Make a Difference, Your Way
There are many ways to support the community you care about - today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Explore the giving options below to find an approach that feels right for you.
Ways to Give
Legacy & Memorial Giving
Estate plans, wills, trusts and memorial gifts
IRA Giving
Qualified Charitable Distributions and RMD information
Everyday Giving
Online and check donations
Legacy & Memorial Giving
Estate & Legacy Gifts
Leave a lasting legacy by including Springfield Community Foundation in your estate plan, will or trust. A planned gift is a meaningful way to support our community for generations to come while creating a legacy that reflects your values and the causes you care about most.
Memorial Gifts
A memorial gift is a meaningful way to honor someone who has passed away. Gifts may be made in their memory, including at the request of a family in lieu of flowers.
IRA Giving
Give Directly From Your IRA
If you are 70½ or older, you may be eligible to make a charitable gift directly from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). When completed correctly, the gift may count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and may help reduce your taxable income.
How to Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution
1. Contact Your IRA Custodian
Contact the bank or financial company that holds your IRA.
2. Request a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
Tell your custodian you want to make a direct charitable gift from your IRA.
3. Provide the Foundation Information
Springfield Community Foundation
P.O. Box 64
Springfield, NE 68059
4. Make the Check Payable to the Foundation
The check should be payable directly to Springfield Community Foundation, not to you personally.
5. Direct the Gift
If you would like your gift directed to a specific fund, include the fund name with the distribution instructions.
6. Keep Your Records
Save the confirmation from your IRA custodian and the receipt from Springfield Community Foundation.
Important Reminder
A Qualified Charitable Distribution must be made directly from your IRA to the charitable organization to qualify. Keep your receipt, acknowledgment letter and other documentation with your tax records.
Please consult your tax or financial advisor regarding your individual circumstances.
Your Gift Stays in Springfield
Springfield Community Foundation is an affiliate of Midlands Community Foundation, which manages our funds and provides administrative support. Gifts designated to Springfield Community Foundation remain dedicated to Springfield and the purposes our donors choose to support.
Springfield Community Foundation is led entirely by local volunteers. Our board members receive no compensation for their service.
Everyday Giving
Simple Ways to Support Our Community
Whether you prefer to give online or by check, there are several easy ways to support Springfield Community Foundation.
Give Online
Make a secure donation online using a credit or debit card. Follow the instructions on the donation page and save your confirmation receipt for your records.
Give by Check
Make checks payable to Springfield Community Foundation and mail them to:
Springfield Community Foundation
P.O. Box 64
Springfield, NE 68059
Direct Your Gift
You may direct your gift to any of these funds:
Springfield Community Foundation Affiliate Fund
InspireHER Springfield
Springfield Days
Springfield Library Fund
For gifts by check, include the fund name in the memo line. When giving online, select the fund you wish to support on the donation page.
Questions About Giving?
Why does Midlands Community Foundation appear when I donate?
Springfield Community Foundation is an affiliate of Midlands Community Foundation. Midlands manages our funds and provides administrative support, while gifts designated to Springfield Community Foundation remain dedicated to our community and the purposes our donors choose to support.
How do I set up a memorial fund?
If you’re interested in establishing a memorial fund in honor of a loved one, please contact Springfield Community Foundation. We’ll be happy to talk with you about the options and help you get started.
Your Giving at Work
See the difference generosity makes in Springfield.
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