Ways to Give
Give in a way that makes a real difference in the place you call home.
At CFM, we help turn generosity into meaningful, lasting impact for communities in central and southwest Mississippi.
Whether you want to respond to immediate needs, invest in long-term change, or create something that continues for generations, we help you find a giving approach that fits your goals and values.
With CFM, You Can:
Support the organizations and communities that matter to you
Give now or plan for the future
Respond to urgent needs or invest in long-term solutions
Trust that your giving is managed responsibly and locally
Create a charitable legacy that continues over time
Why Give Through CFM?
Instead of managing receipts and paperwork from multiple organizations, your giving is organized through one trusted partner with one annual tax receipt.
We know Mississippi communities, nonprofits, and local needs. Our team helps connect your giving with opportunities that align with your goals and values.
CFM handles grant processing, fund management, reporting, and administrative details so your giving remains organized and responsibly managed over time.
The Endow Mississippi Tax Credit allows individuals and businesses to receive a 25% Mississippi state income tax credit when making a qualifying gift to an eligible endowed fund at a community foundation like CFM.
You can give through cash, appreciated stock, real estate, planned gifts, and other assets in a way that works best for your financial goals.
You can choose to make grants in your name, your family’s name, or anonymously.
Whether you want to respond to immediate needs or create something that continues for generations, CFM helps structure giving in ways that can grow and adapt over time.
“It’s magical what a community foundation can do. It makes giving and getting so easy. It's a no-brainer once you begin to see how that synergy works between getting and giving within the Community Foundation.”
— Jane Hiatt, founder of the Wood and Jane Hiatt Fund, one of CFM’s earliest donor advised funds
Start a Fund
If you are interested in starting a fund, CFM offers several options designed to fit different charitable goals and giving priorities.
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Donor-Advised Fund
Contribute now, let your gift grow, and recommend grants to the causes you care about when you’re ready.
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Designated Fund
Choose the organization you want to support, and CFM handles the rest.
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Field of Interest Fund
Tell us what causes matter to you, and CFM helps direct funding where it can do the most good.
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Scholarship/Award Fund
Establish a scholarship, set the criteria, and help open doors for students.
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Planned Giving
Include CFM in your estate plan and create a charitable legacy that continues beyond your lifetime.
Give Directly to CFM
New to charitable giving and not sure where to start? Want your gift to respond to changing community needs over time? Give directly to the Community Foundation through one of our funds:
The Community Trust Fund
Supports nonprofits and community needs across Mississippi through CFM’s competitive grantmaking process.
ABOUT THE FUNDHelping Friends and Neighbors
A rapid response fund that helps local organizations respond when disasters and emergencies arise.
ABOUT THE FUNDCFM Endowment Fund
Helps sustain the long-term work and impact of the Community Foundation for Mississippi.
DONATE TO THE ENDOWMENTCFM manages more than 300 charitable funds supporting causes across Mississippi
These include education, the arts, LGBTQ+ initiatives, community revitalization, animal welfare, hunger relief, and more. Every donation helps strengthen the organizations and efforts serving local communities.
Start a Conversation
Ready to start a fund, build your legacy or explore your giving options?
Contact the CFM team to start the conversation.