Charitable Giving

The Hillsdale County Community Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization created by and for the people of Hillsdale County. We are here to assist you in creating a positive impact in our community through endowed funds. Your gift to an endowed fund impacts our community today and into the future.

Our Special Features
We Make Giving Easy and Flexible . We make giving easy by accepting a wide variety of gifts. We provide you with a number of charitable options for establishing your own fund or contributing to a fund already administered by the Foundation.

We Provide Local Support . Our professional staff has an in-depth understanding of the issues, opportunities and resources that shape our community. A volunteer board of local community leaders, representing the interests of Hillsdale County, oversee the Community Foundation's administration and distribution of grant funds.

Community Leadership . We invest in the long-term and bring people and organizations together, convening diverse voices to address local issues and opportunities.

Special Tax Advantages
--Immediate Income Tax Reduction
--Avoidance of Long-Term Capital Gain
--Increase in Personal Income and Effective Rate of Return
--Reduction in Estate and Gift Tax


*For more information on giving, please click on our Planned Giving Brochure .

*With the Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit , you can multiply the effect of your charitable gift and receive a generous tax credit on your Michigan State Taxes. Please read our Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit Brochure .

*To view a listing and description of Hillsdale County Community Foundation funds please click Funds of the Foundation .

*Information for Financial Advisors and their clients. Please see the Planned Giving Brochure and detailed Giving Methods.