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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.
Create a Fund
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.
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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.
What Our Donors Say
BFF Fund
“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.”
Terence and Amy O'Connor 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."
Making More Possible Since 1968
$0 Million+
invested in the community since our inception0+ Funds
established to support various causes0+ Scholarships
awarded to local students0+ Nonprofits
strengthened through grantsPortraits of Generosity
Learn how your friends and neighbors are supporting the place they call home.
A Legacy that Doesn’t Graduate
A Family Business, A Community Legacy
Building Community Impact for the Long Term
Frequently Asked Questions
What is charitable giving?
Charitable giving is the act of donating money, assets, or other resources to support nonprofit organizations, charitable causes, and community initiatives. Through charitable giving, individuals, families, and businesses can help address community needs and create a lasting positive impact.
What is a donor-advised fund?
A donor-advised fund is a flexible charitable giving vehicle that allows donors to make contributions, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to qualified nonprofit organizations over time. Donor-advised funds simplify philanthropy while allowing donors to support the causes they care about most.
How do I create a charitable fund?
The Community Foundation can help you establish a charitable fund that aligns with your philanthropic goals and interests. Depending on your objectives, options may include donor-advised funds, scholarship funds, designated funds, field-of-interest funds, community impact funds, and other charitable giving vehicles.
How do nonprofits apply for grants?
Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for grant opportunities through the Community Foundation's competitive grant programs. Funding opportunities, eligibility requirements, application guidelines, and deadlines are available through the Foundation's grant application process.
Can businesses partner with the Community Foundation?
Yes. Businesses can partner with the Community Foundation through corporate philanthropy, charitable funds, community investment initiatives, sponsorships, and other giving programs. These partnerships help strengthen local communities while supporting causes that align with a company's values and goals.