Delaware County Community Foundation

DCCF is an invaluable resource for professional advisors. Attorneys, financial and estate planners, CPAs and other professionals can utilize the Foundation to broaden the charitable giving options of their clients. We are neutral experts with technical information on a wide range of planned and deferred giving options. Through the many networks of... our Board and staff members in Delaware County, we have unique knowledge about organizations. Every day professional advisors develop options that address the unique demands of their clients' circumstances, including those situations with philanthropic aspects: A client has just earned a large bonus. He wants to give back to the Delaware County community where he and his wife were raised but they have neither the time nor the expertise to identify and select deserving charities. Another client may be thinking about creating a family foundation but she is looking for a simpler, more cost effective alternative. DCCF can help with these and countless other similar situations. A Delaware County family with whom you are working has a substantial foundation that must distribute 5% to charity before the end of the year but the family will simply not be able to meet, much less make thoughtful choices. Establishing a fund can be done quickly and easily. DCCF's staff takes care of all the administrative and grantmaking activities, eliminating the need for your clients to set up a separate organization, formulate policies, file innumerable forms, accept proposals, distribute grants, and monitor the status of grant recipients. One of the primary benefits of investing in DCCF is that we can save you and your client precious time and money. We also understand how to help you communicate the benefits of a particular giving strategy so your clients make well-informed decisions about the best way to achieve their financial and charitable goals. Our goal is to help you find the giving vehicle that best meets your clients' needs. Please contact Cindy Messerle, DCCF's Executive ...Read More