Ways to Give
When you partner with the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region you are beginning a relationship with an organization that has a history of helping donors achieve their charitable goals. Whether you want to simplify your giving, focus on certain causes, provide scholarships or plan your legacy, we are here to help.
More than 200 funds and scholarships make up The Foundation. Each is unique and reflects the donor’s wishes. While the funds are as varied as the people who create them, there is one universal focus — creating life-changing opportunities for people and organizations in our community.
Explore Giving Options
Annual Donation
An annual monetary gift via cash, check or credit card may be made. To see our list of funds, and make a donation, click here.
Appreciated Property
Gifts of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and real estate can result in dual tax benefits. The full value of the assets is usually deductible, with no capital gains tax paid on the appreciation.
IRA Assets
The gift of an IRA can, upon your death, eliminate significant income-tax liabilities for the estate.
An IRA Rollover may be a good option for someone over the age of 70. Consult with your financial tax advisor to learn if this is a good option for you.
Life Insurance
A gift of life insurance, through a new or existing policy, offers a cost-effective way to make a significant gift to The Foundation.
Retirement Account
If you have a qualified retirement plan, you can name The Foundation as a beneficiary.
Bequest
As you plan your legacy, bequests can be designated to build an already existing fund or establish a new fund. We are glad to work with your financial advisor, attorney or accountant to make sure your wishes are met.
A bequest made to The Foundation is deductible for federal estate tax purposes and may result in additional savings on state inheritance and estate taxes. In addition, you’ll be a part of the 1996 Legacy Society.
Other Non-Cash Asset
We also accept many gifts of tangible personal items (gifts-in-kind), that we can either liquidate or use for charitable purposes. Please contact our office to discuss the appropriateness of contributing certain non-cash assets and our process for offering this form of contribution.
If you have any questions about giving options, please contact us with your questions at (434) 793-0884 or send us an email (info@cfdrr.org).