Making a planned gift is a wonderful way to achieve your own personal, financial, estate-planning, and philanthropic goals while you support the community and the causes you care about most.

Your Charitable Estate Plans

With thoughtful planning, you may actually maximize your estate and/or reduce the tax burden on your heirs. Just as important, you will know that you have made a meaningful contribution to your community. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with various gift options by exploring How to Give and What to Give. Then compare gift options and/or calculate how these gifts could work for you. And of course, please contact us for assistance or to discuss your personal goals.

Planned Giving Resources

Popular Gift Options

With all the options available, which is the best one for you? The various gift plans offer tremendous benefits for you, the donor, so you can base your strategy on your individual circumstances.

Charitable Gift Annuities

Gifts That Pay Income

A popular gift option is the charitable gift annuity. You simply make a gift to The Community Foundation and in exchange receive a fixed annual dollar amount—for life.

Nettie J. Dayton Circle

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The Community Foundation has established the Nettie J. Dayton Circle to recognize supporters who have made estate plans, life-income arrangements, or other planned gifts.

Planned Giving Blog

How to Make the Most of the Type and Timing of Your Charitable Gift

There are several factors to consider when choosing the timing and type of gift that best matches your circumstances. Read more to learn how to optimize your charitable giving.