Rose Meissner, president of the Community Foundation

Our combined assets and endowment are worth more than $275 million, making us one of the largest community foundations in Indiana. We know the strengths and the needs of St. Joseph County, and we’re here forever— that’s the power of endowment.

There are many ways to give within the Community Foundation. You can choose among multiple funds that reflect your charitable intentions; you can support your favorite charity’s endowment fund, or you can create your own fund. The Community Foundation offers two types of donor-advised funds, which allow you (and your family, if you choose) to be actively involved in directing your philanthropy: 1) donor-advised endowed funds, and 2) donor-advised pass-through funds. This chart explains the differences between these two fund types.

Give now—cash, marketable securities, retirement assets—or give later through your will, a trust, or other options. Whatever you choose, your gift to the Community Foundation will continue to grow and benefit our community forever, creating a brighter future for all of us.

You can learn more about all of those options in our 20-page Guide to Giving brochure.

See our recent grants:

ArtsEverywhere Grants Special Project Grants Special Project Grants