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The Purpose and Mission of the Fund
The Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews Charitable Fund was established to secure a lasting financial resource to fund community philanthropic projects going forward.
The Fund assists the club’s mission to foster a love of nature, encourage conservation of natural resources, and support community projects that preserve, restore, and beautify Gloucester and Mathews. For example, we have been sending a middle school child to Nature Camp in Vesuvius, Virginia since 1956.
Financially managed by the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond, with disbursements approved by the club’s board, the Fund ensures professional investment and financial sustainability while ensuring a donor’s charitable intent.
The plaque on the first bench given to Machicomoco in 2025.
Reasons to Give
Supporting the Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathew’s Charitable Fund is an easy and impactful way to contribute to our community. Donations of any size help grow a self-sustaining resource.
Celebrate Milestones
Recognize the Club's Centennial or honor club members.
Memorial and Honorary Gifts
Donate to the Charitable Fund in honor of a friend’s birthday, in memory of a beloved person or pet, or when a family suggests a gift to a charity of your choice.
Annual Giving
Make the Charitable Fund part of your yearly charitable contributions.
Estate Planning
Include the Charitable Fund in your estate plan to create a legacy.
Tax-Effective Giving
Donate appreciated stock or meet IRA Required Minimum Distributions to maximize impact and minimize taxes.
Ways to Give
A donation to the Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathew's Charitable Fund helps us to continue the mission we've had for almost 100 years and to support our community projects. If you are interested in supporting that mission, we would welcome your donations. Donations can either be made as a one-time gift or via a pledge over multiple years. To access the Pledge Form, click here.
Electronically
The fastest and most secure way to give is through the Community of Greater Richmond's donation portal. You can either use a credit card, Google Pay, or pay directly from your bank. Click here to access the link: GCGM Charitable Fund
Check
If you prefer to donate by check, please make the check out to "Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond" and put "The Garden Club of Gloucester & Mathews" in the memo line. Send the check to their secure lockbox at the address below:
The Community Foundation
PO Box 49044
Baltimore, MD 21297-9044
Other ways to give
If you are interested in other ways to give such as stock transfers, IRA minimum distributions, Qualified Charitable Distributions, planned giving, etc., please contact the club's Treasurer for more information.
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