Give With Confidence
Taos Community Foundation is dedicated to responsibly managing community assets, ensuring transparency and accessibility. Learn more about how you can give with confidence through Taos Community Foundation.
We’re local:
With deep roots in the local community since 1994, you can trust that no one knows the community like we do. Taos Community Foundation is uniquely situated to be able to respond to the most pressing needs in the community. By creating strong local connections, listening to nonprofits, and being aware of donor intent – TCF can help you give to the causes you care about.
We’re knowledgeable:
We provide personalized paths to philanthropy for individuals, families, businesses and agencies. Whether you want to give now or in the future, we can customize a giving plan that meets your charitable goals and provides opportunities for learning to ensure your giving is effective.
We’re efficient:
Opening a fund at Taos Community Foundation is a simple and effective way to put your charitable assets to work. It’s a convenient and affordable alternative to starting a private foundation.
We help maximize your tax advantages:
All our funds sit under the Taos Community Foundation’s tax status, which means your gift qualifies for maximum deductions. Plus, you’ll never pay taxes on investment earning from your fund.
We take care of the details:
We’ll handle all the administrative, accounting, audit, legal and reporting requirements, so you can focus on the enjoyment of giving.
We take care of the details:
Your gift will establish your legacy and serve the causes you care about – now and forever. Should the issues you wish to address become resolved in the future, the Foundation Board will preserve the integrity of your fund and redirect grants from your fund to similar important causes.
We believe in the power of collective giving:
Collective giving offers donors a way to actively participate in the grantmaking process. Because we serve many donors, we have unique opportunities to leverage common interests and pool resources for gifts that have lasting impact. Plus, our reputation as a community leader allows us to convene and leverage the efforts of grantee, ensuring greater cooperation and collaboration.
We’re transparent:
We are reputable stewards of community resources, committed to being accountable, accessible and responsible. We take our commitment to the public and our donors seriously. Our annual independent audit and investment policies are always available for review.
We’re passionate:
Members of our staff and board are proud and passionate about their work and the community we inhabit. We have broad expertise regarding community issues and needs. Our supporters comment on this as being a key reason for why they choose to work with us.
We foster legacies:
Most funds held at Taos Community Foundation can be created with one simple meeting. Your fund can be as broad or as focused in scope as you wish. You can create a personal legacy by establishing a named fund. You choose what to name your fund and receive recognition when grants are made, or you may give anonymously.
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