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As your philanthropic partner, we take time to learn what you really care about and connect it to our community's needs — now and forever.

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Make a local difference and always be remembered for your contribution to society

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Our calculators generate printable presentations that show income and tax benefits related to different charitable gifts.

Gift Annuity

Benefit from excellent fixed payouts that are partly tax free plus charitable tax deduction.

Charitable Annuity Trust

Receive high fixed payments with tax-free sale plus charitable tax deduction.

Deferred Gift Annuity

Benefit from fixed payouts beginning at a date more than one year from your gift.

Part Gift and Part Sale

Enjoy cash and save on capital gains tax.

Sale and Unitrust

Receive cash plus income from the trust. Charitable tax deduction reduces tax on gain.

Charitable Remainder Unitrust

Enjoy increased income with a tax-free sale plus benefit from charitable tax deduction.

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Community Foundation of Lorain County

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Elyria, OH 44035
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