Donors
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Think about what matters to you
The church where you worship. The schools your children attend. The park where your grandchildren love to play. A local charity you care deeply about.
How can you ensure that the things that make your community unique continue, long after you are gone? By investing in the Smoky Hills Community Foundation, you can help preserve our rural way of life and strengthen the place we call home.
Ways to Give
There are many ways to give to the community foundation from as simple as cash to as complex as a gift of real estate. Each gift has its own unique tax advantages and should be discussed with your financial advisor to see which one makes the most sense for you and your tax situation. The community foundation can accept:
- Cash, checks and credit card donations
- Retirement Plans (401K and IRA accounts)
- Stocks, Bonds & Mutual Funds
- Life Insurance
- Grain & Livestock
- Closely Held Stock
- Real Estate
- Tangible Personal Property (ex: jewelry, art, automobile, etc.)
Create Your Own Charitable Legacy
At the community foundation, you can give to any of our funds or create a permanent fund of your own. As your partner in giving, we will always take special care to honor your wishes and protect your gift’s value. Your gift to the community foundation will grow over time, just like a tree. (Illustration assumes 5% annual payout with a 1% administrative fee and an 8.5% rate of return)
Today...
You decide to make a permanent gift of $10,000
After 15 years...
Your gift has grown to $15,000 and given $10,000 to charity.
After 25 years...
Your gift has grown to $18,600 and given $19,000 to charity.
After 50 years...
Your gift has grown to $51,000 and given $35,000 to charity.
Learn More about Charitable Giving
As an affiliate of the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation, the Smoky Hills Community Foundation offers you access to a network of experts dedicated to helping you build a lasting charitable legacy.
For personalized guidance, feel free to reach out to Colby Richard, Executive Director of SHCF, at [email protected], or Gennifer Golden House, Director of Donor Services at GNWKCF, at [email protected]. Colby and Gennifer are ready to assist you in turning your charitable vision into reality.
Including the community foundation in your will or trust is a straightforward and impactful way to support the causes that matter most to you, ensuring your legacy endures.
You don’t need to be wealthy to make a difference. Whether your estate is modest or substantial, your gift will continue to advance the good work of charitable organizations in your name.
