Gifts can be given in many forms, we have compiled information on the types of assets that are appropriate for charitable giving. Cash & other assets, such as Real Estate, Securities, Mutual Funds, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan Assets are common forms of charitable gifts

Charitable Instruments

We accept a wide variety of assets, including:

Outright Gifts
Give cash, stocks, real estate or other assets

Bequests
Designate a portion of an estate

Charitable Lead Trust
Trust pays the community foundation a fixed amount for a number of years and then assets go to beneficiary

Charitable Remainder Trust
Trust pays beneficiary for life and then assets transfer to community foundation

Life Estate Contract
Donor transfers home to community foundation and still enjoys use while living

Other Opportunities for Giving

There are other opportunities for charitable giving that you may want to consider , such as:

• Transferring a Private Foundation
• Forming a Supporting Organization
• Corporate Funds