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Giving Back Guide
The Giving Back Guide, our annual guide for charitable giving, features more than 75 local nonprofits and their funding needs.
Donor Resources
- General TCFHR PDF
- Why Work with Us PDF
- Donor-Advised Fund Policy PDF
- Fund Types PDF
- Giving Options
- Tax Credits
- More on Investment Strategy
Donor Tools
At TCF, one of our goals is to empower you as a donor. Below are some tools to help you evaluate nonprofit organizations and research the organizations that best fit your giving goals. You can also contact us with questions or a request for customized research.
- Educate yourself about the differences in financial reporting and governance of small and large charities. Here’s a helpful CharityWatch article about these differences and what you might want to look for or ask about.
- Review an organization’s tax return (Form 990) or financials on Candid. Learn valuable tips on effectively evaluating nonprofits through this article from Forbes magazine.
- Compare nonprofits or learn more about their internal workings with Charity Navigator.
- Consult the IRS for nonprofit addresses and up to date standings using the IRS Charity Database.
- Virginia-based nonprofits are required to register with the state in order to solicit donations. Access Virginia’s charitable solicitation information and database.
- Here are three resources to help you explore area nonprofits and service providers: 211VA provides a comprehensive directory of nonprofit resources in the state. Check out our annual Giving Back Guide or log onto the Great Community Give site for a searchable directory (available most months of the year, except while it’s being updated for the next event).
Advisor Resources
Nonprofit Resources
- TCFHR professional development opportunities
- Our monthly networking event, Coffee and Conversation, is the second Tuesday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at our office, 317 South Main Street, Harrisonburg. Meet our staff and other NPO professionals. Register for the next C&C.
- How do I start a nonprofit organization? (Candid resource)
- Starting and Running a Nonprofit (Council of Nonprofits resource)
- BoardSource provides a wealth of resources related to board leadership, including research, guidelines, and support.
- Guide to Virginia Registration and Tax Compliance (Tax990 free resource)
- Virginia’s Charitable Solicitation webpage with information and forms
- Starting an Agency Fund with TCFHR PDF
- Looking for services or a way to publicize your NPO? 211VA provides a comprehensive directory of nonprofit resources in the state. Check out our annual Giving Back Guide or log onto the Great Community Give site for a searchable directory (available most months of the year, except while it’s being updated for the next event).
