Donor Services
Becoming a member of our donor family offers an easy way for you to accomplish your charitable dreams. As our partner in giving, you receive the simplicity and tax advantages of a public charity combined with the personal recognition, involvement and flexibility of a private foundation. You also gain access to the highest level of strategic thinking on ways to meet community challenges to help make your contributions as effective as possible.
Why Give?
The Foundation makes 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.
Ways to Give
We offer a wide range of gifting options and vehicles that you can use to establish or add to a named charitable fund. Since we are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a public charity, donors are provided with the maximum tax benefits allowed by law.
Fund Types
There are several types of charitable funds available to support your giving. Choose the one that matches your personal approach to giving and your charitable intent. You can also establish your own fund. Our staff is eager to discuss these options with you and to help you select one that matches your giving needs.
Administrative Fees
An annual administration fee is charged for all funds. The fee covers expenses such as issuing grant checks, annual audit, record keeping, creating quarterly statements and more. Click here to view our Administrative Fee policy.
Questions? Call the Topeka Community Foundation at 785-272-4804.