Sharing Your Treasure

HCF is a vehicle for people of all means to make a lasting difference in the community and causes they care about.

HCF’s central purpose is to serve the needs and goals of donors who wish to better this community, now and in the future. HCF is a means to build substantial endowment funds for a community through contributions large and small. Because the contributions are endowed, they are never spent. Instead, they are permanently invested to produce income. Part of the income earned is then used to help meet the community’s charitable needs, according to donors’ interests and the current needs and opportunities in the community. So, gifts to HCF will continue to benefit the community forever.

Why Give?

Are you looking to make a real, lasting difference in this world? Unlike other aspects of life you may not be able to control, giving back allows you to choose where and how to make a difference. It’s easy to get inspired by a cause you truly care about, and seeing your direct impact is rewarding.

Ways to Give

You can set up a charitable fund or contribute to an existing fund where your gift is combined with other donors, broadening its impact.

Start a Fund

Contribute to an Existing HCF Fund
You can make a gift…

By Mail: Hillsboro Community Foundation, PO Box 808, Hillsboro, OR 97123

Online: HCF Funds

With Stock or Other Appreciated Assets such as Real Estate:

Contact HCF’s Executive Director or call (503) 352-4513 for additional information.

Through Your Will or Estate Plan: (Donor Resources – Link to page 22)
Contact the HCF Executive Director at ed-hcf@outlook.com or call (503) 352-4513 for additional information.

Employer Match:

Did you know that many employers will match gifts made by employees and their spouses? It’s a simple process-just check with your personnel office to obtain the necessary form, complete it, and send it along with your gift. This could double or even triple your gift to the HCF Fund of your choice. The Hillsboro Community Foundation is a public charity recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3), Tax ID# 93-0931059. All contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible, making your generosity financially savvy.

Life Insurance/IRAs:

Not only can HCF be named as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, but a donor can also transfer the policy irrevocably to the Foundation and claim an income tax deduction for the policy’s cost basis or cash surrender value (whichever is less). Any subsequent premium payments will be deductible. IRA accounts listing The Hillsboro Community Foundation as the beneficiary are free of estate and income taxes.