Giving

You have many reasons for giving. It could be an interest in supporting your local faith-based organization, your alma mater or the neighborhood community center down the street. It could be a desire to better understand a serious issue that has touched a loved one in your life. It could be an aspiration to leave your mark on a community that has meant so much to you. But behind this notion of “giving” is something very important – personal passion.
 
That’s where The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta comes in. We work with you to help you better understand the issues affecting our community and where you can help. We connect you directly with those nonprofits that are working in the areas that interest you most and are doing powerful work. But most of all, we work with you to help you find the joy, passion and inspiration that charitable giving can bring you and your family.
 
With more than 55 years of experience in our community, The Community Foundation has a deep understanding of regional issues and the nonprofit organizations making an impact in our Atlanta region. Through our grantmaking, we conduct more than 265 site visits annually, meeting with nonprofit leaders and collecting community data, research and best practices to provide you with ongoing, current information about our region's strengths and needs. Through our community leadership we bring together key community partners and collaborate on critical issues affecting metro Atlanta whether it’s jumpstarting a renewed awareness around HIV/AIDS , providing access to neighborhood information or building grassroots leadership.

Why The Community Foundation?

There are many charitable vehicles available in Atlanta today, and we offer one way for philanthropists to give back to their community. The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta has several distinct advantages:

• Tax Benefits – Gifts to The Community Foundation receive the maximum tax advantages for income, gift and estate tax purposes.

• Knowledge Expert – Our knowledgeable staff provides extensive information on nonprofits in our community ensuring that your gift is going to a well-qualified organization.

• Objectivity – We help donors facilitate gifts to any legal 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and do not promote one cause over another. Also, while our focus as a community foundation is on the 23-county region of Atlanta, funds established by donors are not bound by geographic guidelines and can be given nationally and internationally.

• Ease of Use – Creating a fund is a simple procedure, and a fund does not have the same compliance and tax requirements as a private foundation. We can also receive many kinds of assets.

• Shared Interests – We bring together our donors through various events and engagement opportunities so you can learn from each other and share ideas. Hearing stories directly from other donors can spark a new inspiration for your giving.

• Stewardship – With a 59-year history of building our community’s charitable resource, you can be assured we are here for the long-term. Our role is to protect this financial legacy while addressing current and future concerns. Our investment committee has carefully selected a team of investment managers to cost-effectively and efficiently oversee The Community Foundation’s capital resources.