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| October 2010 | Vol 3, Issue 9
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Giving Matters
Door County
Community Foundation |
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Greetings! |
 We at the Community Foundation tend to live a spartan life. Our offices are deliberately modest because we want to maximize the the money we have to give away - which means we minimize the amount we spend on ourselves. But if you've visited our office lately, you can't help but notice that the quality of the artwork on the walls has dramatically improved. That's all thanks to the gift of several wonderful prints by the photographer and artist, Paul Lurie. The prints were part of an exhibition entitled "Door County Farmscapes" and were previously on display at the Hardy Gallery.
Next time you're in downtown Sturgeon Bay, please feel free to drop by to see Paul's wonderful gift to our community.
Bret N. Bicoy President & CEO Door County
Community Foundation, Inc. |
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Our Board of Directors | |
Dick Egan, Chairman
John Herlache, Vice Chairman
Polly Alberts, Secretary
Mike Felhofer, Treasurer
Ruth Barker
Bill Boettcher
Michael Brecke
David Eliot
Richard Hauser
William Goldammer
Marcia Peterson
Nancy Sargent
Jane Stevenson |
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| New Historic Preservation Fund Launched |
The Door County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that it has launched a new Historic Preservation Fund in partnership with the Clifford and Clara Herlache Heritage Foundation.
"The history and unique culture of Door County is an enormous part of our identity as a community," said Bret Bicoy, President & CEO of the Community Foundation. "The Historic Preservation Fund  offers financial support for those people and organizations who are working to preserve and celebrate our past."
Working in partnership with the Clifford and Clara Herlache Heritage Foundation, the Community Foundation's Historic Preservation Fund supports the appreciation, enhancement and preservation of historical landmarks and the cultural heritage of Door County, Wisconsin.
The Community Foundation welcomes applications from historical societies as well as other kinds of charities that want to incorporate the preservation or celebration of Door County's history into their work.
"Door County is blessed to have such generous people who give back to sustain the community we love," says Bicoy. "We hope their generosity will inspire others to incorporate a gift to charity in their own estate plans."
Historic Preservation Fund materials may be downloaded from the Community Foundation's website. Applications and supporting materials must be received at the Community Foundation by Tuesday, November 16. Consider incorporating the Historic Preservation Fund into your estate plans. To learn how, email the Community Foundation or call (920) 746-1786. |
| Open a Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation |
If you're thinking of establishing a private foundation - particularly before the tax year comes to an end - consider opening a Donor Advised Fund as better alternative.
Opening a Donor Advised Fund at the Door County Community Foundation allows you to make a gift today, thereby moving assets out of your income stream before the tax year ends, but you can decide on the recipient charities in the years to come. A Donor Advised Fund is an excellent planning tool and can help simplify your giving.
It's a simpler, cheaper, and more tax-efficient alternative to creating your own private foundation!
Here's how it works:
- You make a gift to the Door County Community Foundation - 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 honor of any person or organization you choose.
- You receive a tax deduction in the year your gift is made.
- You recommend uses for the fund - working with our professional staff to support the causes and organizations you care about most.
- We handle all the administrative details and issue grants to charities in the name of the fund you establish (if you prefer, grants can be made anonymously).
- If you choose, 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 - can become a permanent source of community capital, giving back in your family's name literally forever.
Email the Community Foundation, call (920) 746-1786, or contact your own tax professional to learn more about how a Donor Advised Fund can help you be generous in a very tax-efficient way.
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| Women's Fund and Youth Grants Available |
The Women's Fund of Door County is currently accepting grant application from charitable organizations and units of government that provide education and information; build self-esteem and  dignity; support solutions for critical issues and are research-based and data-driven with a focus on solutions. Visit the Women's Fund website for more information and to download the application materials. Applications must be received at the Community Foundation's offices by 4 p.m. on Monday, November 1. For more information about the Women's Fund, send us an email or call (920) 746-1786. The Door County Service Club Coalition invites local youth groups to apply for the Youth as Resources mini-grants. Whether it be the students of a single classroom, a scouting troop, a  4H club, a school activity club, or just an informal group of kids who want to do something positive for Door County, the YAR Grants can help! Financial support is available for projects in which youth use their skills, talents and abilities to serve or educate others. As a part of the grant review process, at least one participating student will be required to present their application and answer the questions of the review committee. Upcoming application deadlines for the 2010-2011 school year are December 1, March 1, and May 2. Grant decisions and funds will be available usually within 4 weeks of the application deadline. Visit the Community Foundation's website for more details or to download the application materials. Christine Henkel of the Door County Community Foundation is available to answer questions and help guide you through the application process. Call (920) 746-1786 or send us an email. The Women's Fund and the Youth as Resources mini-grants program are two more of the Funds at the Door County Community Foundation. If you'd like to learn how you can incorporate these Funds into your estate plans, or to create one of your own, call us at (920) 746-1786 or drop us an email. We're here to help you give back to sustain the community we love! |
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The Door County Community Foundation, Inc. is a collection of separate charitable funds set up by individuals, families, non-profit organizations, private foundations and businesses that are managed, invested and disbursed for the current and future good of Door County.
Inspiring People to Give Back to Sustain the Community We Love.
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