How do I know my gifts are really making a difference?

How can I involve my children or grandchildren in giving back?

Who will take care of our charitable interests after we’re gone?

For nine decades, CICF has helped some of our community’s most prominent donors answer these questions and more.  We help individuals, families, and businesses transform lives and our community.  It’s all we do. 

Helping You Get the Most Out of Your Giving
When you establish a fund or foundation with CICF, you gain an experienced charitable advisor as your point of contact.  We customize our work with each donor, helping you achieve your unique aspirations for giving back.  Our work with you is confidential, and you can be as anonymous or public in your giving as you wish.  Our staff provides you:

  • Family and youth philanthropy resources – examples include age-appropriate programs for teens and young girls, nationally renowned speaker Kelin Gersick, and CICF’s Giving Guide
  • Community insights – examples include public forums exploring local immigrant populations and innovations in breaking the cycle of poverty
  • Assurance that your gifts and grants meet ever-changing IRS rules
  • Dependable and accurate reporting and back-office functions
  • Advice on the best financial, tax, and legal means of growing your fund

With funds of $250,000 or more, you gain enhanced services such as:

  • Charitable planning – facilitated meetings to develop your values, goals, and criteria for your grantmaking, monitor them as they evolve, and engage family members in your philanthropy
  • Accountability – customized research and assessment of not-for-profits to ensure your grants are meeting your goals
  • Results – exclusive site visits and hands-on activities to help you and other family members experience the impact of your giving first-hand

Foundations and funds at higher levels receive additional tailored investment, legal, grantmaking, and engagement options.

For more information, contact Pam Velo, associate vice president for donor services, at 317.634.2423 ext. 506 or pamv@cicf.org.

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