Why Do We Give?

Throughout history, individuals have demonstrated their philanthropic spirit.

They have established schools, funded hospitals and sheltered the homeless, never questioning their ability to make a difference in the world through their donations of time and talent.

There are as many motivations for giving one’s money and other resources for charitable and philanthropic purposes:

• Helping people gives us a feeling of value and satisfaction
• The desire to leave a lasting imprint on society while making a significant difference
• To unite family members around a purposeful mission
• To perpetuate a certain viewpoint or philosophy
• To memorialize a friend or loved one
• To give back to the communities in which we live
• To connect with others in a common cause or passion
• We feel a responsibility or a desire to be leaders in our communities
• The tax advantages can be considerable