Communities Foundation of Texas - The Power of Giving

The power of giving Learn how CFT is committed to making philanthropy simple, effective and fulfilling.

We make giving simple.

Every donor’s charitable goals, personal passions and tax planning needs are unique. Our expert philanthropy staff will help you develop a giving approach that fulfills your vision and suits your financial situation while having the greatest possible impact on the community.

We can help you learn about the nonprofits and programs that make a difference in the areas you care about most, and set up a fund that will make a sustaining impact.

Setting up a fund with CFT is simple. We accept many types of assets and manage all the administrative details and paperwork cost-effectively.

Donors also enjoy greater flexibility and tax benefits than they would by setting up a private foundation.

WHAT IS A COMMUNIT Y FOUNDATION?

A community foundation is a tax-exempt public charity serving all those who are interested in improving the quality of life in their region and beyond. Individuals, families, businesses and organizations can create funds through a community foundation to support charities and nonprofits that are working to meet local and national challenges.

How would CFT boost my giving?

1. STREA MLINED PROCESS We handle all paperwork and administrative details associated with granting money to the nonprofits of your choice.

2. FLEXIBLE TIMING You can claim your tax deduction upon making a charitable gift to CFT and then take the time needed to make grants that produce the greatest impact.

3 . T R AC K G I F T S Through CFT online, you can quickly review and track gifts to your fund and grants to nonprofits you support.

4 . T R U E TO YO U R M I S S I O N Should your designated nonprofit go out of business or radically change its mission, we can help redirect your fund’s grants to follow your original goals.

5 . F O L LO W YO U R C H A R I TA B L E I N T E N T Similarly, if the needs behind the cause you support change, we can redirect your donation to another area of interest.

6 . I N V E S TM E N T A DVA N TAG E S With larger assets than most nonprofits, we participate in some of the best investment opportunities. We can also handle gifts of more complex, non-cash assets.

7. T R U S T W O R T H Y S T E WA R D S H I P Trust your charitable legacy to an organization that is fiscally responsible, knowledgeable and dedicated to ensuring that all funds continue to make a positive impact for as long as you wish.

We work with you.

INDIVIDUALS • Leverage our assets and investment expertise to grow your charitable dollars • Create a personal giving plan with the help of our knowledgeable staff • Use our community knowledge and specialized tools to further your philanthropic goals BUSINESSES • Work with our experts to create a charitable program that complements your business goals • Outsource the work of your corporate foundation to us • Join Entrepreneurs For North Texas (EFNT) to build your employee culture and business success through philanthropy, volunteering and networking PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS • Outsource your nonprofit vetting to our philanthropic services team • When you need more time to make good grants, donate your 5% payout to CFT and let us help you • Convert to a donor-advised fund at CFT, reducing expenses and realizing greater tax deductions for gifts into your fund

What fund is right for you?

NONPROFITS Receive grants and guidance from CFT

DONORS

Establish funds and recommend grants

CFT

Invest and grow funds Advise on charitable impact Provide due diligence on nonprofits

Donor-Advised Fund Donor-advised funds are established by donors who wish to participate actively in the grantmaking process.

Business-Advised Fund When you create a business-advised fund, we can support your company’s goals with a full spectrum of services, including grantmaking, due diligence, site visits and community updates.

Scholarship Fund Scholarship funds can be structured to benefit students at any education level.

A scholarship fund can also be created to honor a loved one.

Other Ways to Give Contact us to learn how we can help you achieve your charitable goals during your lifetime or through your will. We can brainstorm creative alternatives that work for you.

Want to learn more? Contact us today.

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How wonderful that no one need wait a single moment to improve the world.

ANNE FRANK