4 Ways to Give at Year-End
Use Your Bank’s Bill Pay

Many banks offer a free online bill pay service you can use to make donations directly from your bank account to contribute to or build a fund at Marion Community Foundation. This method ensures 100% of your donation reaches the Foundation, maximizing your impact and avoiding credit card fees. You can use this same method to set up recurring payments for as long as you wish. More details can be found on the GIVE tab on our website.
- Log in to your bank’s online service
- Navigate to the “Bill Pay” or “Payments”
- Add MARION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION as a new payee; use address 504 S. State St., Marion OH 43302. Put the name of the fund you wish to give to as the account “number.”
- Enter the amount you wish to donate and schedule your payment.
Click HERE for more details on our GIVE page.
Advisors Help with Your Legacy

A professional advisor can help you identify the best fund type for your goals, navigate tax benefits, and structure gifts using appreciated assets, retirement accounts, or life insurance policies. For those wishing to support the Marion community, these professionals offer guidance on creating lasting legacies at Marion Community Foundation.
Estate planning professionals can assist with bequests or beneficiary designations, ensuring charitable intentions are fulfilled beyond your lifetime.
Financial advisors may recommend tax-efficient strategies, such as donating IRA distributions or securities, to reduce taxable income while maximizing impact.
Marion Community Foundation’s experienced staff is happy to work directly with you or through your trusted professional advisor.
Learn more about ways to give HERE.
Flexible Giving, Lasting Benefits

As the year comes to a close, many people look for meaningful ways to give back. One of the most flexible and rewarding options is creating a Donor Advised Fund at Marion Community Foundation—and it’s not too late to set one up for 2025.
A Donor Advised Fund is a tax saavy way to spread out your charitable giving over time and recommend grants to the causes you care about most.
It’s simpler than you think and a great way to create lasting impact. By creating your own Donor Advised Fund you can:
Make one substantial tax-deductible gift now
Support local nonprofits for years to come
Stay actively involved in recommending where your grants go
If you’re considering a year-end charitable gift, now is the perfect time. Setting up a Donor Advised Fund with Marion Community Foundation is quick, straightforward, and ensures your generosity continues to make a difference long after 2025. Contact Donor Relations Manager Theresa Lubke at 740-387-9704.
Autumn & Acorns

Fall is the perfect time to plant a seed of generosity. With an Acorn Fund at Marion Community Foundation, a modest gift can grow into a permanent endowment —providing grants, scholarships, and hope to strengthen our community for generations to come. What starts as one family’s vision, or a single act of generosity, blossoms into a legacy supported by friends, neighbors, and local businesses.
Today, more than 20 Acorn Funds are poised to make a difference, including the Cliff Edwards Fund, McBride Family Scholarship Fund, Logan Stevens Memorial Scholarship Fund, and Raymond E. Bloomfield Memorial Fund. Let your generosity take root and grow into something truly enduring.