This booklet is a guide for those considering establishing a private foundation. Read it here.

 

Donors

Reasons to Give

Anyone can be a philanthropist. You don't need a great deal of wealth and it doesn't have to be complicated. Giving through Hamilton Community Foundation simplifies the whole process by providing the flexibility and knowledge to help you make the difference you want to make.

Ten reasons why people choose to give through HCF:

1. We provide highly personalized service tailored to each individual's charitable and financial interests.
2. We are a local organization with deep roots in the community.
3. Our staff and volunteers have broad expertise regarding community issues and needs.
4. Our funds help people address the issues they care most about.
5. We accept a wide variety of assets, and can facilitate even the most complex forms of giving.
6. We partner with professional advisors to create financially effective approaches to charitable giving.
7. We offer maximum tax advantage for most gifts under federal law.
8. We multiply the impact of donations by pooling them with other gifts.
9. We build funds that benefit the community forever, and help you create a personal legacy.
10. We are a community leader, fostering collaboration on issues of broad interest to create positive change.