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You play an important role in making our region the best that it can be.

Partnering with The Community Foundation is a powerful step toward transforming your giving and the impact it can have on the causes most important to you. We can help you find the most rewarding and effective ways to give back.

Think of The Community Foundation as your partner in giving. We offer a variety of gift options that can be tailored to your specific interests and philanthropic goals. You will have access to a wide range of philanthropic advisory services and learning opportunities to help you make the most of your philanthropy.

Working With Us Means You Receive

  • Personal Service

    Your personal Philanthropic Advisor is focused on helping you achieve your charitable goals in a way that reflects both your individual priorities and community needs.

  • Convenience & Flexibility

    You can maximize the tax benefits AND the impact of your philanthropy without the burden of running a private foundation.

  • Community Knowledge

    You gain access to expert philanthropic advisory services based on five decades of experience leading community impact initiatives and funding thousands of nonprofits throughout Greater Washington.

  • Investment Management

    You can trust that your money is being professionally managed through a diversified investment strategy that achieves greater leverage and stronger returns.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SERVICES YOU RECEIVE

Choose the Right Fund Type for You

Opening a Fund with Us is Easy!

If you are interested in opening a Donor-Advised Fund, click on the Get Started button below and fill out the fund agreement.

Send your fund agreement to donorservices@thecommunityfoundation.org

If you’re interested in one of the other charitable fund types listed above, please contact us.

Make Your Money Go Further
With an Endowment!

Looking to make a bigger difference? Through a permanently endowed fund, your money can do more good than you ever thought possible. Check out our endowment calculator to see what your investment can accomplish over time!

How Can We Help You?

Contact one of our philanthropic officers to learn more about how to give today!

Gisela Shanfeld
Director of Donor Services
202-955-5890 ext 215

gshanfeld@thecommunityfoundation.org

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Ways to Give Now

Whether it’s cash, stocks, real estate, or a legacy gift there are a number of different ways and mediums that you can use to add philanthropic resources to your fund.

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Gift Acceptance Guidelines

The Community Foundation, its staff, and volunteers adhere to the principles and practices stated in A Donor Bill of Rights and the Model Standards of Practice for the Charitable Gift Planner.

The Community Foundation is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards when working with donors, volunteers, and other partners.