Why work with LBCF?
The Long Beach Community Foundation makes it easy to give back to the community in the simplest, most effective and tax-advantaged ways possible. As the only philanthropic service organization focused on the entire community of Long Beach, we are dedicated to helping our constituents be agents of positive social and economic change through their charitable giving.
What is a community foundation?
A community foundation is a tax-exempt charitable organization comprised of a group of funds established by individuals, organizations and businesses and managed as an endowed pool of assets. Earnings on these assets are distributed in the form of grants to nonprofits in the local community
How does it work?
A community foundation is a “donor-driven” organization that assists donors in achieving their philanthropic and financial goals. Donors use this self-sustaining vehicle to support causes they already believe in. Some funds authorize the community foundation Board to make discretionary grants supporting critical, new and emerging community needs.
Who uses the Community Foundation?
The Community Foundation offers a range of personalized services and giving opportunities for donors and partners of all interests and capabilities. A wide range of fund options which best suit the intent and needs of the donor are also available.
One-on-one consulting is provided by professional and local staff to assist:
All inquiries are confidential
The Long Beach Community Foundation makes it easy to give back to the community in the simplest, most effective and tax-advantaged ways possible. As the only philanthropic service organization focused on the entire community of Long Beach, we are dedicated to helping our constituents be agents of positive social and economic change through their charitable giving.
What is a community foundation?
A community foundation is a tax-exempt charitable organization comprised of a group of funds established by individuals, organizations and businesses and managed as an endowed pool of assets. Earnings on these assets are distributed in the form of grants to nonprofits in the local community
How does it work?
A community foundation is a “donor-driven” organization that assists donors in achieving their philanthropic and financial goals. Donors use this self-sustaining vehicle to support causes they already believe in. Some funds authorize the community foundation Board to make discretionary grants supporting critical, new and emerging community needs.
Who uses the Community Foundation?
- Caring individuals and families
- Companies
- Nonprofits
- Foundations
- Public agencies
- Professional advisors
The Community Foundation offers a range of personalized services and giving opportunities for donors and partners of all interests and capabilities. A wide range of fund options which best suit the intent and needs of the donor are also available.
One-on-one consulting is provided by professional and local staff to assist:
- Donors and their families to create a charitable legacy
- Professional advisors on complex estate planning issues
- Nonprofits with complex planned gifts and in building endowment programs
- Foundations in carrying out special activities
- Agencies and businesses in serving as fiscal agent on programs
All inquiries are confidential
