A local resident since 1982, artist and most published American author on feng shui, Nancilee searched for the most convenient way to give. When a friend suggested the Indian River Community Foundation, she tested the waters with a small donor advised fund. “I experienced the...

Rick and Laura cite numerous benefits of the Community Foundation for philanthropists, nonprofits and Indian River County, including: Donors have the opportunity to be more strategic with their giving by accessing IRCF’s knowledge of the area’s most pressing needs and the nonprofits providing the solutions....

We coordinate all of our giving through our donor advised funds. These funds offer us flexibility in meeting our philanthropic goals and provide maximum tax benefits with no annual giving requirement. We also receive comprehensive quarterly fund statements. Most importantly, the Indian River Community Foundation...

Like others, Nick and Liz Melnick receive requests from many worthy organizations but focus their major giving on healthcare and education. They learned about Indian River Community Foundation from neighbors and their attorney agreed the organization could help them achieve their goals. “Online access to...

[caption id="attachment_1343" align="alignleft" width="300"] William N. Kirk, Attorney[/caption] At this point, I suspect most advisors usually recommend the use of a donor advised fund instead of a family charitable foundation for their clients. The simplicity and other advantages of the current formation of a donor...

[caption id="attachment_1341" align="alignleft" width="202"] Ralph T. King[/caption] If you were to ask Ralph King why he moved his family foundation to a donor advised fund at Indian River Community Foundation, you might be surprised by his honest answer. “Laziness! I was tired of all the...

The Learning Alliance is a small, grass roots organization. Having a fund at the Community Foundation frees our volunteers and staff to concentrate on the work at hand. The Community Foundation also gives our donors confidence their philanthropic contributions are being managed wisely and used...

[caption id="attachment_1206" align="alignleft" width="211"] R.K. and S.L. Rolf Fund[/caption] We believe you should support the community in which you live through charitable giving. One way to determine how to invest your philanthropic capital is by getting involved to become aware of the needs. And then...

[caption id="attachment_1145" align="alignleft" width="203"] Dace B. Stubbs Family Fund[/caption] Dace Brown Stubbs grew up knowing the importance of giving back. This  appreciation for the blessings in life is the legacy of multiple Brown family generations. Dace and the other family members lead by example, finding causes...

[caption id="attachment_852" align="alignleft" width="150"] Rebecca Streetman Fund[/caption] Anne Lanier suffered a terrible loss that every parent fears. Her middle daughter, Becky, died in 2004 at the age of 29. She continues to find joy through her other two daughters – Callie and Dede – and...