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    We offer a wide range of fund types to meet philanthropic goals—for you, your family, or your business. Whatever you want to accomplish, we provide the expertise and tools that make it possible.

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    One size doesn’t fit all. That’s why the Vermont Community Foundation offers a variety of charitable tools to complement your giving style. Be involved as little or as much as you want. We’ll work with you to find the perfect match, ensuring your philanthropy makes a meaningful impact now and in the future.

    In addition to donor advised funds and legacy giving options, here are some other ways to work with the Vermont Community Foundation to make a lasting difference.

    Designated Funds

    Discretionary Funds (Field of Interest & Unrestricted)

    Supporting Organizations

    Designated funds let you support your favorite charities in perpetuity.

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    Your gift to the VCF gives you an immediate charitable tax deduction.

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    We help you choose the investment pool that best matches your goals.

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    You choose the organization(s) to receive annual distributions. Let us know if you want suggestions!

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    We handle all the work to make the distributions for you—anonymously if desired.

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    Your favorite nonprofit organizations can count on guaranteed annual support for their mission.

    Discretionary funds support a specific interest or a broad range of community needs, with grantees selected by the VCF staff.

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    You establish the fund with a specific or broad purpose in mind and receive an immediate charitable deduction.

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    We help you choose the investment pool that best matches your goals.

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    Our knowledgeable team reviews grant applications and determines where your fund can have the most impact.

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    We issue grants in the name of your fund, or anonymously if preferred.

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    We send you an annual summary of the grants to show you the good work you made possible!

    A great alternative to a private foundation. You make the decisions—we handle all the administrative burden!

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    A supporting organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization because of its close relationship with the VCF.

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    Supporting organizations are not subject to many IRS limitations for private foundations.

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    We help you develop a philanthropic plan and strategy.

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    You and a board of directors oversee grantmaking and investment decisions.

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    Our staff provide investment management services, tax filing, grants processing, and more so you can focus on your mission.

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    • Send a check:
      The Vermont Community Foundation
      3 Court Street
      Middlebury, VT 05753
      Attn:  NAME OF FUND YOU WISH TO SUPPORT
    • For instructions on how to send Gifts of Stock, Mutual Funds, ACH/Wire Transfers, please fill out the form below. For questions, contact Jenn Hansen at jhansen@vermontcf.org or 802-388-3355 ext. 295.
    • For additional questions – contact Alyssa DeBella at adebella@vermontcf.org or 802-388-3355 ext. 182.

    For gifts of stock, ACH/wire transfers, or mutual funds, please complete the form. After you click submit, you will be provided with detailed information on how to process these types of gifts.