CREATE A LASTING IMPACT ON OUR
COMMUNITY
At Cherokee Strip Community Foundation, we believe in the power of giving back to our community and creating a lasting impact for future generations.
One of the most meaningful ways to achieve this is through an estate gift. By including charitable gifts to CSCF in your will or trust, you can leave a legacy that helps support community needs and causes you care about long into the future.​
HOW WE HELP
With CSCF as your partner, you simplify the giving process, gain expertise about local needs, benefit from tax advantages, and save set-up costs.​
SIMPLICITY
CSCF handles all administrative work, and you can avoid the complexity and cost of forming a private foundation.​
FLEXIBILITY
Designate one or more organizations or causes to benefit in personalized plan called a Memorandum of Charitable Intent. To adjust your giving instructions, simply change this Memorandum (cost free) rather than paying to change your estate planning documents with your attorney. ​
IMPACTFUL GRANTMAKING
Tap into our deep community roots, connections, and knowledge to understand how you can make the greatest impact.​
NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
Choose a name for your fund, whether it's your own name, your family or business, or a name that holds special significance to you. You can also name the fund in honor of a person or organization close to your heart. You may also give anonymously.​
HOW IT WORKS
CONSULTATION
Consult with your professional advisor to explore the potential estate tax benefits of your gift.​
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
Include Cherokee Strip Community Foundation as a beneficiary of your will or trust. Your advisor can help you with the necessary documentation. ​
GRANT DISTRIBUTION
Choose one or more organizations (or CSCF community funds) to receive grants. You have the choice to provide annual support in perpetuity or a one-time grant.​