As 2013 comes to a close, Community Foundation of Broward is poised to assist you with your year-end giving and grantmaking plans.

The Foundation can help you achieve your goals before the year comes to an end. So that we can provide the best possible service and to ensure your year-end gifts to the Foundation qualify for a charitable income tax deduction in the 2013 tax year, please keep these important dates in mind:
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Gifts of appreciated securities can be received electronically until midnight, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013. Early notification of these gifts will help ensure a smooth transfer. Contact Mike Vizzi or Bill Linehan or call 954.761.9503 for assistance.
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Checks sent via the U.S. Postal Service are eligible if postmarked on or before Dec. 31, 2013.
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Checks sent via FedEx are eligible for deduction if received on or before Dec. 31, 2013.
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Credit card gifts are also acceptable if made by 5pm on Dec. 31, 2013.
Monday, Dec. 30 at 12:00 noon is the last day to recommend grants to be disbursed to the grantee in 2013.