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Kelso and Margaret Davis were lifelong community supporters.

So in their memory, their daughters gave…

Kelso and Margaret Davis Community Fund.
What do you love? We can help you create a lasting charitable legacy.

Giving through the Community Foundation

Your generosity can make a difference in DeKalb County today and for generations to come. 

At Community Foundation DeKalb County, we make it simple to support the local causes and organizations that matter most to you. Whether you want to give today, honor someone special, or create a lasting charitable legacy, we’re here to help.

Reasons to give

Leave a Legacy

Create lasting support for the causes, organizations, and community you care about. An endowed gift can continue making a difference in DeKalb County for generations. 

Celebrate

Celebrate a loved one’s birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion by making a gift in their honor. 

Memorialize

Honor the memory of a loved one with a gift to a cause that reflects their values or interests. You can give to an existing fund or talk with us about establishing a fund in their memory.

Please note that this is donation information for the Community Foundation DeKalb County in Indiana. 

Give Online: Easily search for the fund you would like to support and make a one-time or recurring gift online. After completing your gift, you will receive a transaction confirmation followed by a tax receipt from the Community Foundation. 
 
Give by Check: Checks can be made payable to Community Foundation DeKalb County. Please include the fund or purpose you would like to support in the memo line. For memorial gifts, please include the name of the person being remembered.
Mail your gift to: P.O. Box 111, Auburn, Indiana 46706.
 
Our full gift acceptance policy is available upon request. Requests can be submitted to Info@CFDeKalb.org.

Choose a Fund or Create Your Own

Current Funds

Direct a gift to a fund that is already established. Click on the button below to view our full list of funds.

Current Funds

Create Your Own Fund

Creating a charitable fund is a meaningful way to support what matters most to you and make a lasting difference in DeKalb County. We’ll work with you to create a fund that reflects your charitable goals and how you want to give back to the community.

Getting started is simple:

  1. Choose a name for your fund.
  2. Decide what you want your fund to support.
  3. Determine the best way to make your gift.

Our team is here to guide you through the process and can work with your attorney, accountant, or financial advisor when needed.

Other Ways to Give

Bequest

Leaving a gift to the Community Foundation in your will or estate plan can create a lasting charitable legacy. Your gift can establish a new fund or be added to an existing fund to support the causes that matter to you.

Life Insurance Beneficiary

You can name the Community Foundation DeKalb County as the beneficiary of a portion, or all, of your life insurance policy. This can be a simple way to make a future charitable gift while supporting the causes that matter to you.

IRA Beneficiary

Directing a portion of your IRA or other qualified retirement plan to the Community Foundation can be a way to include charitable giving in your estate plan. Because retirement assets may have different tax implications when passed to heirs, some donors choose to use these assets for charitable giving.

Appreciated Securities or
Real Estate

Gifts of appreciated stock or real estate can be a tax-efficient way to support your community. By donating the asset directly rather than selling it first, you may be able to reduce capital gains taxes and qualify for a charitable income tax deduction.

Community Foundation DeKalb County E-Booklets

Giving Resources

Want to learn more about your charitable giving options?

Explore our giving e-booklets for more information about the different ways you can give and plan your charitable legacy.

E-BOOKLETS

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