FAQ’s
What is the Community Foundation of Houston County?
In partnership with the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, the Community Foundation of Houston County is a local charitable organization that helps donors with their personal philanthropic efforts.
Learn MoreWho Can Give?
People give THROUGH the Community Foundation, not to it. When you make a gift to an existing fund or create your own fund, you are helping build philanthropic resources dedicated to supporting Houston County.
What can I support through the Community Foundation?
You can give to the Fund for Houston County to support a variety of nonprofits and needs in our community.
Give NowWhat do you mean by an endowed fund?
An endowed fund is a permanent charitable account in which the principal is retained and invested in the market for growth to allow for grantmaking over time.
Why Would I Create a Fund?
Creating your own fund gives you a simple, powerful, and highly personal tool for charitable giving. We welcome all sizes and types of gifts to develop a group of donors who want to establish long-term charitable funds using the most tax-advantaged methods to benefit their causes and the community.
Create A FundI already support the charities I care about. Why should I support or create funds at the Community Foundation?
We are glad you support organizations you love, and we hope you will continue to do so. Creating a fund at the Community Foundation is not a substitute for directly supporting the causes and organizations that are important to you. It is a way to grow the impact of your charitable giving and sustain it beyond your lifetime.