The
Giving Tree Endowments are a perfect fit for you. Contribute to the statewide fund or funds at any of our 27 local offices.
If you want to provide ongoing support, forever, to causes you care about, you can be comfortable making those gifts through the Foundation because of our permanence, our professional investment management and our oversight role in making sure your wishes are met by the recipient organizations.
There is no cost for starting a fund at the Foundation. Our
annual fees depend on the type of fund. These fees contribute to the total operation of the Foundation, all in support of the community.
No. Gifts to the Foundation are irrevocable. The decision to partner with the Foundation is a serious one, and we encourage you to discuss your intent with your financial or legal advisors.
Yes, we offer several opportunities to make
life income gifts. We are happy to work with you and your professional advisors to determine which type of gift is right for you.
Yes, if you choose an
advised fund, you may name co-advisors and successor advisors to continue to guide the fund both while you are involved and far into the future. Many donors have annual family meetings to determine the causes that will receive grants from their funds.