Permanence A gift to the Foundation will benefit the community in perpetuity. Donors can be confident that these gifts will always be available to meet the changing needs that exist in Coweta County. Simplicity Creating a philanthropic fund through the Foundation is simple and quick, avoiding the legal complexity, administrative burdens and compliance requirements of establishing and maintaining a private foundation. The Foundation manages all investments, processes fund distributions and files all appropriate tax returns. Flexibility The Foundation can accept nearly any kind of gift, from cash and real estate to stock and other appreciated assets. An individual, family, business or organization can create a philanthropic fund for virtually any charitable purpose. Tax Benefits Gifts and bequests to the Foundation typically will receive the maximum income, gift and estate tax benefits. Integrating a charitable giving program through the Foundation with your overall financial plan can further these benefits. | Community Impact Giving through The Coweta Community Foundation, Inc. allows donors to put their charitable dollars directly to work in Coweta County and across a broader geographic area, if desired. The Foundation offers insight into community needs and the organizations fulfilling those needs. Recognition or Anonymity Endowing a fund at The Coweta Community Foundation, Inc. is a fitting way to memorialize or honor a loved one and create a permanent legacy that will be remembered for generations. Conversely, the Foundation can carefully protect a donor's identity, if desired. Cost Effectiveness Because The Coweta Community Foundation, Inc. manages many individual donor gifts, it can service and administer each of them at a fraction of the cost of a private foundation or other, smaller nonprofit organizations or trusts. |
