A recent Arts & Culture grant helped bring students out to Raven Hill Discovery Center for field trips to see the Smithsonian Spark!
Ways to Give
How Do You Want To Make A Difference?
We aim to inspire generosity. We believe the act of giving, in any amount, strengthens communities by offering connection, fostering unity, and spreading kindness with every gift.
As a community foundation, we are well-positioned to work collaboratively with individuals and organizations alike to do more together than we could do alone. We listen and honor donor wishes for purposeful giving, and we intentionally grant dollars to support community needs and the organizations making a local impact.
We would love to speak with you one on one to discuss your philanthropy goals – both for now and into the future.
Make a Gift to C3F Today
Cash
You can easily donate by mail, in person or online with a check or credit card. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Mail: PO Box 718, East Jordan, MI 49727 – please make checks payable to Charlevoix County Community Foundation and indicate the fund name to which you would like your gift applied.
Online: Make a secure donation
Stocks or Bonds
By making a direct gift of your appreciated securities, you can avoid paying the capital gains taxes that would otherwise be due if you sold these assets. Please contact our office to designate where the gift should be applied once it arrives or fill out and return this simple form.
IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions
A QCD allows individuals who are 70 ½ years old or older to donate up to $108,000 total to one or more charities directly from a taxable IRA instead of taking their required minimum distributions. Gifts must be made directly from the IRA plan administrator to qualify.
Tributes and Memorials
We offer many opportunities to help you recognize special people who have made a difference in your life and in the life of the community. We accept donations made as a tribute or memorial to an individual, family or organization. Special funds can also be created to handle specific tributes and memorials.
Life Insurance
You can donate your life insurance by transferring ownership of your policy allowing for a tax deduction now.
Cryptocurrency
Securely give a gift of cryptocurrency on our website through the online service “The Giving Block”.
Future Giving
- Will or Trust
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Designations
- Charitable Gift Annuities
Contact one of our team members for more information:
Impact Stories | Grants In Action
Raven Hill discovery center - Smithsonian spark! Places of innovation exhibit
May 1, 2025