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How to Give

GivingDonors › How to Give

Giving through MCF is always a completely personalized process. Our philanthropic advisors will work with you to craft a giving strategy based on the organizations and issues you want to support, the assets you want to contribute, and the type of fund that is best for you.

Donor-Advised Funds

Donor-Advised Funds are one of the most popular and convenient ways to make a difference. You get to decide when to make a tax-deductible contribution to your fund and when to recommend grants, anywhere in the world.

 

Other Funds

Other Funds are exactly that — different kinds of funds you can establish at MCF to help you meet your financial and charitable goals.

 

What to Give

What to Give gives details of the different kinds of assets you can contribute into your fund, from cash and securities, to real estate and life insurance. We also provide instructions on how to transfer these assets to your fund.

 

Legacy Planning

Legacy Planning gives you information about various ways you can build charitable giving into your estate plans, so your generosity can continue making a difference for many generations.

 

Organization Funds

Organization Funds are vital fundraising tools for nonprofits.

 

Special Interest Funds

Special Interest Funds accept online donations to support a variety of community effort.

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Your Contact for How to Give through MCF

Vice President for Philanthropic Services

Elizabeth Brown

Vice President for Philanthropic Services

415.464.2517

"My relationship with MCF comes down to trust. My clients count on me, and I refer them to MCF because MCF has earned my trust."

Deborah Breiner
Estate Planning Attorney, San Rafael