Holiday Charitable Gift Guide

When you give to an endowment established to support a specific nonprofit, you help support their mission not only today, but tomorrow. Give a gift that keeps giving to your favorite nonprofit organization.

Keeping local dollars working for local causes.  County Endowment Funds are endowed, meaning there will be dollars to support local nonprofits not only today, but for generations to come. Needs and opportunities in the County may change, but a County Endowment Fund is permanent, ensuring there will always be funds available to address the changing landscape. 

Not only does a donor advised fund help organize charitable your giving, but over the long term it can also protect a your ability to support favorite charitable organizations even when market conditions are less than ideal. 

Giving appreciated stock to charitable organizations is a highly-effective tax strategy. However, during years when highly-appreciated stock is in short supply, other assets – like cash – could be more tax-wise. Always discuss giving plans and options with your professional advisors to determine the best way for you to give. 

If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can avoid paying taxes on distributions from your IRA by sending them directly to charity. You can use your IRA to contribute to an existing fund at the Community Foundation, or establish a new fund. Qualified charitable distributions cannot be directed to a Donor Advised Fund.

Are you having a hard time figuring out what to buy your loved one for Christmas?  A donation to a cause they care about is a meaningful and personal gift. The Community Foundation has more than 200 funds that support a broad variety of local causes.