Six Reasons To Give

Simplicity
A gift to the Community Foundation will simplify your charitable giving. Contributions to the unrestricted fund of the Foundation will address many charitable needs of Marshall County.

Tax Benefits
The Foundation qualifies as a public charity under federal tax law. Thus, contribution so the Foundation qualify for maximum tax deductibility for income, gift, and estate tax purposes.

Flexibility
The Foundation has the responsibility to be aware of changing conditions in the community. The Foundation will, of course honor a donor's wishes regarding a designated beneficiary or area. However, if the intended purpose of the gift should ever become obsolete, the Foundation's authority to amend provisions of the fund means it will be directed toward related concerns.

Permanence & Continuity
A gift establishing a permanent fund with the Foundation will continue to benefit the community well into the future. The size of the fund can be increased at any time through additional gifts.

Security
The Foundation insures the best use of each gift through the professional research of the staff and the present judgment of the Foundation's Grants Committee and the Board of Directors.

Public Accountability
As a community foundation, monies are used for the public interest. All grants are publicly disclosed by the Foundation.