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As little as $10 helps support vital work in Mid-Michigan. Whatever amount you donate, rest assured the money will be put to good use.
Overview
How to Make a Donation
Those wishing to set up a named fund, to make a planned gift, or make a gift other than cash should contact Dennis W. Fliehman at the Community Foundation. There is no fee to consult on your options nor any implied obligation. As a public service non-profit organization, we are pleased to talk or meet with you about any questions you may have.
What You Can Contribute
You can contribute or create a named fund at the Community Foundation with an outright gift (payable either in one lump sum or in installments), a life-income gift, a remainder gift after life income ends, a planned gift or a bequest. Your gift may be:
How to Establish a Fund
The Community Foundation offers a variety of funds for donors to achieve their charitable objectives. Depending on the type of fund selected, a minimum gift or bequest of $5,000 - $10,000 is required to create a named fund.
In general, 5% of the value of an endowed fund averaged over three years is distributed annually. The balance of earnings are reinvested to enhance the granting power of the endowment over time.
PENSION PROTECTION ACT OF 2006
Signed into law in August 2006, the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) made substantial changes to federal tax law governing charitable organizations, especially with regard to donor advised funds and scholarship funds. The Capital Region Community Foundation (CRCF) has identified certain issues raised by the PPA and has prepared the following questions and answers in an effort to inform donor advisors of the implication of these Federal legal requirements. We encourage you to contact us with any additional questions you may have about your donor advised fund.
General Information
