Open A Fund
You play an important role in making our region the best that it can be. We offer a variety of charitable vehicles to direct your giving to maximize its potential.
You play an important role in making our region the best that it can be. We offer a variety of charitable vehicles to direct your giving to maximize its potential.
Our professional staff are focused on achieving your charitable goals through strategic giving that reflects both your individual priorities and community needs.
Working with us allows you to maximize the tax benefits and the impact of your philanthropy without the burden of running a private foundation.
We will provide you with expert philanthropic advisory services based on five decades of experience leading community impact initiatives and funding thousands of nonprofits.
Your funds will be professionally managed through a diversified investment strategy built to achieve optimal long-term returns.
If you are interested in opening a Donor-Advised Fund, click on Get Started and fill out the fund agreement.
Send your fund agreement to [email protected].
If you’re interested in one of the other charitable fund types listed above, please contact us.
Closely held stock, real estate, or other real assets.
Cash, credit card, publicly traded securities - even cryptocurrency can easily be used to add philanthropic resources to a fund.
Your existing private foundation may also be converted into a component fund within The Community Foundation. You can retain the name and purpose of the private foundation while alleviating the administrative and compliance burdens.
We can work with you or your advisor to create a legacy plan. Click here to learn more.