The Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation is classified under federal tax laws as a public charity. Donors enjoy maximum tax advantages for income, capital gains, gift and estate tax purposes. The Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation makes a full accounting to the community through annual reports which include financial statements certified by independent auditors. The Community Foundation provides sound investment management, and economies of scale are realized as many gifts are pooled for investment purposes. Donors can be assured that their charitable giving has the greatest impact on their community, both now and in the future.
Administrative costs are low.
Because the Community Foundation is managed to maximize dollars for grant making, administrative costs are kept to a minimum. TO GIVE There are may ways to make gifts, large or small, to the Community Foundation. Donors may establish or add to an existing fund with gifts of cash, appreciated securities, real estate, insurance or other property. A full range of planned giving vehicles is also available, including charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, and bequests. A cash gift is the simplest and most convenient means of sharing in the work of the Community Foundation.