Giving through Defiance Area Foundation

The Foundation offers a variety of ways for you to make donations to reach your philanthropic goals. Watch your philanthropic dollars make a difference and be involved with your philanthropy by establishing a fund today. Each of us can make a difference in creating a vibrant and healthy community. Giving back is one way to express our gratitude to our community. There are important issues in Defiance County that you can help address.

Defiance Area Foundation provides a variety of giving options to help you create your personal strategic philanthropic plan. Whether you need help clarifying how or when in structuring your giving, Defiance Area Foundation can help you achieve the charitable goals that are most meaningful to you. There are many ways to donate to through the Foundation listed below. Each likely has its own benefits to you as the donor.

People give THROUGH The Defiance Area Foundation, not TO The Foundation.
The Defiance Area Foundation is here to serve you. The Foundation exists to administer charitable gifts in accordance with the wishes of the donors. The Defiance Area Foundation will continue to meet your charitable goals long into the future. What is important to the donors is what is important to The Foundation. The Defiance Area Foundation will work with you to provide for your favorite church, school, or other charitable organization no matter where those organizations may be located.

  • Cash Gift - A cash gift is a tax deductible gift as provided under current law.
  • Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds  - Appreciated stocks, bonds and mutual funds can be a great choice when making a charitable gift.  Your contribution is based on current market value, rather than the cost basis.
  • Matching Gift - Matching gifts can more than double your gift, if your employer has such a program.
  • Bequest - A bequest  in your will is a simple way to leave a lasting legacy.
  • Planned Gifts: Retirement Funds, IRAs and Life Insurance - The Foundation can be named as a direct or contingency beneficiary of a portion of your retirement funds, IRAs, life insurance policy, or other assets.
  • Charitable Trust Options—Your accountant or financial professional can recommend the best option for your special and unique circumstances.
  • Real Estate and Personal Property Residences, vacation homes and farmland can be donated to The Foundation and make wonderful charitable gifts and enjoy significant tax savings.
  • Transfer of Private Foundation This affords you many advantages, including lower overhead, staff to assist you with your charitable goals, and perhaps a higher tax deduction on future gifts, to name a few.