Sturgis Area Community Foundation

Why the Sturgis Area Community Foundation/ Ten reasons
people give through their community foundation…

	We are local organizations with deep roots in our communities
	We make a constant effort to stay abreast of ongoing community issues and needs
	We provide personalized service to each individual's charitable interests.
	Our funds help people invest in the causes they care about most.

	We accept a wide variety of assets, and can facilitate even the most complex forms of giving.
	We offer maximum tax advantage for most gifts under federal law. Gifts to endowed funds offer the extra tax advantage provided by the Michigan tax credit.
	We multiply the impact of gift dollars by pooling them with other gifts and grants.

	We build endowment funds that benefit our communities forever and help create personal legacies.
	We are community leaders, convening agencies and coordinating resources to create positive change.
	We work with professional advisors where appropriate to assist in charitable giving.