Why Choose CFSLC

Serve • Connect • Give

Why Choose CFSLC

Value of placing funds at Community Foundation of South Lake:

Flexibility: Donors may create funds in any name & for any charitable purpose.

Immediate Tax Deductions: As a 501(c) (3), the Foundation helps save on income and estate taxes and helps reduce/eliminate capital gains tax.

Connectivity: Donors stay connected to their gift, their family and their favorite charities.

Personalized Service: Knowledgeable, professional staff provide prompt attention to donor needs.

Community Information: The Foundation is a resource for donors about local nonprofit organizations and community needs.

Investment Expertise: Experienced board and committee members, and financial advisors oversee investments and relieve donors of that burden.

Low Cost: Combining individual funds, keeps administrative and investment costs low.

Reliability: The Foundation has a record of reliability and dependability.

Simplicity: A fund is established with one governing document that takes less than one hour to prepare.

Recognition: Donors can honor or memorialize a loved one in perpetuity.

Privacy: Donors can give anonymously through the Foundation.

Legacy: Donors can build lasting testaments to their names, their families and causes they care about.

Impact Assessment: Combined donor grant-making with CFSLC community investment