Reasons to Give

Local Expertise: With deep roots in the community, the Foundation’s experienced staff connects you to outstanding organizations, invaluable resources, and like-minded donors so your giving has the greatest impact.

Community Leadership: Beyond grantmaking, we convene people, resources, and ideas to create intelligent, innovative strategies and solutions. Our Board of Trustees focuses the talents of business, civic, and philanthropic leaders on meeting the needs of our unique region.

Highly Personalized Service: We can tailor a plan to meet your charitable and financial interests. This includes gift giving assistance, grantmaking support, and estate-planning information and assistance.

Easy Set-Up: Our simple set-up frees you from administrative tasks. You can establish a fund in less time than it takes to open a bank account.

Maximum Tax Advantages: As a public charity, the Foundation offers you the maximum tax advantages allowed for charitable giving.

Effective Stewardship and Accountability: Funds are pooled and invested by professional financial managers for maximum impact. Investment decisions are monitored by our Investment Committee and Board of Trustees.

Long-lasting Legacies: We build endowed funds that benefit our region in perpetuity and allow you to leave a lasting legacy.

Flexibility: You can give what you want, when you want, how you want. Equipped to accept a wide variety of asset types—from securities to personal property to life insurance policies—we can accommodate the most complex plans of giving.

To learn more about how the Foundation can help you meet your philanthropic and financial goals, please contact Alice B. Parkerson, vice president of development, by email or at (504) 598-1291.