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Ways to Give

Whitefish Community Foundation offers streamlined giving options that maximize your impact and make your taxes more efficient. 

Whether giving directly to the Foundation, to a nonprofit endowment fund, or to a nonprofit participating in the Great Fish Community Foundation, we are here to help make your giving easy. 

Give Appreciated Stock

Maximize your impact by donating stock directly to Whitefish Community Foundation. You avoid paying capital gains tax and receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the stock the day it is received. 

Email finance@whitefishcommunityfoundation.org for stock gift instructions. 

ACH or Wire Transfer

Send your donation electronically via ACH or wire transfer. Bank fees may apply.

Email finance@whitefishcommunityfoundation.org for ACH/Wire transfer instructions. 

Qualified Charitable Distribution from IRA

Make a Qualified Charitable Deduction (QCD) directly from your taxable Individual Retirement Account and avoid claiming the required distribution as taxable income. 

Ask your financial advisor to make a QCD directly to Whitefish Community Foundation (EIN 81-0533002) and mail the donation to PO Box 1060, Whitefish, MT 59937. 

Mail a Check

Make checks payable to Whitefish Community Foundation and note any designations on the memo line. Mail to:

Whitefish Community Foundation
PO Box 1060
Whitefish, MT 59937

Credit Card

Donate with a credit card directly through our online portal.

Donor Advised Funds

Request a grant from your DAF custodian directly to Whitefish Community Foundation (EIN 81-0533002). 

Did you know Whitefish Community Foundation has a robust Donor Advised Fund program with over $50 million in assets? Transferring your DAF is easy! Simply request a grant to Whitefish Community Foundation for the entire balance of your fund. 

Private Foundations

Gifts to Whitefish Community Foundation help satisfy the minimum distribution requirement of your private foundation, including gifts to a Donor Advised Fund.

Whitefish Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity: EIN 81-0533002.

Other Gift Types

Contact our Finance team us to discuss donating more complex assets such as real estate, life insurance, trusts, estate settlements, or other real property. 

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Ready to Make an Impact?

We make it easy for you to connect with nonprofits and make an impact where it is needed most. 

Email our Chief Development Officer, Lynnette Donaldson, today or call us at (406) 863-1781.