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 or individuals and families
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 a simple, flexible, and tax-efficient
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 Additional benefits include:
 1. Avoiding Capital Gains Taxes:
 Donating appreciated assets such
 as stocks or real estate allows you
 to avoid capital gains taxes while   • Simplified Giving: A single DAF   “We love passing on our values of   SAVE THE DATE
 deducting the full market value of   can support multiple nonprofits,   giving to the next two generations.
 the asset.  eliminating the need to manage   The Community Foundation is a   Resource Conservation
 2. Bundling Contributions:   separate donations.  terrific partner in our philanthropy,”
 You can “bundle” several years   • Expertise: The CFMC has deep   – John and Ann Mahoney  District of Monterey
 of charitable giving into one   local knowledge and can research   Donor-advised funds at the
 contribution, maximizing   and share giving options  CFMC can be created with gifts of   County Invites You
 deductions in high-income years   • Involving your Family: You can   $5,000 or more, which can simplify
 and simplifying tax planning.  include the next generation in your  your giving so you can focus
 3. Growth: Funds are invested,   • Leaving a Legacy: You can   on creating meaningful change.   2025 Monterey County
 allowing your contributions to grow   establish a permanent endowment   Whether you’re donating stocks,   Stewardship Benefit BBQ
 over time, potentially increasing   to support your favorite causes   contributing cash, or planning
 your philanthropic impact.  after your lifetime.  a legacy gift, the Community
 Foundation provides many         Join us!
 The Community Foundation for   John and Ann Mahoney utilize their   pathways to impactful and tax-savvy   Monterey Room at the Monterey Fairgrounds
 Monterey County (CFMC) is a trusted   DAF at the Foundation to involve   philanthropy. You can take the   2004 Fairground Road, Monterey CA
 partner in philanthropy, offering   multiple generations in philanthropy.   next step in your giving journey by   Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
 expertise and resources to help   Their children are successor advisors,   exploring these options and turning   5:00pm-7:30pm  9600 Blue Larkspur Lane,
 you achieve your charitable goals.   and each year, the grandchildren   your generosity into a lasting impact.  Suite 101
 The CFMC provides personalized   are allocated a specific amount to   To RSVP please register online at
 support in identifying local needs   recommend a grant to the nonprofit of   www.rcdmonterey.org/news/events  831-649-1506
 and vetting nonprofits, ensuring your   their choice. They each present to the
 contributions make an important   family at a holiday gathering why they
 difference. Benefits include:  chose the specific organizations.

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