Building our Community by Connecting Donors Who Care with Causes that Matter
The Hillsboro Community Foundation promotes and facilitates charitable giving in support of projects and programs that enhance the quality of life in Hillsboro and surrounding areas.
Giving Month in Hillsboro
November in Hillsboro is Giving Month. It’s a time when the spirit of community truly shines. From heartwarming acts of service to generous donations, residents come together to support local causes and organizations that make Hillsboro a special place to live. Culminating, in one major event on #GivingTuesday.
We’re celebrating 20 years!
In 2024, the Hillsboro Community Foundation is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its founding in 2004. Each week in the Hillsboro Free Press, on social media, and here at the website, we are remembering the events, contributions, and impact on the community over the past twenty years.
Community Impact
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Launch of the Hillsboro Impact Fund
On this date, eighteen years ago, the Hillsboro Community Foundation held a banquet to announce the formation of the Hillsboro Area Impact Fund. Larry Hatteberg, KAKE-TV journalist, gave an entertaining presentation as the featured speaker despite a 45-minute electrical outage in the middle of his talk. Hatteberg spoke about stories of ordinary people, often working […]
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Donations Through Your IRA
Donating to the Hillsboro Community Foundation through an Individual Retirement Account may help you stretch your charitable giving dollar and reduce taxes. If you meet the age requirements, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA directly to certain charities, including many of the funds at HCF. You won’t pay income tax on […]
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Giving by the Numbers
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$1,215,000
Community Impact
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$130,000
Scholarship Awards
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$2,610,000
Endowment Assets
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Grants
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Our Funds
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Giving Opportunities
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