A Great Investment!

Everyone wants to make a sound investment. That's why there's a whole industry of men and women who serve as investment advisors. They provide charts and analysis and make recommendations.

Thoughtful investors want to support solid companies with a good track record of profits. They want to see growth and success. No one wants to lose money.

Supporting your community through the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne is much like making an investment. But in this case, the returns pertain not to the donor's pocket, but to the success of your community. Donors "invest" their charitable dollars at the Community Foundation because they believe we will continue to yield handsome returns in the community and society at large.

Plan Your Gift for the Greatest Impact!

Each year millions of Americans make gifts in support of charitable purposes of their choice. In today’s environment, these gifts are more important than ever in helping fund the work of the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. Many have found that time spent considering the best ways to structure their gifts can help them make meaningful contributions while meeting personal planning goals as well.

The Community Foundation can help you discover ways to make gifts to your favorite charities through the Community Foundation and in ways you may not have thought possible. For example:

• You will learn how to give in ways that can actually "give back" for a time, providing extra income in retirement years or to help fund educational expenses and other needs.
• You can add meaning to your gift by using it to honor or memorialize a special friend or loved one.
• You will see how to save money on income, gift, and estate taxes and redirect those amounts for use in ways you choose.
• You will enjoy your giving more, knowing you are investing in charitable interests in ways that allow you to give the most you can at the lowest possible cost.

That's what effective gift planning is all about. We want to help you maximize the potential of your resources through preserving financial security for yourself and your loved ones while funding the organizations and institutions in which you believe.