Information For Donors

SPOTLIGHT ON OUR DONORS

The Community Foundation is extremely grateful to those who support our Piqua Community Fund. One such donor was Mrs. Leo (Rosemary) Ovenden. A longtime Piqua resident, Rosemary worked her whole life in the accounting field, most recently at Murray Wells Wendeln and Robinson, CPAs. During her life, Rosemary supported a number of charitable organizations in Piqua, including the Community Foundation, and through bequests she continues to support the Foundation with regular gifts from a trust she established for this purpose.

If you are interested in learning about the many ways you can support your favorite charitable organizations, please contact the Foundation office at 615-9080 or piquacf@sbcglobal.net.

Frequenty Asked Questions:

Why should I donate to the Foundation?
The Foundation makes grants to organizations that help improve life for Piqua residents, assuring the funds go to quality projects that will really make a difference.

Can I decide who receives the funds?
Yes! Through a personal gifting account or a named fund, the donor directs which groups will benefit from the donation.

Do I need to be wealthy to use the Foundation?
No! Anyone can benefit our community by giving to our Piqua Community Fund. You can also use a personal gifting account to realize maximum tax benefits for contributions made. The Foundation also has options to defer your gift through planned giving.

How can I get involved?
Contact executive director Karen Wendeln at our office. We will respond promptly.

Personal Gifting

The Community Foundation Personal Gifting Accounts allow anyone to make gifts with the maximum tax advantage.

The donor gives stock, property or cash to the Foundation and takes the tax benefits at the time of the gift. The donor may then advise the Foundation to make distributions from the account to charitable organizations at any time. Gifts may be given to any qualifying not-for-profit organization, including most churches, schools, alumni associations, and charitable causes.

There is no minimum amount necessary to open an account, and no limit to the length of time the Foundation will hold the funds. These accounts allow donors to gift appreciated securities or other assets, without paying capital gains tax so they can be generous with the money instead!

Planned Giving

The Heritage Society honors friends who, through their generosity, have included the Piqua Community Foundation in their wills or estate plans. Contact the Foundation office for more information on planned giving.

Establishing A Fund