Charitable giving makes a difference. It helps others who are struggling with illness or economic hardship. It provides shelters with beds, libraries with technology, and parks with accessible playgrounds.
With over 150 funds, the Foundation is a flexible vehicle to make a forever gift supporting what is most important to you and your loved ones. Donors have varied interests, but all share a deep desire to give back and a common concern for the future of their community. Join us as we create a healthier, more vibrant region for generations to come.
Please see our gift acceptance policy for a comprehensive list of assets that we can accept.
With over 150 funds, the Foundation is a flexible vehicle to make a forever gift supporting what is most important to you and your loved ones. Donors have varied interests, but all share a deep desire to give back and a common concern for the future of their community. Join us as we create a healthier, more vibrant region for generations to come.
Please see our gift acceptance policy for a comprehensive list of assets that we can accept.
Give by Mail
Mailed contributions can be made payable to the Community Foundation with the fund of choice noted on the memo line and mailed to:
Community Foundation of GF, EGF & Region
620 DeMers Avenue
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and may be eligible for the 40% ND Endowment Tax Credit. All donors will receive a mailed acknowledgement and gift receipt.
Community Foundation of GF, EGF & Region
620 DeMers Avenue
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and may be eligible for the 40% ND Endowment Tax Credit. All donors will receive a mailed acknowledgement and gift receipt.
Tribute Gifts
Make donations in honor or memory of someone special to the Annual Fund, the Women's Fund, as well as to any other fund at the Foundation. We will notify the honoree or the family of those memorialized.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Many companies offer a matching program for employee giving. Every program is different, but you may be able to double the impact of you or your spouse's gift! Contact your human resources department for more information.
Stocks and Securities
Donating appreciated stocks is one of the easiest ways to give more to the causes you care about. It’s also one of the most tax-smart ways to give.
By gifting stocks and bonds, you can:
To be eligible for a charitable deduction for a tax year, donations of stock must be received by our office by the end of the year. Because different assets take different amounts of time to transfer, we encourage potential donors to initiate this transaction as early as possible. Contact our office for simple transfer instructions.
By gifting stocks and bonds, you can:
- Avoid capital gains tax on the sale of the appreciated stock
- Receive a charitable income deduction
- Use the proceeds to support any fund at the Community Foundation
To be eligible for a charitable deduction for a tax year, donations of stock must be received by our office by the end of the year. Because different assets take different amounts of time to transfer, we encourage potential donors to initiate this transaction as early as possible. Contact our office for simple transfer instructions.
Individual Retirement Accounts
If you are 70 ½ and older, you can use your individual retirement account (IRA) to support your charitable giving through the Community Foundation. This simple, tax-wise tool provides a way to take your required minimum distribution, skip the tax, and make meaningful gifts to support the causes you care about. Benefits include:
Contact your IRA administrator for more information on these options.
- Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $105,000 from your IRA to support causes you care about.
- Satisfy some or all of your required minimum distribution for the year.
- Reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions.
- Make a gift that is not subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts.
Contact your IRA administrator for more information on these options.
Planned Gifts
Bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts, and beneficiary designations of life insurance or retirement plan assets are simple yet impactful ways you can leave a legacy while shaping the future of the region. Contact our office to schedule a meeting.
More Opportunities
The Community Foundation would be happy to work with you on gifts of grain, real estate, and personal property. Contact our office to learn more.
