Investment & Funding

Community Foundation Partnership

In early 2010, the CCDC and the Community Foundation of Southwest Washington solidified a partnership to streamline the complexities of managing the capital campaign and endowment fund. This exciting collaboration will help to bring the dream of a new community center to fruition.

The Community Foundation’s 501. c.3 tax status provides it with the tools and expertise to manage a wide variety of gifts. In addition to traditional cash donations, it is able to convert stock, life insurance, real estate, tangible personal property, retirement plan assets and IRA’s, and assets from other trusts.

Charitable gifts qualify for maximum tax advantage under federal law. For more information and ideas on ways to integrate your financial planning with charitable giving, ask your professional advisor or contact the Community Foundation.

If you would like to make a cash donation online, simply click the link below to visit the Community Foundation donation web page. You may then select Camas Community Center from the drop down list of charitable agencies.

How do we pay for this project?

Funding a project of this size normally relies upon several sources including user fees, private donations, State and Federal assistance, and local taxes. The most likely method of funding the construction and on-going operation of Community Centers is with public tax dollars.  The creation of a Metropolitan Park District (MPD) is the most realistic option at this time.  Given the current state of the economy, the timing of the vote and the amount of the tax levy must be given careful consideration.  The creation of the MPD and the funding needed for construction and operation will require voter approval.

The CCDC recognizes that private donations are an important part of this endeavor and will explore and invite local community participation and financial support.  Once basic funding is secured for the center, members of the committee will explore opportunities for conducting a major capital campaign, utilizing the expertise of the Community Foundation, in order to receive endowments, estate contributions, and corporate support.

Our meetings have always been and will continue to be public, and we invite you to be a part of the process. Please join us by being a proactive planning for a new community center that best fits our community’s needs.

We need your help and support

There are many ways you can join together with us to help sustain our current community center until we can afford to build a new center. Please explore this website and learn how you can become a part of the growing number of people who want to encourage a healthier and happier community.

Our partner, The Community Foundation is a federally recognized 501-C-3 Non-Profit organization and gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Please check with your tax consultant. If you would like to send us a donation via the US mail please use the address listed below.  Of course, you can donate online as well.

Make your check payable to:

Community Center Development Committee
PO Box 752
Camas, WA 98607