Help Topics

  • Stock gift

    Donating stocks or mutual funds is easy.  Asset Transfer Instructions and reach out to the Foundation to let us know how to properly credit you for your generous donation.

  • Donate Cryptocurrency

    Now it’s even easier to donate to the Longmont Community Foundation. Donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event, meaning you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it on your taxes. This makes Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency donations one of the most tax-efficient ways to support your favorite cause. You can… Read More »

  • Alta Community Garden

    LCF providing assistance to a neighborhood that wishes to grow and learn about gardening.  Learn more about this partnership with the City and Alta Neighborhood here

  • How do I View Your Annual Report?

    Please Click on the link to view our 2019 Annual Report, which includes some 2020 highlights too! LCF Annual Report – 2019

  • How Do I get on your Email List?

    We announce grant, scholarship and training opportunities via email throughout the year.  Sign up to receive special announcements and stay in touch with the Foundation

  • How do you become a Business Partner?

    It’s simple.  Select the level of support for your business, make a donation, and send us your logo so we can include your business on our recognition area. Click here to learn more about partnerships.

  • How can I login to my fund?

    Click here to access your fund online.  Having trouble logging in?  Contact the Foundation

  • How Can I Include the Foundation in my will or estate plan?

    Donors wishing to designate a gift to the Longmont Community Foundation in their will or trust should use the following language: “I wish to give (choose the appropriate statement) [A SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNT] or [A PERCENTAGE OF THE ESTATE] or [A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF SHARES OF A SPECIFIC SECURITY] to The Longmont Community Foundation, 636… Read More »

  • What Scholarships do you offer?

    The Longmont Community Foundation currently offers scholarship programs for those still in high school and for those currently enrolled in postsecondary education.  Please review the guidelines for our scholarships to see if you are eligible to apply. If you have questions about any of the scholarship programs, please call us or send an email to lisa@longmontfoundation.org.    Click… Read More »

  • How can I apply for a Scholarship?

    The Longmont Community Foundation currently offers several scholarship programs.  Please review the guidelines for our scholarships to see if you are eligible to apply. If you have questions about any of the scholarship programs, please call us or send an email to lisa@longmontfoundation.org.

  • How Can My Nonprofit Apply for a Grant?

    We provide support to nonprofits through The Live & Give Longmont Fund and a number of specialty funds.  The easiest way to know if your organization qualifies for a grant is to review the guidelines for each grant opportunity or contact us today.

  • How do I apply for a Live & Give Grant?

    The Live & Give Longmont Fund provides grants annually to nonprofit organizations that serve the needs of those in Longmont and the St. Vrain Valley.  We encourage nonprofits to apply for general operating support.  Grants are awarded annually in the seven areas of Animals, Arts, Civic, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services.

  • How can my organization open an Agency Fund?

    An Agency Fund can provide a relatively constant source of annual income and help maintain an agency’s financial health.   We will be happy to work with you to publicize your agency fund and/or provide tips on how to talk about your fund to your supporters. Click here to learn more about Agency Funds.

  • Can I set up a Fund with my IRA QCD

    Setting up an IRA Charitable Fund is simple.  You select the charities you want to support, provide us the distribution schedule and we take care of the rest.  Your IRA Charitable Fund is  your easy way to providing support to charities automatically.

  • Can I set up a Fund with my IRA RMD

    Setting up an IRA Charitable Fund is simple.  You select the charities you want to support, provide us the distribution schedule and we take care of the rest.  Your IRA Charitable Fund is  your easy way to providing support to charities automatically

  • Can I Donate my IRA RMD to my Donor Advised Fund?

    Unfortunately, IRS regulations do not permit IRA RMD to be distributed to a Donor Advised Fund.  There are still solutions for you to use your IRA RMD and support the causes you care about. Learn about IRA Charitable Funds

  • How can I set up a Scholarship Fund?

    The creation of a scholarship fund can be structured to benefit students at any education level or for a specific institution.  We can also help you set up an emergency (hardship fund) scholarship program for employees at your business.  For information on starting a scholarship, please contact us lisa@longmontfoundation.org or 303-678-6555.

  • Do you offer Giving Circles?

    Giving Circles can be created by friends, family members, neighbors, business colleagues, etc.  Members of a giving circle donate a specific amount (e.g. $100, $300, $1,000 or more) to a charitable fund.  The donations are pooled together and periodically the group decides to make grants from the fund to support nonprofits.  Many giving circles donate their time… Read More »

  • What is a Donor Advised Fund?

    Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) allow you to give to the charities you care about.  DAFs can be created by individuals, families, businesses, and Giving Circles.  It’s easy to create a DAF with securities, cash, with a rewards credit card online or other assets.  Completing the paperwork is easy too.  Contact us to schedule an information meeting.

  • How do I set up a Donor Advised Fund?

    Setting up a Donor Advised Fund is easy. You can support the charities you care about, include your friends and/or family members in the decision, and grow your donation by investing it in our Main or Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) strategies OR use your own investment manager to manage your fund. Click here to get started.

  • How do I donate to a fund?

    Click our donate tab, select the fund to support and fill out the form to donate by credit card.

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