Turn what you have into charitable good.
The simplest way to make a big difference.
You can make a gift of cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, or other assets to your community foundation. Most charitable gifts qualify for maximum tax advantage under federal law. Click here to see the tax advantages of various types of gifts.
A charitable gift unearthed.
Making a charitable gift of real estate through your community foundation can help turn your property gains into community good. The value of your real estate may exceed that of any other asset you own. With the your community foundation's help, you can use it to fulfill your charitable interests while receiving tax benefit for doing so.
Community as your beneficiary.
Life insurance offers an easy way to make a significant gift to charity, with tax benefits during your lifetime.
Turning stock market gains into community investment.
Everybody wins when you gift appreciated stock to your community foundation. Your gift qualifies for an immediate tax deduction based on its full market value, while the gains are put to good use, reinvested in your community.