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> Why
Choose SCVCF?
> Comparison of Community
vs. Private Foundations
> 7 Steps to Philanthropy
> Fees
and Policies
We Know the Valley
When you choose to invest in the future of our
communities, you want to work with someone who
knows the territory. The broad cross-section
of leaders who guide our work lends valuable
insight that will help your charitable giving
achieve maximum results.
We Share Your Interests
We are here to help you become connected to
the issues you care about most. Your charitable
interests and priorities are important to us
because committed, caring citizens are so important
to our community's well-being.
We Care About the Future
By setting up a fund, you have the ideal opportunity
to create a legacy for yourself and for our
area.
We Help You Achieve
Superior Tax Benefits
Since the IRS considers us a public charity,
contributions are eligible for the highest available
tax deductions. In most cases, these tax benefits
outweigh using your assets to establish your
own private foundation.
We Make Set-Up and
Administration Easy
Establishing a fund can be done in less time
than it takes to open a bank account. We take
care of all the administrative and grantmaking
activities, eliminating the need for you to
set up a separate institution, formulate policies,
file innumerable forms and monitor the status
of grant recipients. We save you precious time
and money.
The Comparison of Community vs. Private Foundations
is available on-line in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf)
format. To view/download the document, click
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- Discuss your overall
philanthropic goals with your family members and
legal or tax advisors.
- Decide how much you can afford to give.
- Determine the causes/organizations that will
use your donations to meet the goals you support.
- Meet with us to discuss your plan. Ask questions,
explore the different gift vehicles available
to you and review the documents needed to implement
your plan.
- Share the documents with your family and your
professional advisors.
- Transfer your gift to us.
- Review our confirmation of your completed gift
and the ongoing progress of grants that are awarded
from your fund.
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