Our Services

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Grant Flexibility: Recommend grants anytime to charities

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Growth Potential: Donations can grow, boosting charitable impact

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Family Involvement: Engage family in giving with successor options

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Advising Services: Get expert advice for more impactful donations

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Tax Deductions: Immediate tax benefits for donations

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Estate Control: Directs use of assets according to personal philanthropic goals

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Legacy Building: Creates a lasting impact that reflects personal values

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Financial Efficiency: Maximizes charitable contributions through strategic planning

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Peace of Mind: Ensures long-term support for cherished causes, securing donor intentions

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Tax Relief: Immediate tax deductions potentially reduce estate costs

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Aligned Impact: Investments match personal values with community needs

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Social Responsibility: Promotes sustainable practices and social equity within the community

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Strategic Growth: Enhances the capacity of local projects and enterprises

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Community Engagement: Direct involvement in fostering local economic development

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Job Creation: Supports initiatives that generate employment opportunities in local communities

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Investment Expertise: Access professional investment services

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Fund Assistance: Get help managing complex gifts

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Planned Giving: Benefit from gift annuity and trust management

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Donor Trust: Enhance credibility with a reputable charity affiliation

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Community Benefit: Support the vitality of Vermont communities

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Designated Fund: Provide ongoing support to one or more nonprofit organizations in perpetuity.

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Supporting Organization: The identity of your own foundation, without the administrative burden.

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Discretionary Fund: Select a cause, region, or topic, then have VCF source and select grantees.

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Make the VCF Stronger: A gift to our Philanthropic Leadership Fund extends the reach of VCF’s work.

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Give to an Existing Fund: Your contribution will be part of a strategic approach to grantmaking.