DONATING TO THE FOUNDATION:
The Pipestone Area Community Foundation provides a mechanism for any person of modest or ample means to make a meaningful, lasting contribution to the Pipestone Area through gifts to our foundation.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. The Pipestone Area Community Foundation is an affiliate/community foundation partner of the public charity and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF). As such, gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
How is my donation used?
We are extremely grateful for your gifts to PACF. Your gifts help fund projects that benefit all individuals living in Pipestone and the surrounding area. For information about our work in the community, visit the "Our Impact" page.
Who donates to the foundation?
Individuals
Families
Memorials
Current Residents
Prior Residents
Alumni of Pipestone Area Schools
Businesses
Nonprofit Organizations
Other Foundations
What types of donations can be made?
Cash
Stocks, Bonds, Securities
Appreciated Property
Real Estate
Grain
Deferred Contributions through Life Insurance
How are gifts and donations acknowledged?
All contributors have the opportunity to be recognized by the Pipestone Area Community Foundation, if they desire. Anonymous donations can be made as well. We recognize our donors through a variety of ways including: news releases, on the website, at participating area facilities, and via other methods as the Advisory Board of Directors determines.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. The Pipestone Area Community Foundation is an affiliate/community foundation partner of the public charity and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF). As such, gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
How is my donation used?
We are extremely grateful for your gifts to PACF. Your gifts help fund projects that benefit all individuals living in Pipestone and the surrounding area. For information about our work in the community, visit the "Our Impact" page.
Who donates to the foundation?
Individuals
Families
Memorials
Current Residents
Prior Residents
Alumni of Pipestone Area Schools
Businesses
Nonprofit Organizations
Other Foundations
What types of donations can be made?
Cash
Stocks, Bonds, Securities
Appreciated Property
Real Estate
Grain
Deferred Contributions through Life Insurance
How are gifts and donations acknowledged?
All contributors have the opportunity to be recognized by the Pipestone Area Community Foundation, if they desire. Anonymous donations can be made as well. We recognize our donors through a variety of ways including: news releases, on the website, at participating area facilities, and via other methods as the Advisory Board of Directors determines.
How to Donate
Donating to PACF is convenient and simple!
We accept contributions in the form of credit cards, checks, cash, and money orders. Credit card contributions must be processed through our online giving platform at giveMN.org, a service facilitated by the Southwest Initiative Foundation, and goes only toward the Foundation's Endowment Fund. Check, cash and money order contributions may be processed through our simple mail-in contribution form.
Remember, donations to the Pipestone Area Community Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
To make a contribution either online or by mail, please follow the instructions as described below.
We accept contributions in the form of credit cards, checks, cash, and money orders. Credit card contributions must be processed through our online giving platform at giveMN.org, a service facilitated by the Southwest Initiative Foundation, and goes only toward the Foundation's Endowment Fund. Check, cash and money order contributions may be processed through our simple mail-in contribution form.
Remember, donations to the Pipestone Area Community Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
To make a contribution either online or by mail, please follow the instructions as described below.
Donate to the Senior Center / Food Shelf / Meals on Wheels project fund
The giving goal is $650,000
Contributions made to this special project will serve the community through meeting the needs of three community-minded organizations. All contributions are tax deductible.
Follow this link to donate to the Pipestone Senior Center / Food Shelf / Meals on Wheels Project Fund
(Note: online contributions to the Pipestone Area Foundation are managed by The Southwest Initiative Foundation -SWIF)
Contributions made to this special project will serve the community through meeting the needs of three community-minded organizations. All contributions are tax deductible.
Follow this link to donate to the Pipestone Senior Center / Food Shelf / Meals on Wheels Project Fund
(Note: online contributions to the Pipestone Area Foundation are managed by The Southwest Initiative Foundation -SWIF)
General Use Foundation Online Donations
Giving online to our Endowment Fund (not available to use for our Project Funds) has never been easier or safer thanks to our online contribution center provided through a partnership of the Southwest Initiative Foundation and giveMN.org. This secure online giving portal provides our donors with information about their giving, and also allows users the ability to easily track their contributions in a single online location.
Thanks to financial support from organizations including the Southwest Initiative Foundation, there are currently no processing fees on individual contributions.
If you choose to donate to one of the specific projects, please use the Contribution Form below and indicate the project.
Follow this link to be taken to the Foundation's giving page at giveMN.org: Pipestone Area Community Foundation Donations
Thanks to financial support from organizations including the Southwest Initiative Foundation, there are currently no processing fees on individual contributions.
If you choose to donate to one of the specific projects, please use the Contribution Form below and indicate the project.
Follow this link to be taken to the Foundation's giving page at giveMN.org: Pipestone Area Community Foundation Donations
Download a Contribution Form
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1) Download the Make a Contribution by Mail Form
2) Print out the form
3) Fill in all relevant fields
4) Make your check or money order payable to
"Pipestone Area Community Foundation"
5) Mail the form and payment to:
Pipestone Area Community Foundation
PO Box 332
Pipestone, MN 56164
6) Or, drop off your donation and form in person to the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce (117 8th Avenue SE, Pipestone, MN 56164) during business hours.
2) Print out the form
3) Fill in all relevant fields
4) Make your check or money order payable to
"Pipestone Area Community Foundation"
5) Mail the form and payment to:
Pipestone Area Community Foundation
PO Box 332
Pipestone, MN 56164
6) Or, drop off your donation and form in person to the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce (117 8th Avenue SE, Pipestone, MN 56164) during business hours.