HOW TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION
AT THE WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Give Online

The Washington Community Foundation manages a variety of funds which reflect the charitable wishes of our donors as well as the diverse needs and interests of the people of the Washington area. You can contribute to many of the individual funds with a direct, online gift. Standard credit card and transaction fees apply.

  • Click on the DONATE NOW link.

  • Select a Fund.

  • Enter the amount you wish to give.

  • Proceed to checkout.

  • Complete your donation by filling in the required information.

Give Cash or Check

A donation of any amount can be made in person or by mail. Please make checks payable to Washington Community Foundation and include any gift direction in the memo section or in a cover letter. Gifts can be mailed or dropped off to:

Washington Community Foundation
108 N. Main St.
Washington, IL 61571

Give Stock, Bonds or Mutual Funds

Donating appreciated stock offers unmatched tax benefits, such as avoiding capital gains tax on the appreciated value while deducting the full fair market value of stock held for more than 12 months. For example, if you purchased Apple stock 10 years ago at $20 per share, a gift of 100 shares now worth $20,000, costed you just $2,000. You avoid taxes on $18,000 in gains and can deduct the full $20,000 as a charitable deduction for tax purposes. Click the button below to learn more.

Give Other Assets

If you are interested in making a gift of an insurance policy, IRA transfer, real estate or any other asset, give us a call at 309.453.0727 or email us at info@washingtoncommunityfoundation.org.

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