Gift Options

There are a variety of ways to make gifts to the Grand Rapids Community Foundation. Because each donor's philanthropic goals are different, we present here some of the possibilities for giving. We encourage you to contact a member of the Foundation's development staff if you have any questions about these giving options or other possibilities.

Cash

A gift of cash is the most popular way to give because of its simplicity. A cash gift of any size is welcome. You may give on-line by clicking here or send a check or credit card payment in the mail. Gifts of $200 for a single person or $400 for a married couple filing jointly can provide maximum benefits through the Michigan Tax Credit for Community Foundations. Click here to learn more.

401 K and IRAs

Maximize value by avoiding income and estate taxes, and receive a deduction.

Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds

Receive a deduction for the full fair market value and avoid paying tax on your capital gain.

Closely Held Stock

Receive a deduction for the appraised market value, avoid capital gains tax, and redeem at new fair market value if you choose.

Real Estate

Receive a deduction for the appraised market value and avoid paying tax on your capital gain.

Life Insurance

Name the Community Foundation owner and receive a deduction on the computed current value of your paid-up policy or premium payments.

NOTE: Professional Advisors

If you are a professional advisor and would like to receive timely and authoritative information on charitable gift planning please stop by the Foundation's Planned Giving Design Center by clicking here.

For more information on ways to give please contact Marilyn Zack, Vice President of Development, at 616.454.1751 or email her at .