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Ways to Give

The Community Foundation of South Lake County is dedicated to serving our community through connecting resources and intentional philanthropic giving.

Over the past 27 years, the Community Foundation has provided more than $18 Million in community grants and scholarships.

Donors stay actively involved in the grant-making process. Some donors wish to support multiple non-profit organizations throughout the year.

The Community Foundation can help identify appropriate nonprofits and programs, ensure their charitable status and provide grantmaking and administrative support.

These funds offer an immediate tax benefit while allowing the donor to make grants over time to their favorite nonprofit organizations.

VIEW MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DONOR ADVISED FUNDS.

A legacy gift is designed to carry on your family’s name and philanthropic goals forever.

Legacy gifts include creating an endowment fund or bequesting the contribution in your will. This type of gift provides perpetual income growth to your chosen non-profit or cause in Lake County.

VIEW MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LEGACY GIFTS.

Donors identify a specific area of interest to support, such as children’s programs, education, arts, aiding the homeless or any other concern.

The Community Foundation awards grants to high-performing organizations or programs in the selected field.

VIEW MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR FIELDS OF INTEREST.

Donors helps students pursue academic goals, including high school students going on to post-secondary education or adult learners going back to school.

Donors may define guidelines for candidacy, the advisory committee, the school and the award itself.

VIEW MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS.

The Women’s Giving Alliance is a giving circle, where members contribute individually and make grants collectively. Each member represents a link in an ever-growing chain that makes it possible for the Women’s Giving Alliance to achieve far more together than its members could accomplish on their own.

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What You Can Give

There are numerous ways the Community Foundation can assist you with establishing your giving through the Foundation. Whether you want to make a one-time donation or create a permanent charitable legacy, virtually any asset can be used to make an impact.

CASH

A cash donation is a monetary contribution that can be made by an individual, organization, or other party to fulfill philanthropic goals.

BENEFITS OF GIVING CASH

• Immediate impact towards our mission

• Tax Deductible

• Simplified processing and transparency

Check out our current funds and donate now. To open a fund, contact our team today.

LIFE INSURANCE

Life Insurance donations can be made through beneficiary designation or transfer of ownership at the request of the donor.

Benefits of gifting life insurance:

• Additional tax benefits

• Long-Lasting impact to help the cause or fund of your choice.

• More efficient transfer of funds

Contact our team today and we will collaborate with the estate planning professionals of your choice.

REAL ESTATE

Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property can make a great gift to help our community.

Benefits of gifting Real Estate:

• Avoid Capital Gains Tax

• Tax Deductible

• Estate Tax Reduction

Make a Real Estate donation today by contacting our team.

RETIREMENT ASSETS

Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets, such as your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-deferred plan, is an excellent way to make a gift to Community Foundation of South Lake.

Benefits of gifting Retirement Assets:

• Reduce Estate Taxes

• Reduced Income Tax

• Fulfill Required Minimum Distributions

Contact us today to create your legacy.

STOCKS & BONDS

Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to Community Foundation of South Lake.

Benefits of gifting Stocks & Bonds:

• Reduce Income Tax

• Avoid Capital Gains Tax

• Reduce Estate Taxes

Contact us today to make CFSLC part of your financial future.

TANGIBLE ASSETS

Items such a vehicles, collectibles, jewelry, and R.V.’s are just some examples of tangible assets that could be beneficial in furthering our mission.

Benefits of gifting Tangible Assets:

• Tax Deductible

• Reduce Environmental Impact

• Efficient Use of Surplus Inventories

Reach out today to find out how your tangible assets can increase our impact

There are numerous ways the Community Foundation can assist you with establishing your giving through the Foundation. Whether you want to make a one-time donation or create a permanent charitable legacy, virtually any asset can be used to make an impact.