We look for sound approaches to issues, collaborative efforts among groups, and volunteer citizen involvement. The Community Foundation provides comprehensive information on its programs and activities to the public through quarterly newsletter. The Foundation is audited annually, and annual reports contain audited financial statements, grant lists and other current information. Copies of these and other publications are available upon request. You may contribute cash in any amount to the Foundation by making a check payable to the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington.
Securities Securing gifts are attractive, especially if they have appreciated over the years.
Capital gains to the donor are generally avoided and a significantly larger gift to the Community Foundation may be realized. You may establish a Charitable Remainder Trust which provides income to designated beneficiaries for life or for a specified term. A charitable remainder trust allows you to provide for named beneficiaries and also achieve the tax savings. Gift Annuities Gift annuities allow the giver to make a tax advantaged charitable gift and receive guaranteed income payments, at a fixed rate, for life. Other Assets Trusts may be created with life insurance policies naming the Community Foundation as beneficiary.