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Giving Through the Community Foundation

When you want to make a difference, The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation provides easier and more effective ways to do so. By partnering with the Community Foundation, you gain:

Maximized Tax Deductions: By giving through the Community Foundation, you can deduct the maximum value in the year of your gift, while distributing your donations over time.
Financially Sound Solutions: By pooling community funds, we invest and grow your charitable dollars to increase your giving over time.
Greater Understanding of Community Issues: We offer educational events, philanthropic news and information, as well as extensive knowledge on community needs and organizations to help you make the best possible giving decisions.
A Personalized Approach: We provide personalized philanthropic and administrative services and offer a variety of giving options that allow flexibility in your giving.
An Effective Alternative to a Private Foundation: Our giving options provide you with the ability to maintain your charitable focus and mission and grow your charitable assets while eliminating the administrative burden and cost of a private foundation.

The Community Foundation is here to help you. We share your passion for making a difference and want to be your partner in building a stronger, more vibrant community. Let us know how we can assist you.

Donor Spotlight

The Grogan Family

Creating a Donor Advised Fund is a great tool for our family. Through the Community Foundation, we are teaching our children that being a member of a community means putting a piece of you back into it.