FAQ – Advisors

The reasons are many.

Our reputation is strong. Many of our donors come to us by referral. Their professional advisors are confident we can help their clients because they know we are diligent, community leaders who keep our finger on the pulse of the community’s needs. We are recognized for our leadership role in providing philanthropic information, support and service, and that gives advisors the confidence to connect us with their clients. Learn more »

We are not “one size fits all.” We understand the need to be flexible and responsive to personal needs, so we offer a wide range of fund options, including “non-permanent” funds such as community endowments that are distributed in perpetuity. We can also help your clients create a family giving legacy that spans generations. Learn more »

We listen. Our philanthropic experts are very good listeners who identify giving opportunities that reflect the meet investors passions. We want to help your clients support the organizations, programs and projects that align with their values. It’s our goal – our reason for coming to work in the morning. We are committed to “connecting people who care with causes that matter.” Causes that matter to them, and we believe we’re very good at it.
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It makes financial sense. Starting a JCCF is more affordable than starting a private foundation. Plus, we take care of costly administrative details like legal and tax compliance.

We are a good partner. We respect the authority of professional advisors and understand we can help most by supporting their efforts to help their investors reach charitable goals.

The bottom line tells the story. We know the importance of professional fiscal management. We create a sound investment policy and follow it to the letter which is why we have a high-performance track record. 

We would be happy to schedule a meeting to help you understand charitable giving through JCCF and why working with a community foundation can be advantageous for donors. In the meantime, you can learn more about us by reading our Annual Report and JCCF Fund and Gift Acceptance Policy.

Currently we host an annual attorney workshop, and we regularly schedule 1:1 meetings with various advisors and firms. If you would like to schedule a meeting, please contact us: 317-783-2213.

Our JCCF Board of Directors, civic-minded leaders who serve JCCF as volunteers, establish policies governing operations and our professional staff carries out the initiatives and day-to-day activities that support the Foundation’s vision. When building our board, and the supporting committees, we seek out civic-minded leaders with professional expertise and an understanding of community issues.

JCCF was founded in 1991 to connect people who care with causes that matter. Like other community foundations around the country, JCCF is a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people of a specific geographic area. We are dedicated to improving lives in Johnson County, Indiana. JCCF enables philanthropically-minded individuals to make charitable donations of any size. Every gift is appreciated as an investment in community betterment. Foundation funds benefit our local community primarily through grant making and scholarship support.

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