Why should you partner with the Community Foundation for your philanthropy?  Here are five key benefits:

• Easy and Efficient. We take care of the administrative work so you can focus on what matters most. You can manage your fund online, so you can request a grant distribution and check fund balances at any time. And you have no need for numerous tax receipts – you only need a record of your gift to your Community Foundation fund.
  
  
• Flexibility. You can donate a wide variety of assets to create your fund, and because the Community Foundation is a public charity, your gifts receive the maximum tax benefits. Plus, you identify the organizations, causes or communities that are important to you. Should your charitable interests change, you can easily modify your fund at a later time.
  
  
• Community Knowledge. Our staff is “on the ground,” assessing community needs and the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations seeking to meet those needs. This type of knowledge is critical, and we share it with you so you can give wisely.
  
  
• Professional Advice and Personal Attention. We have the expertise and experience to help you determine the best philanthropic fund for your charitable goals. We offer personalized strategies and resources for your unique philanthropic journey, including publications, workshops, e-newsletters, and events offering you insights on the latest trends, research, and experts in the field of philanthropy.
  
  
• Lasting Legacy. By choosing the name and purpose of your fund, you create a legacy for yourself or anyone you may honor. And a permanent endowment fund enables you to perpetually support the causes that were important to you during your lifetime.