Donor Services
Some of the ways we help donors:
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is pleased to offer a variety of services and tools to help you make the most of your charitable dollars and enjoy a meaningful giving experience.
Make your gift dollars go further
We offer maximum tax advantage for most gifts under federal law.
We provide a cost-effective alternative to establishing a private foundation.
We pool gifts and grants, minimizing your administration costs and maximizing your impact.
Through our careful stewardship and the power of endowment, we invest your gift so that it grows over time.
Understand the mechanics of giving
Our Board, Finance Committee, and Professional Investment Advisors work together to ensure you have clear and accurate information about your fund.
We respond to your inquiries and correspondence promptly.
Learn about community needs and opportunities
Our staff continually monitors the most pressing needs and greatest opportunities throughout Mendocino County.
We evaluate all aspects of community well-being: arts and culture, emergency response, youth, environment, parks and recreation, local history, human services, and more.
We also have deep relationships with local nonprofits that are making a difference in these areas.
We use this knowledge to make high-impact grants.
Work through your estate or financial planner
We share our philanthropic expertise with your professional advisor.
We help design the charitable giving solution that’s right for you.
Stay involved in your gift
When you establish a Field of Interest or Designated Fund, you determine the purpose of your gift from its inception. With a Donor Advised Fund, you can stay involved in recommending uses for your gift.
You can also choose to give to our Unrestricted Endowment, for a gift that lasts forever and adapts to changing needs.
Relax while we handle the paperwork
We handle all of the administrative responsibilities— including:
investment management
due diligence
tax reporting
grantmaking
You focus on the joy of giving.
Create your legacy
We can help you establish a fund to honor a loved one, a special organization or cause, or the name of your business or family. Grants may be issued in your fund’s chosen name or given anonymously.
Engage the next generation of philanthropists
We offer you the opportunity to name successors as fund advisors, continuing your legacy of giving far into the future.
Connect with others who share your passion
We connect people who care with causes that matter—and we also connect people to each other. As a donor, you’ll have opportunities to network with other community-focused individuals who share your interests and passions.
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