Benefits of Giving

Many people are looking for the best way to invest in their communities, while at the same time, protecting their assets. We can help donors accomplish both of these goals. We are a one-stop center for personal philanthropy, offering numerous benefits, including:

Flexibility Through the Community Foundation, an individual or family can design a charitable fund tailored to exactly match their interests.

Simplicity Donors can achieve the satisfaction of creating their own charitable fund without the complexity of creating private foundations.

Tax Benefits - The CFGL offers the highest level of tax benefits available.

Permanence - Donors can create permanent endowment funds and be assured that their basic intent will always be fulfilled.

Responsible Stewardship - The CFGL is led by an active and respected board, who believes in our mission and helps oversee all grantmaking decisions.

Consolidation - Consolidate your philanthropy, providing an opportunity ti establish a meaningful legacy.

Satisfaction - Donors can see their grants in action and see firsthand how their dollars are benefitting the community.

The Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland, Inc.
1501 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33803
(P)863/683-3131 (F)863/683-5909