Fund for the Common Good
Make More Possible Through the Causes You Care About
Every donor's vision for impact is different.
Whether you want to address community needs, support a favorite organization, invest in education or involve your family in philanthropy, The Community Foundation offers fund options to help you achieve your charitable goals.
Not sure which option is right for you? We can help you find the best fit.
Address the community's greatest opportunities and challenges.
A Fund for the Common Good provides flexible resources that can respond to changing community needs over time. Your gift helps ensure The Community Foundation can support the most pressing priorities facing Hancock County today and in the future.
Best for: Donors who want maximum community impact and trust local leaders to direct resources where they are needed most.
Field of Interest Fund
Support the causes you care about most.
A Field of Interest Fund allows you to focus your giving on a specific area, such as education, health, the arts or the environment. As community needs evolve, grants can be made to organizations making the greatest difference within your chosen area of interest.
Best for: Donors who are passionate about a cause but want flexibility in how future grants are awarded.
Donor Advised Fund
Make giving simple, flexible and family-centered.
A donor advised fund is a charitable giving account that allows you to recommend grants to the causes and organizations you care about over time. It's a convenient way to organize your philanthropy while creating lasting local impact.
Best for: Individuals, families and businesses who want an active role in their charitable giving.
Designated Fund
Provide lasting support for a specific organization.
A Designated Fund directs support to one or more nonprofit or public organizations you choose. Your gift creates a long-term source of funding for the organizations that matter most to you.
Best for: Donors who have a strong connection to a specific nonprofit organization.
Agency Fund
Strengthen a nonprofit's future.
Nonprofit organizations establish agency funds to support their mission and strengthen long-term fundraising and sustainability. These funds help create financial stability that can support important community services for years to come.
Best for: Nonprofit organizations seeking to build long-term resources.
Scholarship Fund
Open doors for future generations.
A Scholarship Fund supports local students as they pursue educational and career goals. It is a meaningful way to create a legacy while helping students access opportunities that can shape their future.
Best for: Donors who want to invest in education and student success.
Which Fund Is Right for You?
Every fund can make more possible for Hancock County, but each is designed for a different charitable goal.
| If you want to... | Consider... |
|---|---|
| Address the community's greatest needs | Fund for the Common Good |
| Support a cause you care about | Field of Interest Fund |
| Stay actively involved in your giving | Donor Advised Fund |
| Support a favorite nonprofit | Designated Fund |
| Strengthen a nonprofit's future | Agency Fund |
| Help students succeed | Scholarship Fund |
Growing Your Fund
Start Small. Make More Possible Over Time.
You don't have to reach a fund's minimum right away. The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation offers several options to help donors build a charitable fund over time while working toward a permanent legacy. Whether you're honoring a loved one, beginning your philanthropic journey or gradually building a fund for future impact, we can help you get started.
Seed Fund
A Seed Fund allows you to establish a fund with an initial gift and grow it to the required minimum over three years.
The Community Foundation tracks progress and can provide guidance and fundraising resources along the way.
Best for: Donors with a vision for a fund but who need time to build it.
Acorn Fund
An Acorn Fund provides a flexible path to creating a permanent charitable fund.
You can contribute over time and work toward endowment at a pace that fits your goals, with regular updates from The Community Foundation.
Best for: Donors who want to begin building a legacy today and grow their charitable impact over time.
Celebration of Life Fund
A Celebration of Life Fund gives families a place to direct memorial gifts as they decide how to honor a loved one through long-term charitable giving.
Families can later transfer memorial gifts into a permanent fund that reflects their wishes.
Best for: Families exploring meaningful ways to honor a loved one's legacy.
