The Adams County Community Foundation can accept gifts of cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, personal property, life insurance and retirement assets. Because we are a public charity, most charitable gifts qualify for maximum tax advantage under federal law.
Cash/Credit Card – Giving cash is the simplest way to begin a fund, add to an existing fund, or make a gift of any size to support the Community Foundation. You can also make your gift with any major credit card using the Donate Now! page of this website.
EFT (Electronic Funds Transmission) –Contact your bank for specific instructions for contributing with a direct debit from your bank account.
Securities – Gifts of appreciated stock to qualified charities like the Community Foundation enable donors to avoid capital gains and can be deducted at full market value, up to 30% of adjusted gross income, with the ability to carry forward excess amounts for an additional five years. Stock transfer information.
Mutual Fund Shares – Contact us for instructions for donating mutual fund shares.
Real Estate and Personal Property – Prospective gifts of real estate or tangible personal property such as antiques, art, or collections may be accepted but must be carefully reviewed by the Community Foundation prior to acceptance. See our Gift Acceptance Policy.
Life Insurance – When life insurance is no longer needed for wealth replacement, it can be a tax advantageous way to provide a significant charitable gift. You may give the Community Foundation a paid-up policy or one on which you are continuing to pay. You may receive a number of tax benefits from making such a gift, including reduced estate and income taxes.
IRAs and Retirement Assets – You can name the Community Foundation as a charitable beneficiary of your IRA and other retirement assets such as 401(k) and 403(b) plans. IRA donors over the age of 70 can also ask their retirement plan administrator to make a qualified charitable distribution gift directly to the Adams County Community Foundation. Please contact the Community Foundation first before you initiate such a gift. (Please note: Your IRA gift must come directly to the Community Foundation and may not be directed to a donor-advised fund.)
Bequests – You can include a gift to the Community Foundation in your will as a charitable bequest. Simply provide your legal counsel with our sample bequest language.
Charitable Remainder or Lead Trust Beneficiary- You may create a charitable trust and direct the charitable interest to any Community Foundation fund to support your charitable wishes.
Donors are advised to consult Community Foundation staff as well as their own professional advisors for more detailed information about diverse options for giving.
For more information e-mail Ralph M. Serpe or call 717-337-0060.
To recommend a grant from your existing donor-advised fund, use this simple Grant Recommendation Form.