INDIVIDUAL GIVING

Cash gifts
Cash gifts are the most popular because they are simple to make, immediately effective, tax-deductible and easily earmarked for the current needs at CFC. Click on the "Donate Now" button at the bottom of any page on our Web site for information about online donations.

Memorial and tribute gifts
Through a memorial or tribute gift you can honor a loved one while also making a tax-deductible charitable gift to CFC.

Securities
Stocks, bonds and mutual funds that have risen in value since their purchase make attractive gift vehicles.

Real estate / personal property
You may prefer to give land/property, which might have been purchased years earlier and has since risen in value.

Life insurance
Giving life insurance is simple, convenient and allows you to give more than otherwise possible. You can give a paid up policy, buy a new policy with CFC as the beneficiary, purchase a single premium policy with CFC as the owner and beneficiary or add CFC as a beneficiary to an existing policy.

Life income trusts
A variety of giving plans are available which allow you to make a gift to us but continue to enjoy income from your assets. You may create a charitable remainder trust by transferring cash, securities or other property to a trustee (usually a bank), which pays yearly income to you for life- or to you and then to another income beneficiary. The trust pays income on a dollar amount basis (Annuity Trust) or a percentage of the trust as valued annually (Unitrust). The specific dollar amount (Annuity Trust) or percentage payment (Unitrust) is determined when the trust is established. Upon the death of the donor and beneficiary (if there is one), CFC receives the current value of that trust. You receive an important and immediate tax deduction for creating either type of trust, and you are not required to pay a capital gains tax if appreciated property is used to fund the trust.

Gifts through wills
You may want to make a contribution to CFC above and beyond what you are able to contribute on an annual basis. A practical way to accomplish this is to make a gift through a will by bequest. You may indicate that CFC receives a specific sum of money, particular piece of property or real estate. You may also indicate that CFC would benefit only if other named beneficiaries do not survive you. In order to accomplish any of these, rewriting your will is not necessary. A simple addition, known as a codicil, is sufficient. Your legal counsel can advise you of these proceedings.

These gift ideas are only a few of the ways you may want to contribute to CFC. We invite you to be a part of our future by discovering the opportunities that best fit your interests and objectives. Regardless of how you choose to give, your generosity is appreciated and recognized in CFC's annual report at the appropriate giving level, unless you choose to make your gift anonymously.

For more information or to notify CFC of your gift intentions, please call 216/432-7200.

CORPORATE GIVING
Corporations are invited to partner with CFC in a variety of ways:

CFC's annual Living Legends Benefit at Morton's The Steakhouse
Corporate sponsorship levels begin at $1,000 for this exclusive strolling supper party and silent auction at one of Cleveland's finest restaurants. Special recognition and privileges vary by sponsor level. Individual tickets are also available.

Adopt-a-site program
CFC has sites and programs throughout Greater Cleveland that need a sponsor! Your company can be a hero by adopting one of our child care facilities or our RapArt Center for your company to support throughout the year. Financial support, volunteer projects and in-kind donations are all welcome!

Matching gift program
Increase your gift to CFC by having your employer match your gift! If your company has a matching gift program that benefits human service organizations, please let us know!

To become a CFC Corporate Partner or for more information on how your company
can play an important role with CFC, please call 216/432-7200.