Why Community Foundations?
Ten reasons people give through community foundations...


One

    We are local organizations with deep roots in our communities.

    Two
    Our professional program staffs have broad expertise regarding community issues and needs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Nine
    We build endowment funds that benefit our communities forever and help create personal legacies.

    Ten
    We are community leaders, convening agencies and coordinating resources to create positive change.




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    Why Community Foundations?