Ways to Give

We encourage donors to make gifts in a way that provides the maximum tax benefit while realizing their philanthropic goals. They may make additions to their fund using both current and deferred gifts, including:

• Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
  Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
  Easy and tax-effective transfer of appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds.
  
• Gifts of Real Estate
  Gifts of Real Estate
  Appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property.
  
• Gifts of Retirement Assets
  Gifts of Retirement Assets
  Part or all of unused retirement assets such as a gift from an IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension, or other tax-deferred plan.
  
• Gifts of Cash
  Gifts of Cash
  Simple and easy gifts of cash.
  
• Gifts of Insurance
  Gifts of Insurance
  Including an insurance policy that has outlasted its original purpose. For example, a donor may have purchased a policy to provide for minor children and they are now financially independent adults.
  
• PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS
  PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS
  An existing private foundation may be converted or contributed to a donor-advised fund or supporting organization of the Community Foundation. This enables a donor to retain the name and purpose of the private foundation while alleviating many of the administrative and compliance burdens.
  
• OTHER ASSETS
  OTHER ASSETS
  The Community Foundation can help donors and advisors devise a philanthropic plan that may include various other assets, such as closely held stock (private or restricted stock), qualified or non-qualified stock options, or family-limited partnership interests.