The Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation is composed of endowed and non-endowed funds, established by those who wish to create a charitable legacy that benefits causes they care about most in our region. We can help establish any of the following funds, as well as many others. Each provides for significant tax advantages in the present with the security of long-term philanthropy. For certain funds, the Charitable IRA Transfer affords an ideal tax-saving mechanism to fund your philanthropy.
To establish, the Foundation accepts various types of assets, including cash and appreciated property, publicly traded stock, closely held stock and/or real estate. The Foundation also accepts deferred or planned charitable gifts including bequests, life insurance, trusts, annuities, retirement accounts, life estates and other options. At your direction, we are pleased to work on your behalf with your attorney, tax professional and/or financial advisor to carry out your wishes.
Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Our most flexible and popular fund option.
A Donor Advised Fund allows you to recommend grants to a wide range of charities while benefiting from professional management and strong tax advantages.
Key features
- Donor-directed grantmaking
- Can be passed to future generations
- No administrative or investment burden
Minimum gift:
$10,000 (or $50,000 for an endowed DAF)
Designated Fund
Support the organizations you care about—year after year.
Designated Funds provide consistent annual support to one or more named nonprofits, helping them plan confidently for the future.
Key features
- Ongoing support for specific charities
- Can be created during life or through an estate plan
- Fully managed by the Foundation
Minimum gift:
$25,000
Unrestricted Fund
Meet today’s needs—and tomorrow’s challenges.
Unrestricted Funds give the Foundation flexibility to respond to emerging community needs and opportunities.
Key features
- Supports the community’s most pressing needs
- Strategic grantmaking guided by staff and board
- Maximum flexibility and long-term impact
Minimum gift:
Any amount
Field of Interest Fund
Support a cause you care about, with expert guidance.
These funds focus on a specific issue or geographic area while allowing flexibility as community needs evolve.
Key features
- Donor-defined charitable focus
- Grants align with evolving needs
- Combines donor intent with Foundation expertise
Minimum gift:
$25,000
Agency Endowment Fund
Long-term financial stability for nonprofits.
Agency Endowment Funds provide nonprofits with permanent resources and annual distributions.
Key features
- Professional investment and administration
- Builds donor confidence
- Supports operations, programs, or capital needs
Minimum gift:
$10,000
Non-Endowed Agency Fund
Flexible funding for near-term needs.
Ideal for nonprofits managing large gifts, reserves, or capital projects.
Key features
- Greater access to funds
- Not intended for perpetuity
- Foundation handles administration
Minimum gift:
$100,000
Minimum annual distribution: $10,000
Scholarship Fund
Invest in students and the future.
Scholarship Funds support students pursuing higher education or training and are typically endowed for lasting impact.
Key features
- Highly customizable criteria
- Donors may participate in selection
- Fully administered by the Foundation
Minimum gift:
$100,000 (maintained balance)
Bridge Fund
A simple way to start structured giving.
Bridge Funds make it easy to begin philanthropy with a low minimum and the option to grow into a Donor Advised Fund.
Key features
- Entry-level fund with full Foundation services
- Can convert to a DAF at $10,000
- Ideal for new or younger donors
Minimum gift:
$1,000