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HOW FUNDS WORK...

• You make a gift to your community foundation — you can give cash, appreciated stocks, real estate, or other assets.

• We set up a special fund in your name, in the name of your family or business, or in honor of any person or organization you choose.

• You receive tax benefits in the year your gift is made.

• You recommend uses for the fund — working with our professional program staff to support the causes and organizations you care about most.

• Your recommendations are presented to our community foundation board for approval.

• We handle all the administrative details and issue grants to charities in the name of the fund you establish (if you prefer, grants can be made anonymously).

• Your gift can be placed into an endowment that is invested over time. Earnings from your fund are used to make grants addressing community needs. Your gift — and all future earnings from your gift — is a permanent source of community capital, helping to do good work forever.


If you have questions regarding donations or funds, please call the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin 608-758-0883 or out of Rock Co., WI 1-800-995-2379