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Jessica Aylor
Development Officer for Corporate Outreach

919.474.8370   ext:142
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From the Community

We needed a simple, efficient tool to help us be intentional about supporting our community. Through our company’s donor-advised fund, together with the learning opportunities provided by TCF’s Donor Forums, we are able to thoughtfully and deliberately invest in organizations making a difference in the Triangle. By providing matching financial support for employee volunteer hours at organizations across the region, we can leverage our donor-advised grants for increased effectiveness. We are grateful for the resources of the Triangle Community Foundation

-- Craig Stephenson
Cary Oil Company

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Why Use a Community Foundation

Most companies make their cash donations in one or more of the following ways:

Direct Giving Program -  operated and controlled by the company.  It is funded by the company and reported to the IRS as a tax-deductible charitable expense.

Company-Sponsored Foundation - a legal entity separate from the company. It is funded primarily by the company, in keeping with IRS regulations, but has its own bylaws and governance structure.

Donor Advised Fund - created within a community foundation or other public charity.  The company recommends grants from the fund to eligible charitable recipients.  Companies may also set up scholarship or disaster relief funds at community foundations.

The Triangle region is served by more than 5,000 nonprofit organizations.  We can pass along our knowledge of local needs and opportunities to help your business make a greater impact.

Why Choose TCF

  • Flexibility.  You can have us administer all or part of your corporate giving program. We can design competitive grantmaking programs or help pre-select programs to fund.
  • Recognition or Anonymity. Name your fund and issue grants in your company’s name or anonymously.  You choose.
  • Reviewing Nonprofit Solicitations. We can help you be responsive to the many requests you receive and make sure your community involvement is clearly demonstrated.
  • Investment Options to Increase Your Giving.  We offer an actively-managed, highly-diversified investment portfolio so your charitable dollars grow tax-free.
  • Grantmaking services. You can easily suggest grants within the Triangle or beyond - even outside the United States.
  • No legal liability. TCF remains in full compliance with state and federal regulations as they relate to grants and contributions.
  • Tax Implications.  Maximum allowable tax advantages for donations.  Learn more.
  • Gift Acceptance.  We can accept a wide range of irrevocable gifts including cash, appreciated stock, pre-IPO stock, real estate and other assets.
  • Advantages over private foundation.  No federal excise tax on the investment income.  No minimum annual payout requirement.  No separate tax return.