By: Thomas O'Diam,
Consultant to the Greene County Community Foundation

A Greene Giving Account provides enduring support for charitable purposes. The options are as follows:

Unrestricted Greene Giving Account
The Account enables the Greene County Community Foundation (GREENE CCF) to respond to changing needs in order to enhance the quality of life. Gifts to unrestricted charitable accounts provide increased grant-making opportunities for the GREENE CCF. Times and circumstances do change.

Field-Of-Interest Greene Giving Account
The Board of Directors for the GREENE CCF will decide where grants are most needed within donors' special area of charitable interest. These can include children, education, health services, and senior citizens.

Committee or Donor-Advised Greene Giving Account
Donors makes suggestions for distribution to specific qualified charitable organizations in the region, as well as across the nation. It often is an appropriate planning tool for fulfilling the philanthropic goals of the rich and those of modest means alike. The key is to understand what donors can and cannot do through a Greene Giving Account.

Agency Endowment
GREENE CCF offers endowments which hold and manage assets for charitable organizations. Greene County organizations can support their long-term objectives by creating endowments (health and social service agencies, cultural organizations, and other regional groups).

Memorial or Tribute Greene Giving Account
Contributions give donors, as well as their families, friends or organizations a way to preserve the memories of dear individuals and the good that flowed from their lives. Contributions may also be made to Accounts to celebrate or honor occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, or a very special tribute.