CREATE A LASTING IMPACT ON OUR
COMMUNITY
At Placer Community Foundation (PCF), we believe in the power of giving back to our community and creating a lasting impact for future generations.
One of the most meaningful ways to achieve this is through an estate gift. By including charitable gifts to PCF in your will or trust, you can leave a legacy that helps support community needs and causes you care about long into the future.​
How We Help
With PCF as your partner, you simplify the giving process, gain expertise about local needs, benefit from tax advantages, and save set-up costs.​
SIMPLICITY
PCF handles all administrative work, and you can avoid the complexity and cost of forming a private foundation.​
FLEXIBILITY
Designate one or more organizations or causes to benefit in personalized plan called a Memorandum of Charitable Intent. To adjust your giving instructions, simply change this Memorandum (cost free) rather than paying to change your estate planning documents with your attorney. ​
IMPACTFUL GRANTMAKING
Tap into our deep community roots, connections, and knowledge to understand how you can make the greatest impact.​
NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
Choose a name for your fund, whether it's your own name, your family or business, or a name that holds special significance to you. You can also name the fund in honor of a person or organization close to your heart. You may also give anonymously.​
How It Works
CONSULTATION
Consult with your professional advisor to explore the potential estate tax benefits of your gift.​
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
Include Placer Community Foundation as a beneficiary of your will or trust. Your advisor can help you with the necessary documentation. ​
GRANT DISTRIBUTION
Choose one or more organizations (or PCF community funds) to receive grants. You have the choice to provide annual support in perpetuity or a one-time grant.​
Giving Options
In my first meeting with the staff at PCF, it seemed like the best way to go in terms of setting up a fund for my charitable interests upon my passing—and this is something that goes on in perpetuity. Whatever I leave will continue to grow and help support good causes long after I’m gone.
Dave Fenolio, PCF Fundholder & Legacy Society Member
Join a select group of forward-thinking donors who ​share a desire to leave a meaningful legacy in Placer County. ​