Cash contributions can be made using a check or credit card. This is the simplest way to make a charitable contribution. Cash gifts are fully deductible for federal income purposes, less any value received. To make a gift online:
If you prefer to mail in your donation, make your checks payable to
Central Valley Community Foundation
Please include the name of the fund on the memo line, or if your donation is to directly support the work of the Foundation, please include “CVCF support” on the memo line.
You can mail donations to:
Central Valley Community Foundation
1260 Fulton Street, Suite 200
Fresno, CA 93721
Gifts of appreciated securities – stocks and bonds, including stocks in closely held companies — provide important tax advantages to the donor. The full fair market value of the donated appreciated securities is deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes, with no capital gains liability.
A gift of life insurance is another way to make a substantial contribution. By assigning ownership to the Foundation, the donor can receive a tax deduction for the cash value of the policy and the premiums paid each year.
A gift of real estate can provide many tax advantages, including as an alternative to 1031 exchanges. Gifting a residence, vacation home, commercial building, ranch land, or vacant property through a trust can also provide lifetime income. The Foundation manages the transaction and liquidates the property with the income going into the fund of your choice.
Using IRAs and other retirement plan assets is a thoughtful way to make a charitable contribution. It provides the donor with a number of significant financial and tax advantages. Unlike many assets, retirement plan assets are potentially subject to both income and estate taxes. Naming the Foundation or your fund as the beneficiary of a retirement plan—including IRAs, 401(k), and profit sharing— may possibly eliminate estate and income taxes in some cases. Ask us about your Required Minimum Distributions!
A private foundation can make a direct gift or transfer all or part of its assets to the Foundation. The identity and purpose of the original donor(s) are preserved, and the donor or others designated by the donor can participate as fund advisors, while we manage the administration. This is a great way to prolong a legacy or make the transition to the next generation without the burden of private foundation administration falling on descendants.
Crop Gifting is a tax-efficient way for growers to donate a portion of their harvest to the Foundation or their fund. We take ownership of the commodity and then sell and deposit the net proceeds into the fund of your choice. For cash basis growers, crop gifting offers a way to make a lasting difference in their communities.
To talk through your specific situation or learn more, please contact DonorServices@centralvalleycf.org or call (559) 226-5600.
Disclaimer: The content included on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Please consult your professional advisor for legal and tax advice specific to your situation. Central Valley Community Foundation reserves the right to determine whether it will receive any gift prior to the transaction.