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| Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals To Promote Public Interest In Art And Classical Music | | |
Grant Proposals Due January 9, 2012
The Community Foundation of South Alabama has announced the availability of grants for programs that promote public interest in art and classical music.
Nonprofit organizations, located within Baldwin, Clarke, Choctaw, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and Washington counties are invited to submit a proposal. Read more... |
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Schedule A Speaker
Discover why quality education and childcare are important to our economy, employers and citizens.
To reserve a speaker for your next event contact the Community Foundation at 251-438-5591.
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| Join The Community Foundation | | Help Improve The Quality Of Life In South Alabama
The Community Foundation was created by visionary philanthropists who wanted to support the community beyond their lifetimes. Charitable gifts are pooled together and used to improve the quality of life in South Alabama. We serve as the vessel for community leaders, corporations and volunteers to share ideas, identify issues and build the financial resources necessary to make improvements and positively impact our community. Join us and make an investment in your future. Read more... |
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| Community Foundation Grant Allows Child To Lead An Active Life | | | United Way Baldwin County
At Summerdale School, fifth grader Lindsey Allen is eager to show her visitor how rapidly she can navigate the playground. Despite a diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes 18-months ago, the ten-year old, petite blond moves from slide to monkey bars to jungle gym with ease.  And a grant from The Community Foundation of South Alabama to United Way of Baldwin County is about to make Lindsey's life even easier. United Way of Baldwin County received funding for United Medical Partnership for Children, a program affording medical, dental and vision care to uninsured or underinsured Baldwin County public school children. Lindsey will receive an insulin pump, eliminating the need for up to four insulin shots per day. "It will help manage my blood sugar and it's easier to do sports and stuff that I love," Lindsey said. "Like when I go to a sleepover, I won't need help with my shots, I can just do it myself." |
| Gain Tax Benefits From End Of Year Giving | | |
Give A Gift That Will Last Forever
As the year draws to a close you may be searching for ways to help your community and at the same time gain a tax advantage. Gifts made through the Community Foundation can be tailored to fit your charitable intentions and address your financial concerns.
Use IRA Distribution To Make Charitable Contributions
If you are over 70 years of age, you can transfer up to $100,000, tax-free, from your IRA to an endowment fund at the Community Foundation.
The Tax Relief Act extended for 2011 permits individuals over age 70 to use IRA distributions up to $100,000 to make charitable contributions and avoid paying income tax on that amount.
Normally, the proceeds of a tax-deferred investment would be taxed as income before you could make a charitable donation.
- Do by December 16 to allow for paperwork
Donate Appreciated Securities
Donate stocks, bonds or mutual fund shares to the Community Foundation and you will not owe capital gains tax. Plus, if you have owned the security for more than a year, you can deduct the full market value, not just the amount you originally invested.
- No capital gains taxes and a potentially bigger
write-off - To initiate gifts of stock do by December 20
Need A Last Minute Solution - Give Online
By giving online to the Community Foundation you can make contributions until 12:00 midnight on December 31 and you don't pay the bill until 2012.
- Until midnight December 31
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Public Forum Strengthening Communities In
South Alabama | | |
December Forums In Choctaw, Conecuh, Escambia and Clarke Counties
Everyone is invited to participate in a public forum on strengthening communities in  South Alabama. The forum is being presented by The Community Foundation of South Alabama and the United Way of Central Alabama. The David Mathews Center for Civic Life will be facilitating the meeting.
The public forum will give citizens an opportunity to share their concerns, identify public issues and think through potential actions that can be taken at the community level.
Check the schedule to find a forum near you.
Choctaw County
Monday, December 12, 2011
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Choctaw County Bus Shop Conference Center
Butler, AL 36904
Monday, December 12, 2011
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Choctaw Chamber of Commerce Conference Center
Butler, AL 36904
Conecuh County
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Repton Town Hall
Repton, AL 36475
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Bolden Cardwell Hall
Evergreen, AL 36401
Escambia County
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Atmore Area YMCA
Atmore, AL 36502-2936
Clarke County
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Vivian P. Gilmore Senior Center
Grove Hill, AL 36541
For more information call 251-438-5591 or visit our website.
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