Reasons to Give Through the New Bremen Foundation

Flexibility – Whether donors’ charitable interests are broad or narrow, donors can accomplish virtually any charitable purpose through a fund with the Foundation.

Permanence – Gifts of endowment benefit the community forever.

Donor Services – The Foundation is able to assist donors with their charitable interests, providing information about community needs and connecting them with local non-profits.

Simplicity – Donors decided what, when and how to give, and for what purpose. The Foundation takes care of the ongoing administrative and reporting details.

Local Benefit – Grants focus on needs close to home, in our local community.

Relevance – If a fund’s purpose becomes obsolete, the Foundation’s Board can redirect the Fund to address similar needs in the community.  Donor intent is our highest priority.

Tax Advantages – A community foundation offers the the maximum tax benefits for charitable giving.

Cost Effective – The Foundation currently underwrites our fund fees, so 100% of donated dollars go to community impact.

Recognition – Donors can choose the level of recognition they wish.  Some donors enjoy having a named fund within the Foundation.  Other donors prefer to remain completely anonymous.

A Community Foundation vs. Private Foundation

There are many differences between public and private foundations.  Some of the most important are reporting requirements and tax benefits to donors.