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Explore your options and create a plan that will make a lasting impact for generations to come. Getting started is easy—just give us a call at 802-388-3355 opt. 5.

Services Overview
Explore our giving tools and services
Donor Advised Funds
Create a giving account—support the causes you care about most
Legacy Giving
Secure your impact for future generations through estate planning
Mission Investing
Invest in Vermont projects that reflect your values
Nonprofit Funds
Ensure lasting support for your mission-driven organization
Other Ways to Give
Explore other types of charitable funds and ways to make a difference
Your Impact
Learn about our fundholders and the difference they make
Impact Stories
Read how your grants impact the community around you
Donor Stories
Read how other donors have made a difference
Reports + Publications
View our latest annual report (and more)
Give Now to Existing Funds
Contribute to the VCF's programs in real-time
Strategic Initiatives
From immediate disaster response to our systemic work closing the opportunity gap
The Opportunity Gap
No one should be held back by their zip code, income level, the color of their skin, or any aspect of their identity
People + Places Funds
Supporting a variety of regions, communities, and people in Vermont
Philanthropic Leadership Fund
Supporting the work that goes beyond grant-making to strengthen Vermont's philanthropic network
Crisis + Disaster Giving
Helping Vermonters through disasters and developing strategies to mitigate future devastation
Supporting Organizations
Our partners play a crucial role in childcare, youth programs, and education and training for promising jobs
About Us
About the Vermont Community Foundation
Financials + Investments
Diverse investments and expert management
Our Team
Blending small-town charm with big-hearted philanthropy
Careers
Join our dedicated team of Vermonters
News + Announcements
Stay connected with our latest news and announcements
Contact + Directions
Where to find us and how to reach us
Services Overview
Explore our giving tools and services
Donor Advised Funds
Create a giving account—support the causes you care about most
Legacy Giving
Secure your impact for future generations through estate planning
Mission Investing
Invest in Vermont projects that reflect your values
Nonprofit Funds
Ensure lasting support for your mission-driven organization
Other Ways to Give
Explore other types of charitable funds and ways to make a difference
Your Impact
Learn about our fundholders and the difference they make
Impact Stories
Read how your grants impact the community around you
Donor Stories
Read how other donors have made a difference
Reports + Publications
View our latest annual report (and more)
Give Now to Existing Funds
Contribute to the VCF's programs in real-time
Strategic Initiatives
From immediate disaster response to our systemic work closing the opportunity gap
The Opportunity Gap
No one should be held back by their zip code, income level, the color of their skin, or any aspect of their identity
People + Places Funds
Supporting a variety of regions, communities, and people in Vermont
Philanthropic Leadership Fund
Supporting the work that goes beyond grant-making to strengthen Vermont's philanthropic network
Crisis + Disaster Giving
Helping Vermonters through disasters and developing strategies to mitigate future devastation
Supporting Organizations
Our partners play a crucial role in childcare, youth programs, and education and training for promising jobs
About Us
About the Vermont Community Foundation
Financials + Investments
Diverse investments and expert management
Our Team
Blending small-town charm with big-hearted philanthropy
Careers
Join our dedicated team of Vermonters
News + Announcements
Stay connected with our latest news and announcements
Contact + Directions
Where to find us and how to reach us
Planned giving is personal, and your legacy should reflect what matters most to you. It is also flexible—you can make a difference without impacting your finances today. Here are a few options to consider.
Bequest
Testamentary Fund
Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)
Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)
Charitable Lead Trust (CLT)
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Making a bequest is easy. You can do it at any age by adding to a new or existing will.
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We can help you and your attorney with recommended language.
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Give a dollar amount, percentage, or remainder of your estate after distributions to other beneficiaries.
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Many donors establish funds during their lifetimes and add to them as circumstances allow.
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As an alternative to amending your will, consider naming the VCF a beneficiary of your retirement plan.
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Established with a gift from your estate, immediately by a bequest or after some time through a planned gift.
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Give a stated dollar amount, a specific property, a percentage of your estate, or a gift contingent on certain events.
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The gift that establishes your fund is fully deductible from any estate taxes.
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Decide how you would like the fund administered—advised, discretionary, or designated for one or more charities.
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Guarantee a lifetime annuity in exchange for a contracted gift to the Foundation.
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You receive a fixed annual income—regardless of market conditions—for the rest of your life.
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You get an immediate tax deduction and can start annuity payments now or later.
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Annual payment depends on age and gift size. Delayed payments increase rates.
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At death, your remaining assets transfer to a designed fund named in the agreement.
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For people who want to diversify investments or convert appreciated assets without loss to capital gains taxes.
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You transfer assets to a trustee—often the VCF— of the CRT.
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You receive an immediate tax deduction for the charitable portion of your gift.
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The trustee makes regular income payments to the beneficiary you designate.
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At the end of the trust term all remaining assets are distributed to a fund at the VCF.
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You transfer assets to a trustee—often the VCF— of the CLT.
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The trustee invests the assets and makes the required annual payout to a fund at the VCF.
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At the end of the trust term, the trustee distributes the remaining trust assets to your heirs.
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The longer your heirs wait to receive the assets and the higher the fund payout, the greater the gift tax deduction.
Explore your options and create a plan that will make a lasting impact for generations to come. Getting started is easy—just give us a call at 802-388-3355 opt. 5.