Field of Interest Funds - How it Works

• You identify an area of personal interest, as broad or as narrow as you wish.

• You make a gift to your community foundation during your lifetime or through a

bequest in your will. You can give cash, appreciated stocks, real estate, or other assets.

• We set up a special fund in your name, in the name of your family or business, or in

honour of any person or organization you choose.

• You receive tax benefits in the year your gift is made.

• Our professional staff evaluates needs in your area of interest that would benefit the

most by grants from your gift.

• Our board issues grants in the name of the fund you establish (if you prefer, grants can

be made anonymously).

• We handle all the administrative details.

• Your gift can be placed into an endowment that is invested over time. Earnings from

your fund are used to make grants addressing community needs. Your gift — and all

future earnings from your gift — is a permanent source of community capital, helping

to do good work forever.