THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTS US!

Common reasons for giving:

• To give back to the community
• To establish a personal or family legacy
• To memorialize or honor someone
• Your gift will give back forever.  Endowments are for perpetuity.
• To experience the joy and satisfaction of giving back to your community.

There are many ways to donate to the Greater Nicollet Area Community Foundation:

• Cash Donation – gifts of cash are eligible for charitable deduction in the tax year it was donated.
• Gift of Grain
• Gift of Securities
• Gift of Real Estate
• Gift of Life Insurance
• Gift of Real Estate while retaining life estate
• Appreciated Stock – donors are eligible for a tax deduction on the fair market value of the stock. Donors can avoid capital gains tax by donating their stock.
• Beneficiary of wills or trusts
• A percentage of IRAs, 401ks or other retirement plans
• Benefactor
• Pledge

It is always a good idea to contact your accountant and attorney prior to donating a large sum of money.

How your gift will give back to the community:

Grants are given each year from endowment fund proceeds.  Grants are typically given to address community needs in one or more of the following areas:

• Education – projects, programs, life-long learning, scholarships
• Culture – celebrations, events, programs, projects
• Recreation – parks, activities
• Aesthetics – projects to enhance and beautify the community
• Civics – efforts or projects that serve the public interest and good
• Social Services
• Economic Development
• Health and Welfare
• Environment