Please visit our "Funds" page to see all endowments options available


To Make a Donation on-line using a secure server, click below:

IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL INTEREST AREA, KNOW THE NAME OF THE ENDOWMENT, OR IF YOUR GIFT IS IN MEMORY OF SOMEONE, PLEASE INDICATE THAT IN THE "Add special instructions to the Merchant" AREA, OF THE PAYPAL PAGE.

Ways to Give:
The DeKalb County Community Foundation helps donors fulfill their charitable interests. Our donors learn that flexibility is one of the primary advantages of working with us.

...............Gifts can be made in a number of ways...

Cash. Definitely the most popular way to make contributions, both large and small.

Appreciated Securities. With gifts of stocks or bonds that have been held for some time, donors can avoid significant capital gains, and the net contribution is larger than the actual cost. A real "win-win" for donor and Foundation alike.

Life Insurance. There are a number of ways a donor can use insurance. For example, a policy's value can be donated to the Foundation, or you may want to name the Foundation as beneficiary.

Real Estate. When a donor gives real estate or other tangible assets, he receives a tax deduction, and can name a specific fund for a specific purpose, after the Foundation sells the property.

Estate Planning. Donors may choose to make gifts in their wills. Again, flexibility is important to those making bequests. Talk with your financial planner, trust officer or attorney. The DeKalb County Community Foundation will be pleased to work with you in this regard.

Questions?  Contact Dan Templin, Executive Director at (815) 748-5383.