Ways to Give

Charitable giving comes in many forms — all of them helpful and beneficial to society. The key is to give in a way that is most consistent with your personal values and passions (see Planning Your Giving). While the ways to make a gift to charity are numerous and varied, most fit into one of nine major giving options:

Make a Direct Gift to Charity

Make a Planned Gift to Charity

Give to or through a Community Foundation

Create a Community Foundation

Create a Private Foundation

Develop a Corporate Giving Program, Foundation or Fund

Create a Supporting Organization

Join or Form a Giving Circle

Participate in New Forms of Giving

This information is not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather to serve as a first step in helping you move to the next phase of your giving plan. Each donor has unique, specific interests and conditions that must be analyzed in detail together with a professional advisor.

For an overview of your charitable giving options, see the Giving Options Summary Chart.