Reasons to Partner with the FM Area Founda�on
We are proud of our roots, accomplishments, present successes, and bright future. We invite you to take a closer look at the FM Area Founda�on and the amazing impact we are having because of local generosity Don’t know much about us, well here are a few reasons to partner with your local community founda�on:
• Experience. Our team brings over 60 years of combined experience in nonprofit and philanthropic causes. We make it easy to give effec�vely. For the fundholder, it’s as easy as choosing where to give, but we add the sophis�ca�on of a trusted philanthropic partner with your priori�es top of our minds.
• Fierce Loyalty. We’ll work with you, your family, your business, and your financial advisor to discuss how we can best fulfill your charitable giving interests and needs while making the most of your philanthropic dollars. Our personalized service and customiza�on provide you with confidence that your gi�s go where you are most passionate today.
• Local Commitment and Exper�se. With deep roots in our local communi�es and a board of directors made up of knowledgeable community leaders and volunteers like you, we have a broad understanding of local needs and where there are opportuni�es to invest in innova�ve solu�ons that create las�ng impact.
• Immediate and Long-Term Impact. As your Community Founda�on, our commitment to the stewardship of assets within this region ensures that donors’ charitable goals are met now and for genera�ons to come.
• Tax Advantages. As the region’s only Community Founda�on, a public charity, your dona�ons qualify for the maximum available deduc�on for charitable contribu�ons in the year when the gi� is made. As a result, from simple cash gi�s or complex gi�s of land, shares, or other appreciated assets, your fund grows while your tax obliga�ons decrease.
Ques�ons About Charitable Giving Solu�ons? Contact Eric Wilkie. If you have ques�ons regarding charitable giving solu�ons, contact Eric Wilkie, at eric@areafounda�on.org.
Eric Wilkie MS, CFRE Execu�ve Director
701.234.0756
FM Area Foundation
409 7th St S|Fargo, ND 58103 701.234.0756
areafoundation.org
