Your charitable giving options are virtually unlimited with Minnesota Community Foundation. We take into account both your charitable interests and your personal needs. Then we identify your opportunities. Together, we can develop a plan that makes your philanthropic vision a reality. Creating a fund with Minnesota Community Foundation gives you some distinct advantages: Simplicity. One gift to Minnesota Community Foundation can be used by the donor to provide support for a wide range of charitable organizations and interests. Flexibility. If a charitable organization ceases to exist or if the intended purpose of a donor's gift becomes unnecessary, the Foundation will ensure that the gift continues to be used for purposes that are consistent with the donor's intentions. Also, the size of a fund can be increased at any time through additional gifts. Professional Management. High caliber professional investment management provides for greater growth and lower costs, which allows larger charitable distributions. Stability and Permanence. Through a permanent endowment fund, the charitable intent of the donor can be perpetuated for future generations. Accountability. As a community foundation, Minnesota Community Foundation is dedicated to serving the public interest. An independent audit is conducted annually and is available upon request. For more information on how Minnesota Community Foundation can help you with charitable planning, contact our gift planning staff.