Established in 1996, the Long Beach Community Foundation (LBCF) is a public charity that helps individuals, families, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses manage their charitable giving both today and as part of their long-term legacy.

Led by Marcelle Epley, MBA, President & CEO, LBCF’s mission is to initiate positive change for Long Beach through charitable giving, stewardship, and strategic grantmaking.

In 2021, LBCF reached $70 million in charitable funds managed. Some of these funds include:
·	Donor Advised Funds (sometimes referred to as a charitable checking account)
·	Funds designated for specific nonprofits agencies
·	Scholarship Funds
·	Legacy Funds

Contributions into a fund may come in the form of:
·	Cash
·	Securities traded on major exchanges
·	Closely-held stock
·	Mutual fund shares
·	Retirement plan assets
·	Real estate

LBCF partners with professional advisors to meet their client’s charitable goals. Types of professional advisors include:
·	Trust Attorneys
·	Tax Attorneys
·	Financial Advisors
·	Financial Planners
·	Estate Planners
·	Accountants

Clients choosing to include charity in their estate plan may wonder, who will oversee the funds to ensure they are invested and distributed properly? As a National Standards accredited organization, it is LBCF’s priority to be a fiduciary and oversee objectives on a donor’s behalf now and in perpetuity.

Since its inception, LBCF has granted over $30 million to charitable organizations across the United States.

To learn more, go to LongBeachcf DOT org or call us 562 435 9033


Long Beach Community Foundation

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Long Beach Community Foundation

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