How to Give
Giving to The Community Foundation can be accomplished by a direct method or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.
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BequestYou can designate The Community Foundation as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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IRA RolloverCongress recently enacted a permanent extension of the IRA Charitable Rollover. As a result, you can make an IRA rollover gift in 2015, 2016 and beyond.
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Charitable Gift AnnuityYou transfer your cash or appreciated property to The Community Foundation in exchange for fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
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Charitable Remainder UnitrustYou transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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Charitable Remainder Annuity TrustYou transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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Charitable Lead TrustYou fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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Sale and UnitrustYou give a portion of your property to us to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
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Bargain SaleWe purchase your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
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Give it Twice TrustYou provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
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Life Estate ReservedYou give your property to us but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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Donor Advised FundsYou fund a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime.
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Blended GiftsThere are many combination gift options that can make your giving go farther than a simple gift of cash or property.
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