What kind of donation is right for me?  

I want to give to the Foundation through the United Way.

You may give to the Lebo Fund by using Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation’s United Way Contributor Choice number:  9940735. ​

I want to make a donation to Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation, but do not wish to establish a named fund. ​

Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation offers several options to fit your philanthropic objectives.  You may make a small donation or establish an endowed fund in your name, in the name of a loved one, or anonymously.  We will be happy to work with you to determine your philanthropic goals and identify the best funds to meet them.

I want to give to Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation through the United Way.
You may give to the Lebo Fund by using Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation’s United Way Contributor Choice number:  9940735.

I want to make a donation to Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation, but do not wish to establish a named fund.
Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation accepts gifts of all sizes for the Mt. Lebanon Community Impact Fund, which is used by the Board of Directors to address current and emerging needs in the community.  Funds donated to the Lebo Fund are invested, and the annual earnings are used for grant making.

I want my fund to have the flexibility to give to the area of greatest need, now and in the future.
A gift to the Mt. Lebanon Community Impact Fund allows your charitable contribution to ensure the best quality of life for your community.  To establish a fund in the Lebo Fund, you irrevocably transfer assets to the Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation.  The assets are invested, and the annual earnings are used by the Board of Directors to address current and emerging charitable needs.    

I want to continue to make recommendations to the Foundation about the purpose or recipients of the grant.
By establishing a Donor Advised Fund, you irrevocably transfer assets to Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation.  The assets are invested and the annual earnings are available for grant making.

In a Donor Advised Fund, you will be able to participate actively in the grant making process by offering recommendations to the Board of Directors as to the purpose or recipients of the grant.  The Board of Directors must approve these recommendations to ensure that any grants are consistent with the overall mission and vision of the Foundation.

I want to give money to a specific agency/nonprofit that is important to me.
A designated fund allows you to establish a fund that will support a specific organization(s) in perpetuity.  Assets are irrevocably transferred to Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation.  The assets are invested, and earnings from the investments are distributed on a regular basis to the nonprofit organization that you have designated.

I want to give money to different agencies in areas that are important to me such as the arts, youth, programs, etc.
A field of interest fund allows you to direct the Community Foundation to make grants to organizations in specific fields such as the arts, education, athletics, etc.  Assets are irrevocably transferred to Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation and invested.  The annual earnings from the assets are disbursed on a regular basis.  Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation’s Board of Directors chooses the specific recipient within the designated field of interest.

I want to build a Foundation for my nonprofit.
An agency fund allows nonprofit organizations to establish permanent funds without the extra work needed to manage and maintain your own Foundation.
In an agency fund, assets are irrevocably transferred to MLCE.   Assets are invested and earnings of the investments would be distributed to your organization on an annual basis.
If you wish to have donors contribute to your fund at MLCE, we can establish a designated fund that will work in conjunction with your agency fund.   

I do not want an endowed fund; I just need some assistance managing donations and funding for a specific, short-term project.
A project allows you to work with Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation to raise funds for and complete a charitable project.    Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation provides a variety of services for a fee pursuant to an executed Project Services Agreement.  For an annual fee you will be able to pass tax benefits along to donors, and receive up to 20 hours of staff time that includes the use of the Foundation’s infrastructure, bookkeeping assistance, gift acknowledgement, and the ability to apply for outside grants for your project. ​