SIMPLIFY YOUR GIVING

Create the impact you imagine.
We’re here to help you simplify your giving, clarify your philanthropic vision, and support the causes that matter most to you.
Whether you’re passionate about strengthening communities, uplifting local families, or investing in long-term change, we’ll help you make your giving meaningful—and more effective.

Give in the way that works best for you. You can support the community to, through or with the Community Foundation.

-Give to an existing fund that aligns with your values.
-Establish your own charitable fund to create a lasting legacy.
-Make an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution or other planned gift to benefit the nonprofits you care about.
-Co-invest in community initiatives and programs driving positive change across Monterey County.

No matter how you choose to give, we’ll tailor options to fit your goals and make the process easy and rewarding.

Let’s explore what’s possible—together.
Contact us to discuss the giving approach that best reflects your vision and the impact you want to create.

Give LATER

We can help you leave a lasting legacy through a planned gift. We accept both simple and complex assets and can help you plan gifts that will advance your philanthropic vision, produce tax benefits, and, in some cases, generate long-term income for you during your lifetime along with the satisfaction of giving back. We would be honored to explore the best options for you.

Community foundation featured funds

other ways to give

Charitable Remainder Trust

Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) create income for you or a loved one and benefit your favorite nonprofits in the future.

Charitable Gift Annuity

CGAs offer fixed income for life, based on the age of the annuitant, and is backed by the assets of the Community Foundation.

IRA Rollover (QCD)

If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can make an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution to benefit your favorite nonprofit(s). Gifts are not taxable income and qualify toward your Required Minimum Distribution.

StorIES OF GIVING

Each individual or family has a reason for giving back as unique as they are.  Explore our donor stories.

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