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Giving Opportunities
We invite you to learn more about The Community Foundation for Carver County.
For more information, please contact Mary Langworthy at (952) 250-5138,
e-mail: info@carvercounty
foundation.org.
Why Choose The Community Foundation for Carver County?
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We are a local organization. All of our board members live or work in Carver County. We can bridge your interests to address the local needs that exist.
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We want to make a difference. Our board and staff are dedicated to helping those who live and work in the region. With your assistance, we can do just that.
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We 'connect the dots'. The Foundation specializes in connecting donor resources with organizations and initiatives that serve Carver County. We make giving easy, flexible and effective.
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We offer tax deductions. We are a 501(c) (3) charitable organization have the ability to provide you with the maximum tax deduction allowable by law. Deductions vary by the type of donation received but they allow you to give back to the community and save money while doing it.
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We are professional. Both board and staff are committed to providing the best experience possible for our donors. With our professional guidance, resources and awareness of the community needs, we can work in concert with you to make the most of your donation. This is your opportunity to give where you live in the areas you're passionate about.
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We make it easy. As a community foundation, we save you from the expense and hassel of creating your own family foundation. If you choose to do so, you can direct your funds to an interest area while we manage all of the details, such as audits and tax filing while providing you with quarterly updates on the status of your fund.
Ways to Give
Here at the Foundation we try to accomodate your needs as a donor. You can choose from several different ways to give that meet your charitable goals and take advantage of the tax deductions.
Types of Funds
There are many types of funds available to either establish on your own or contribute to an existing fund.
Charitable Options
We accept a wide variety of gifts and provide you with a number of charitable
options.
- You
may choose to support one of the Foundation’s primary areas of
interest: human growth, livable communities, or community connections.
- You may establish a fund in your name or in the name of a loved one.
- You
may designate an area of giving outside the scope of the Foundation’s
areas of interest.
- You may make an unrestricted donation.
Local Expertise, Local Issues
- We provide local expertise and match donor interests with community
needs.
- We bring people and organizations together, convening diverse voices
to address local issues and opportunities.
Financial Advantages
- Reduce
income and estate taxes.
- Avoid
capital gains.
- Funds
are professionally managed to provide a competitive investment return.
To make a donation or inquire about establishing a charitable fund, please contact the Foundation’s Executive Director Mary Langworthy at 952-250-5138.