Donors turn to us because we have earned and maintained their trust. The Community Foundation of the Verdugos, like other community foundations across the nation, is a valuable tool for regional philanthropic endeavors. It couples flexibility in donor options for giving with the peace of mind that comes with the growth of endowed funds for our community's future use. A community foundation is also an expert in both sides of philanthropic giving by providing services to individual donors and families while developing a keen knowledge of local organizations and their needs. Through the Community Foundation of the Verdugos, you can create a fund that will last for all time. You receive tax savings, outstanding management and investment services, resources that help you identify charities that match your interests, and assurance that these charities are worthy of your generosity and are using your money as you intended.

Benefits to Donors

• » Permanence
• » Flexibility
• » Simplicity
• » Security
• » Public Accountability
• » Philanthropic Recognition
• » Tax Benefits

Giving Options
There are many reasons and ways to give to the Community Foundation of the Verdugos. For a general overview of your options in becoming a donor to the Foundation through either an Endowed or Pass Through fund, or through gifts toward one of our seven Field of Interests or Associates funds, look here. Planned Giving
We have an increasing number of friends residing from throughout the Verdugos area who are now benefiting from life income gifts, gift annuities and other plans while at the same time creating lasting effects in our communities through gifts that will touch others in perpetuity. Feel free to take the time to explore the wonderful benefits of gift planning! Types of Funds
Look into specifics of where you would like to contribute or areas under which to make your own fund with this list of existing funds. The Book of Memory
Our "Book of Memory" is a list of loved ones forever remembered. The actual book is housed at the main library in Glendale, while a listing of the same names are also hosted on this site. Contributions by donors from our region toward the memories of their loved ones go toward the Foundation's general endowment fund in their memory - these gifts continue to grow and will remain in perpetuity to benefit our region with vital grant funding to deserving area non-profits.