Ways To Give
Sometimes there is a misconception that philanthropy is only for the very wealthy. The reality is that many of the grants listed on this website were made thanks to modest donations from local residents.

The most important thing to remember is that gifts are given though the Foundation -- not to the Foundation. Contributions, regardless of size, will be used to improve the quality of life in Marshall County, as directed by the donor. There are several ways to make a gift, each with its own advantage.

Types of Gifts
Gifts of Cash
You may make a contribution of any size to any existing fund by writing a check to the Marshall County Community Foundation. Whether in honor or memory of a friend or loved one, or to meet personal charitable wishes, cash gifts help the Foundation grow and expand its support of the community. Or, you may make a gift to an agency endowment to support a charitable organization close to your heart. The choice is yours.

Publicly Traded Securities
Contributions of securities are attractive to people who have held stocks or bonds for a long period of time. With greatly appreciated securities, you can make a contribution to the Foundation and avoid significant capital gains tax.

Life Insurance
It may surprise you to know hat your life insurance policies can be a charitable gift. You may have owned a policy for years, but now the protection is no longer needed. You may donate the policy to the foundation and receive an immediate tax deduction, usually an amount equal to the cash surrender value. Or, you may name the Foundation as the owner and beneficiary of a life insurance policy in which the face value ultimately goes to the Foundation. Your continued premium payments on the policy are also tax deductible.

Charitable Gift Annuities
One of the most attractive feature of a charitable gift is that it allows you to receive a stream of payments along with a significant tax deduction while making a charitable gift.  In return for a gift of cash or property, a charitable organization such as the Community Foundation, will continually guarantee to pay the donor a specified annuity for his or her lifetime.

Testamentary Gift
A testamentary gift is a specific gift bequest in a will or testamentary trust. Such gifts may be for specific amounts or a percentage of an estate's value and ore exempt from the estate tax.