Donor advised FUNDS

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​A donor advised fund is a charitable giving vehicle where an individual, family or corporation makes an irrevocable, tax-deductible contribution of cash, marketable securities, or other assets to the Peninsula Community Foundation and at any time thereafter can recommend grant distributions to qualified charitable organizations.​ Here is how you benefit:

• You receive immediate tax benefits, but can give over time.
• Your assets grow through investment, allowing you to give more.
• You can endow your fund as a legacy in perpetuity.
• Support all your favorite charities with just one donation.
• Get just one tax receipt.
• Donate cash, stocks, mutual funds, real estate and more.
• ​Helps to make your giving a family event.
• Our professional staff has broad expertise regarding community issues and needs.
• Receive highly personalized service tailored to your charitable and financial interests.

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PCF FUND HOLDERS

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​Charles and Jessie Hopkins

More than one-hundred individuals, families and organizations have established Donor Advised Funds with the Peninsula Community Foundation. One of those families is the Hopkins family.  ​​​In their memory, their children Charles and Esther established the Charles and Jessie Hopkins Charitable Fund to carry on their tradition of giving back. 

Charles and Jessie Hopkins lived in Hampton and were married for 60 years. ​Charles worked for his family’s business, Hop's Place located on Pembroke Avenue in Hampton and Jessie was a school teacher. They dedicated their lives to their church, family, friends and community. They did not hesitate to tell others often that they were “Blessed, Blessed, Blessed!”. ​​

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For more information about establishing a fund, please contact Michael Monteith, Email/757.327.0862 ​​

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