Step 1:
Get to know us. Meet our staff. Check out our website. Attend an event. Learn about our various initiatives and projects. See what we’re about.

Step 2:
Choose the right kind of fund – endowed, gift fund or make a gift to an unrestricted or field of interest fund. Different people and families think about philanthropy differently, so The Community Foundation has several vehicles for making a gift or establishing a fund.

Step 3:
Establish your fund. You can use a variety of different assets, including cash, stock, real estate or closely held stock, and receive maximum tax advantages.

Step 4:
Start making gifts. Recommend gifts to charitable groups you already know—locally or nationally—or work with our staff to implement a plan, get educated, or see what’s out there.

How To Choose the Right Fund for You