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Maximize your giving with the Community Foundation.
When you are ready to make a lasting impact on your community, the Community Foundation is here to help. Your gift, combined with those from other caring individuals, can multiply the positive effect on our region for generations to come. We have a variety of options to help you make the impact you want to see in your community.
Creating a Fund is Easy
3 Simple Steps to Get Started
1
Connect
Call our office 518-446-9638 or fill out this form and we will contact you at a time most convenient for you.
2
Complete
We'll guide you through a simple fund agreement to formalize your charitable vision. We make the process straightforward.
3
Contribute
We accept donations of all types of financial assets including: checks, wire transfers, credit cards, appreciated stock, mutual funds, private business interests and more.
“Working with the Community Foundation has introduced our family to organizations that align with our values. The Foundation’s understanding of community needs has been invaluable and has opened opportunities to invest in impactful programs that match our philanthropic goals.”
BFF Fund
"A donor advised fund at the Community Foundation fit our needs perfectly and provided a substantial tax benefit. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and helps guide our charitable giving towards worthwhile and effective opportunities."
Terence and Amy O'Connor Fund
Making More Possible Since 1968
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invested in the community since 19900+ Funds
established to support various causes0+ Scholarships
awarded to local students0+ Nonprofits
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