Chester County Community Foundation

  Let Your Legacy Make a Difference

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·      Philanthropic focus, strategic philanthropy, family philanthropy
     - CCCF is a catalyst for philanthropy, helping you to maximize your charitable decisions
     - CCCF helps individuals and families focus their charitable priorities, and find effective nonprofits that meet their charitable goals
     - CCCF helps families involve their children and grandchildren in making decisions that benefit the community

·      Knowledge of local nonprofits
     -  CCCF shares its expertise on community issues with you, and helps you and your family get involved where you care the most, at a level that fits you

·      Flexibility, customization, one-stop-shop 
     - CCCF provides as much or as little assistance as you desire in making grant decisions about charities, involving family and community members in the process, making grants year-round…
     - The donor enjoys the fun of philanthropy while CCCF shoulders the burdens (administration, audits, tax and compliance filing, grant proposal RFP process, financial management, investment allocation)

·      Tax advantages
     - Highest tax advantages while retaining involvement:  50% adjusted gross income for cash gifts and 30% for long-term appreciated property; favorable treatment in estate planning to reduce government taxation

Upcoming Fund Activities and Events

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