Partnering to Empower Charitable Giving

Our staff is skilled in working with donors who have multi-faceted objectives and complex gift situations. As your partner in charitable giving we know that we can help you achieve a a three-way success: for you, for your clients and for the community.

Did you know?

Advisors can work with their clients to create a Fund at TCF and still manage it:

  • TCF collaborates with Advisors on overseeing $6M in managed assets

  • TCF accepts a variety of assets, from cast to appreciated stocks to real estate.  TCF can also be listed as a beneficiary to insurance or IRA benefits

  • TCF can assist with year-end tax planning to make the most of your client’s charitable investment in the community

  • We recognize that the first place donors often turn to when thinking about philanthropy is their trusted professional advisors. Whether you are an attorney, estate planner, accountant, or financial advisor, you have your clients' best interests in mind. So do we.

  • We make charitable giving easy, flexible and effective by providing: strategic insights into the needs of the community; expertise to complete complex charitable transactions; maximum tax benefits under the law; investment options; superior customer service.

  • Your clients have several options to consider as they explore giving through our community foundation. We would love to be a part of the process and help narrow in the best fit. With our Professional Advisors Toolkit we can assist you while having conversations with your clients. This document helps identify your clients philanthropic goals and provides information on how we can support them throughout the process.

Congratulations to our 2023 Distinguished Partner in Philanthropy Award - Winner, Chris McGee.

Additional Resources

Keep 5 in Kansas - “By connecting your clients with their local community foundation, you’ll not only help them carry out their financial and philanthropic dreams - you’ll also be helping them establish charitable legacies that will enable your community to grow in thoughtful and lasting ways.”

Council on Foundations - An association of foundations promoting effective and responsible philanthropy.

Kansas Association of Community Foundations - By partnering with Kansas community foundations, professional advisors can help their clients fulfill their personal financial and charitable goals.

Need more information?

please contact Stephanie Gassen, Director of Philanthropy,
at 785-272-4804 or by email gassen@topekacommunityfoundation.org