You have several choices to consider as you explore giving through our community foundation. With more than 1.5 million charities registered in the U.S, how can you decide which causes to support?

1. Pick an issue you really care about.

Whether it’s curing breast cancer, feeding the hungry in Africa, or your own neighborhood, brainstorm all of the causes that lie close to your heart.

2. Investigate the organization’s mission statement and programs.

An organization should have a strong mission statement that defines its cause, and a solid description of its programs, so you can be sure of what your money supports.

3. What type of charitable gift is right for you and your lifestyle?

Becoming a member of our donor family offers an easy way for you to accomplish your charitable dreams. As our partner in giving, you receive the simplicity and tax advantages of a public charity combined with the personal recognition, involvement and flexibility of a private foundation.

You also gain access to the highest level of strategic thinking on ways to meet community challenges to help make your contributions as effective as possible. And because we plan to be here, serving this community for a long time, you can be assured that there will be a permanent source of funds available for issues you care about.

Consider The Monthly Giving Program, Start a Named Fund or Make a Donation!

What type of fund best meets your charitable goals?

There are several types of charitable funds available to support your giving. Choose the one that matches your personal approach to giving and your charitable intent.

1. Community Impact Fund

A significant way the Community Foundation is making a difference in Carroll, Haralson and Heard Counties is through the Community Impact Fund’s annual competitive grant process. Organizations in the three counties can apply for grants that are awarded in six areas:

• Arts and Culture
• Economic Development
• Education
• Environmental
• Human Services
• Medical and Hospice

The Community Impact Fund is an endowed fund, so every donation not only contributes once, but the contribution grows and continues to give forever!

2. Designated Funds

An individual donor or an organization can establish a Designated Fund that gives a specfic non-profit group or organazation a predictable flow of funds for operating and/or capital needs.  If the organization should cease to operate, the Foundation would then continue the organization’s charitable objectives.

Click here to view all Designated Funds.

3. Donor Advised Funds

Donor advised funds are established by donors who wish to actively participate in the grant-making process. Individuals who establish a donor advised fund recommend charitable projects or organizations they want to support. It is easy to give to multiple nonprofits through a donor advised fund.  In addition to the Community Impact Fund, The Community Foundation offers multiple ways to create a fund that matches your passion with a purpose.

4. Founder Society Fund

You may choose to donate to the Founders Society that supports the operation of the Foundation.