How to Become a Donor

Commitment
Is becoming a donor right for you?

Develop a plan
Decide what assets you will use to create a fund.

Clarity
Be clear about what your interests/goals are for your fund.

Connect
To start your fund, contact us.

Consequences
Watch your fund flourish within the community.

10 Advantages for Individuals, Families and Non-Profit Organizations of a Fund with the Cobb Community Foundation

Establishing a Fund with the Cobb Community Foundation provides:

• An immediate vehicle for charitable giving which entitles donors to full tax deductions, often exceeding those available to a private foundation.
• An attractive and well-established method of giving for donors.
• Expertise in handling a wide variety of charitable gifts. Donors have many options for tax planning purposes.
• Management and processing of all grants, including due diligence and comprehensive record-keeping.
• An established planned giving program.
• Assistance to donors in establishing a succession plan for their Fund, and assurance to donors that their gifts will be permanent.
• Management of all assets, including setting the asset allocation and spending policy rate, and selecting and monitoring investment managers.
• An emphasis on permanence and growth of every fund with professional investment management and regular oversight by the Cobb Community Foundation Board of Directors.
• A quarterly report to donors on their funds. Preparation and filing of all forms required by the IRS, including annual tax returns and audits.
• A Board and Staff of local, involved citizens.