Giving

Giving is a powerful personal act that transforms our inherent desires for a better world into the reality of helping those in need right in our own community, of investing in the future of our own young people and of addressing critical needs wherever they may exist locally.

The El Paso Community Foundation would like to become your philanthropic partner in our common objective of building a better future for our unique border community. Here are some important reasons for giving through the Foundation:

* We know our Community -

When you choose to invest in our area, you want to work with someone who knows the territory. The broad cross-section of leaders who guide our work lends valuable insight that will help your charitable giving achieve maximum results.

* We can help you achieve superior tax benefits –

Since the IRS considers the Community Foundation a public charity, contributions are eligible for the highest available tax deductions. In most cases, these tax benefits outweigh using your assets to establish your own private foundation.

* We can make set-up and administration easy –

Establishing a fund can be done in less time than it takes to open a bank account. Our professional staff takes care of all the administrative and grantmaking activities, eliminating the need for you to set up a separate institution, formulate policies, file innumerable forms and monitor the status of grant recipients. We save you precious time and money.

* We share your interests –

We are here to help you become connected to the projects and issues you care about most. Your charitable interests and priorities are most important to us because committed, caring citizens are crucial to our community's well-being.

* We care about the future –

By setting up a fund in the El Paso Community Foundation, you have the ideal opportunity to create a legacy for you and for our area.

* We value our community of donors --

When you give through the El Paso Community Foundation you become a member of a special community of local philanthropists who maintain an on-going association with the Foundation. We keep you informed of Foundation news and developments through newsletters and reports and invite your attendance at interesting events in our wonderful facilities on the tenth floor of the historic Cortez Building .