Planned Giving
SHAPE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR COMING GENERATIONS
You can create a forever gift to your community regardless of age or income. Your gifts—from wills, trusts, and other assets—can support specific charities or enable the Community Foundation to meet the region's most pressing needs. Whatever your stage of life, we're here to help you create a plan that meets your philanthropic vision and financial goals.
By including the Community Foundation in your will or estate plan, you become a member of a group of extraordinary people shaping a brighter future for coming generations — Our Future Society. Learn more about the benefits of joining the Future Society.
Popular Ways to Give
You 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.
A beneficiary designation gift is a simple and affordable way to make a gift to support our cause. You can designate our organization as a benficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
You may be looking for a way to make a significant gift to help further our mission. A bequest is a gift made through your will or trust. It is one of the most popular and flexible ways that you can support our cause.
People age 70½ and older may reduce their taxable income by making a gift directly from their IRA.
An endowment is a fund you can create now or in the future to achieve the impact you desire.
