Community Foundation Advantage

The Community Foundation offers a personal, local and flexible approach to giving. We work to match you with the causes you care about and offer extensive knowledge about local charitable organizations and emerging community needs.

Establishing a charitable fund at the Community Foundation has numerous advantages over establishing a private foundation or opening a commercial gift fund. 

Benefits of working with the Community Foundation

• Reduced administrative costs
• Established tax exempt status
• Additional tax benefits
• Professional investment management
• No annual minimum distribution
• Access to our team of philanthropic experts
• Option to choose your own investment manager or join the Community Foundation investment portfolio

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