| Stark Community Foundation is a resource that enables people to be charitable in a very personal way. Each year for more than 40 years, Stark Community Foundation has grown through contributions from people who believe that citizens banning together for the common good can create a better community. They trust Stark Community Foundation because: * We are a local organization with deep roots in the community.
* 0ur professional program staff has broad expertise regarding community issues and needs.
* We provide highly personalized service, tailored to each individual's charitable and financial interests.
* 0ur Funds help people invest in the causes they care about most.
* We accept a wide variety of assets, and can facilitate even the most complex forms of giving.
* We partner with professional advisors to create highly effective approaches to charitable giving.
* We offer maximum tax advantage under state and federal law.
* We multiply the impact of gift dollars by pooling them with other gifts and grants.
* We build endowment funds that benefit the community forever and help create personal legacies.
* We are a community leader, convening agencies and resources to create positive change. | 
