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Become a Donor

If you are looking for a way that you, your family, your business or your nonprofit organization can make a difference in our community, we offer a variety of tools for giving to make a difference – both now and into the future.

Creating a fund with the Community Foundation of South Georgia is simple.  Let us guide you every step of the way.

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Step one

Choose a Fund That’s Right For You

We want to help you realize one of the greatest pleasures known, to give of yourself.  Give us a call and we’ll help you determine which type of fund is right for you.  Once we understand your philanthropic goals, we’ll draft a simple Fund Agreement for you to sign.  You can create a fund name and purpose that’s unique to your interests.

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Step two

Make an Establishing Gift to Your Fund

Whether you want to give cash, stock or other assets, we\’re here to make sure the process is smooth and simple.  Make an establishing gift to your fund and receive a tax deduction the year in which you give.  

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Step Three

Give From Your Fund

Make grants from your fund to qualified 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that you care most about.  We\’ll write the checks and handle all of the paperwork along the way.  

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