Benefits of Establishing a Fund:

Simplicity: Creating a charitable fund is an easy, low-cost alternative to a private foundation and requires minimal paperwork. A skilled staff manages investments, processes fund distributions and files appropriate tax returns.

Tax Benefits: We offer maximum tax benefits and work with you to create specialized charitable instruments. You receive an immediate tax deduction the year the gift is made without having to rush into decisions regarding the ultimate timing or beneficiary of your gifts. For example, you can make a gift to the Foundation, take the tax deduction, but wait to distribute it until the non-profit organization you wish to support has a fund drive or special need.

Ways to Give:

Current Gifts: Give cash, stocks, real estate or other assets

	Unrestricted gifts can be made to support the charitable work of the Pasadena Community Foundation. Annual gifts of $500 make the donor eligible to join the Fellows program of the Pasadena Community Foundation.
	Restricted gifts can be made to support a particular fund of the Pasadena Community Foundation such as The Yes, Virginia Fund or Specific Memorial Funds
	Gifts can also be used to set up a Donor Advised Fund at the Foundation.

Planned or Deferred Gifts:

Bequests: Designate a portion of an estate to benefit the Pasadena Community Foundation. By leaving a bequest to the Pasadena Community Foundation, you can join our Legacy Society. A fund established with your bequest can become a Field of Interest Fund to support a cause you care about such as youth or the arts or a Designated Fund to support a particular charity..