Top 10 Reasons to give through a community foundation

1

We are a local organization with deep roots in the community.

2

Our professional staff has broad expertise regarding community issues and needs.

3

We provide highly personalized service tailored to each individual’s charitable and financial interest.

4

Our funds help people invest in the causes they care about most.

5

We accept a wide variety of assets, and can facilitate even the most complex forms of giving.

6

We partner with professional advisors to create highly effective approaches to charitable giving.

7

We offer maximum tax advantage for most gifts under federal law.

8

We multiply the impact of gift dollars by pooling them with other gifts and grants.

9

We build endowment funds that benefit the community forever and help create personal legacies.

10

We are a community leader, convening agencies and coordinating resources to create positive change.