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Giving Back Should Be Easy 

Giving doesn’t have to be complicated – we can help simplify things for you. Here you’ll find a variety of resources to help you do your giving your way. Whether you’re looking for ideas about how you can give (hint: cash and checks are great, but did you know, gifts of stock are easy to make and can potentially provide tax benefits?) – or you want to know more about our work and what drives our strategy, we offer numerous tools and helpful information for wherever you find yourself in the giving process. 

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    Finances + Investments

    We listen carefully to our supporters to ensure our financial and investment strategies are meeting philanthropic wishes now and community needs in the future.

    Finances + Investments
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    Ways to Give

    Gift of stock, cash gifts, and more – there are numerous ways to make a gift. Learn more about the various ways you can support Adirondack Community Foundation here. 

    Explore Ways to Give
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    Fund Advisor Portal

    Our digital platform gives fundholders 24/7 access to their funds – making giving and granting easy and efficient.

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Adirondack Community Foundation Strategy Documents

Strong Community Framework

Helpful Giving Guides

Adirondack Community Foundation Planned Giving Guide
Donor advised fund vs. private foundation comparison chart 
(courtesy of the American Endowment Foundation)

​​​​​​Adirondack Community Foundation Legal Documents + Links

Bylaws​​​​​​
Conflict of Interest Policy
Guidestar Profile
IRS Tax Determination Letter
National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations Accreditation Program