Give to an Existing Fund
Donate to an Existing Fund
Donate to an Existing FundThe Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation manages over 280 funds, each with their own unique vision and purpose. Search for a fund by name.
Create a New Fund
Create a New FundIf you have a specific goal in mind, you may want to create a new fund. Our team can help you every step of the way through this process, from selecting the type of fund you’d like to establish, to working out the finer details of how it will operate and what criteria it will follow.
Join our Legacy Society
The Legacy Society is the name for our most prestigious group, made up of all those who have notified us that they have included the Foundation in their estate planning.
The Legacy Society is made up of special people who have made plans to provide for the future of their community through a gift to the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation. Members of the Legacy Society have the satisfaction of knowing that they have helped make our shared home a better place to live and that their life’s efforts will continue to make a difference.
Through the Legacy Society of the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation, thoughtful and generous decisions can be duly recognized, and will hopefully inspire others to join their ranks.
Join the Legacy Society
Join the Legacy SocietyThe Legacy Society is the name for our most prestigious group, made up of all those who have notified us that they have included the Foundation in their estate.
Become a Foundation Fellow
Become a Foundation FellowFoundation Fellows are those who have either directly made a $1,000 contribution or who have been honored by others with a contribution.
Become a Foundation Fellow
Do you know someone who is deserving? Call the office at 814-944-6102 for more details.
Support the Sustaining Visionary Fund
Support the Sustaining Visionary FundThe Sustaining Visionary Fund provides additional funding for our competitive grants program. Through annual or semi-annual donations in an amount of your choice, you can have a direct impact on causes relating to culture and the arts, economic and community development, educational programs, or health and social services.
Educational Improvement Tax Credit
Educational Improvement Tax CreditIn Pennsylvania, tax credits are available to eligible businesses contributing to a Scholarship Organization, an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO), and/or a Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organization.
Educational Improvement Tax Credit
In Pennsylvania, tax credits are available to eligible businesses contributing to a Scholarship Organization, an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO), and/or a Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organization. Previously, the CPCF accepted contributions to any of the 3 programs. Currently, we are only accepting EIO contributions.
Special Purpose Entity: Educational Improvement Organizations (EIO)
In 2020, the CPCF began to handle Special Purpose Entity: Educational Improvement Organizations (EIO) contributions. This new program is available from January 1 – August 31 each year. Individual business owners in the region, who are new donors, and agree to make at least a $3,500 contribution could be eligible for this program. Funding can be given to an existing EIO program, EIO programs approved under CPCF, or a STEM program at a local K-12 school in Central PA.
If you are interested in learning more about this program, please call our office at 814-944-6102.
GIVING OPTIONS
Charitable Gifts
A charitable gift is often one of the most direct ways to make a donation. Depending on the type of gift you wish to give, it may transfer immediately, or after a set event or period of time. Decide which type of gift best suits the donation you’d like to make or get in touch for our guidance.
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Cash or Credit Card
A gift of cash is the simplest form of giving. Since the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation is a public charity, your gift qualifies for the maximum tax benefits. Gifts of cash are deductible up to 60% of your adjusted gross income; any excess amount may be carried forward for deduction over the next five years.Stocks, Bonds or Mutual Funds
When gifting stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, you’ll receive a deduction equal to the current market value of the securities and avoid the capital gains tax on any long-term appreciation. Gifts of stocks and bonds are deductible up to 30% of your adjusted gross income and any excess amount may be carried forward for deduction over the next five years.Real Estate
Due to the varied nature of these types of gifts, real estate and other gifted assets are accepted by the Foundation on a case-by-case basis.- Charitable Lead Trust
If you are interested in supporting specific causes for a specific period of time, with remaining assets eventually going to your heirs or beneficiaries, a charitable lead trust may be a good fit for you. The CPCF team is happy to work with you and your attorney to establish this unique trust.
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Charitable Bequest
A charitable bequest is a gift that is made part of a will or trust. As there are many ways that a charitable bequest can be set up, the CPCF team can work with you and your attorney to include one into your estate plan.- Charitable Remainder Trust
A charitable remainder trust is a strategy that can generate a lifetime income for the donor(s). Upon death, the remainder is donated to the designated charity. The CPCF team is happy to work with you and your attorney to establish this unique option. Life Insurance
Your life insurance policy may be used for a charitable gift. You can name the endowment as the beneficiary of an existing policy or you can donate a policy that you no longer need. You may find that purchasing a new policy for the endowment may afford you the opportunity to create a much larger fund. The premiums you pay for such a policy are also deductible from your income tax.Retirement Account Assets and IRAs
Careful planning is needed to ensure excess taxes are not incurred. Some IRAs have been taxed as much as 80% due to lack of adequate tax planning. They do provide a special opportunity to establish a fund. You should always consult your tax advisor.