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As we celebrate over thirty years in Grays Harbor, I would like to thank our community, particularly our donors and community partners for all the great work we accomplished together in 2024 - Eric Potts, Executive Director

We can help you and your client understand the pros and cons of private foundations, donor advised funds, and other charitable options so they can make an informed decision that helps them meet charitable and financial goals. Our guide to giving provides a deeper understanding of how to work with us, and where to get started.

The purpose of the Donor Advised Fund program is to create an opportunity for people like you to give back to their communities in an informed and active way. This handbook is designed to explain the Community Foundation’s procedures and to answer some of the basic questions you may have about your Donor Advised Fund.

This brochure shares information about our work, about endowments and giving, and shares more about our history and beliefs.

Community Foundations build endowment funds through contributions to improve the quality of life for communities. We simplify charitable giving by handling logistics and offer flexibility by aligning donor passions with community needs. As a public charity, we provides maximum tax deductibility for income, gift, and estate taxes. Learn more about Community Foundations in this document, and how you can leave a legacy in Grays Harbor.

The Foundation connects donors with local needs and opportunities, offering various flexible giving options and six fund types, including Agency, Designated, Scholarship, Donor Advised, Field of Interest, and Endowment Funds, to suit different charitable goals. Learn more about how to start giving to Grays Harbor in our local guide to philanthropy.

Focus on growing your organization while we focus on growing and managing your funds.

This document outlines the Grays Harbor Community Foundation's (GHCF) scholarship program. We manage over 200 funds and $119M in assets, investing $1M annually into student education through renewable scholarships. Learn more about how to start a scholarship fund, including our parameters and how to draft an agreement.

The Grays Harbor Community Foundation facilitates donating retirement assets through IRA rollovers. Individuals aged 70 ½ or older can use their required minimum distribution (RMD) to support charities.