Donors
Many Ways to Make a Difference
The Clinton County Foundation provides several options for you to give back to the community and achieve your charitable goals. As a nationally accredited, locally dedicated community foundation, we have the expertise to connect your generosity with the county’s greatest needs.
Types of Gifts
The Clinton County Foundation provides a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving. Whichever charitable vehicle works best for you, we have the experience and resources to preserve and grow your philanthropic contributions at any scale.
Donating Cash
A gift of cash is the most popular way to give because of its simplicity. A cash gift of any size is always welcome. You may donate online by credit card or you can mail a check to our lockbox at this address:
Clinton County Foundation
PO Box 831
Wilmington, OH 45177
Appreciated Stock
One of the most effective ways to make a philanthropic gift is to donate stock. This enables you to receive a tax deduction for its full market value, thus reducing capital gains tax on appreciated stock.
Life Insurance
Name the Clinton County Foundation, or other qualified nonprofits, as owner of a paid-up life insurance policy. You will receive a tax deduction and gift credit based on the current value of the policy.
Bequest By Will
Transfer an asset you own through a written will to benefit the Clinton County Foundation or a specified nonprofit. Here is our sample bequest language to help guide your plan.
Charitable Remainder Trust
Use many different assets to establish trusts that will benefit you and your heirs for life or for a specified period of time. The remaining interest in the trust can be designated for the Foundation. These trusts provide significant tax benefits for you.
Charitable Lead Trust
The reverse of a charitable remainder trust, a charitable lead trust is designed to provide financial support to one or more charities for a period of time, with the remaining assets eventually going to family members or other beneficiaries.
Charitable Gift Annuity
Transfer cash or marketable securities to the Clinton County Foundation for the ultimate benefit of a qualified nonprofit. In return, you receive current income tax deductions and fixed annual payments for life.
IRA Assets
Many investors realize that upon their death, unused IRA assets may be heavily taxed. Naming a tax-exempt charity like the Clinton County Foundation will help manage taxes on unspent retirement assets.
Gifts of Grain
When agricultural producers transfer legal ownership of grain to the Foundation before the commodity is sold, they may avoid paying taxes on the income from the sale. However, they are still able to deduct the entire cost of production on their Schedule F tax return. Savings may be realized on federal as well as self-employment tax. Consult your tax advisor regarding your specific situation.
Fund Advisor Portal
Donors who establish a fund at the Clinton County Foundation have 24/7 access to fund statements, receipts and invoices via our Fund Advisor Portal.
Support Clinton County Foundation
You care deeply about Clinton County, but perhaps aren’t quite sure where the greatest need is. A direct donation to the Clinton County Foundation provides the greatest flexibility in supporting the Foundation or responding to the ever-changing needs of our county.
Our Board administers these funds and determines which innovative community programs will have the greatest impact. Giving an unrestricted gift to the Clinton County Foundation Grant Fund will empower us to make strategic grants, where need and opportunity align to bring out the best in Clinton County.
Donate to a Fund
The Clinton County Foundation manages over 100 funds and scholarships. The diversity and commitment of these charitable interests demonstrates the kindness and generosity of our community. It couldn’t be easier to make a gift to an existing fund online.