Our Role in Philanthropy At the Community Foundation of Shelby County, we help people who want to provide a lasting gift to help the community. We assist donors in creating charitable funds to benefit the regions, causes, or organizations of their choosing. Some charitable funds have one donor while others are established by the gifts
What is a Donor Advised Fund? A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable fund that allows you to optimize your giving. This type of fund lets you make a charitable gift, receive an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants over time. The Community Foundation of Shelby County has been administering these types of
We often sit down with individuals like you and figure out a plan that can help you give to things that matter most. Simple questions revolving around motivation and interests helps us customize a type of fund that can carry out your intentions. Intentions may change throughout your giving journey – your focus (cause and geography),
Did you know that donating to charity is good for you? Anyone who has given time, money, or other resources probably already know this from experience. A recent study by the Cleveland Clinic shows that giving is good for the giver. Studies have found these health benefits associated with giving: Lower blood pressure Increased self-esteem
Inviting you to the Table So, who is at the table? You!!! Giving together has a much greater impact on the community than just having a select few individuals. Everyone, including you, are welcome to participate in providing the driving force for “doing good” for your community. The Community Foundation of Shelby County has been
Collective Power of Giving The concept is simple, but so very powerful. Like, many things in life, doing things together is so much more fun and meaningful then doing things alone. Charitable giving is no different. In today times, channeling information through the digital realm makes connecting with individuals easier. We are more aware of
Gift that Costs Nothing During a Lifetime A charitable fund can carry out your vision to support causes or organizations important to you, even after you’re gone. Did you know that you can set up the funds and then activate it later with a gift from your estate? Sometimes called a deferred or planned
What is a community? The word itself connects us with each other. It is a group of people sharing a common place, in which they call home. Meeting common needs is the driving force behind the formation of communities; most people identify and participate in the well-being of their community. Some would say it’s about
Community Foundations are public grant making organizations created by a community, for a community. The Community Foundation of Shelby County offers a unique service that works with you and your professional advisors to design a giving plan that best fits your charitable goals and economic situation, all within one organization. And because we are here
2018-2019 Scholarship season has started! Are you a high school or college student looking for financial assistance for your education? Thanks to our generous donors, the Community Foundation oversees more than 74 scholarship funds that provide over 230 scholarship opportunities to help talented and passionate students attain the dream of a college education. The Community
