About Community Foundations

Make Your Passion Permanent

You don’t have to be a Carnegie or a Rockefeller to be a philanthropist. When you give a dollar to a needy person on the street, donate used clothing, or volunteer a helping hand to an organization providing services, you practice philanthropy.

You may donate cash, stock, or other securities including life insurance or other assets. You can make deferred gifts through bequests, charitable annuities, charitable trusts, IRAs or other retirement funds. We understand that your gift decision may involve some planning, and the staff and board of the Community Foundation are always ready to answer your questions and work with you to tailor your gift to your specific situation.

The Foundation is a true partner in philanthropy. We help donors establish charitable funds and maximize the impact of their giving. The type of fund, your level of involvement and the amount of the gift are up to you. The Foundation accepts gifts of any size.

Simply stated, the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia is a pool of many funds. Some gifts are restricted by their donors to specific agencies, geographical areas, or purposes. Others are unrestricted. Together these funds reflect the diverse charitable interests of the citizens of Northwest Georgia and enable us to respond to a wide variety of needs.