Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation Promotes Philanthropy Efforts

Mike Smith spoke with Scott Graham of the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation on a Special Edition of Litter Media Live about their history and what they are doing a quarter-century later to help non-profit groups throughout the area.

Watch our Special Edition interview HERE:

Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation Chairman Scott Graham talks in studio with Litter Media’s Mike Smith. Dan Ramey/Litter Media

The Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation keeps philanthropy local where donors can establish their own named fund or donate to an established fund. The types of funds available are:
*Unrestricted Fund
*Scholarship Fund
*Organizational Endowment
*Donor Advised Fund

The Community Foundation has $10 million in assets with 71 funds. That includes 27 Scholarship funds with $63,000 awarded in 2021. They have met diverse community needs with $360,000 awarded in grants for the year.

Under IRS rules, the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation grants must fall into certain categories such as: charitable, religious, education, scientific, and governmental.

Tools for giving are:
*Outright gifts
*Bequests
*Charitable trusts

The Foundation works closely with financial professionals, attorneys, accountants, banks, financial advisors, insurance agents, etc….

For more information, contact The Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation at (740) 774GIFT or go to their website at www.crcf.net