simple as sending a note or email. Local investment managers invest the funds. We do all of the paperwork and your IRS reporting will be significantly reduced or even eliminated.
Why not give directly to the charity I care about?
By all means, we encourage you to continue supporting the charities you care about. Giving through the Community Foundation can benefit the causes you care about because of: our commitment to endowment (meaning your gift makes a permanent impact); our ability to accept complex gifts; and our professional expertise in managing and investing your gift. In some instances, a charity may be doing outstanding work in their mission area, but does not have the financial expertise to manage and invest your gift for the best impact.
One named fund at the Community Foundation can support multiple causes, if you so choose.
We provide flexibility for your giving:
We have efficient means of accepting a wide variety of tax-deductible assets — cash, appreciated and privately held stock, real estate and other personal property.
Three easy steps to making a gift:
- Think about how you want your gift to make a difference;
- Think about what type of gift you want to make (cash, stock, property, life insurance, etc.); and
- Contact the Community Foundation to discuss your gift idea. We will work out the details together, and include your professional advisor, if you choose.
