Cornerstone Legacy Partners

Planned giving offers a meaningful way to support the Stanwood‑Camano community for generations to come. When a gift is made thoughtfully and with purpose, it becomes more than a donation, it becomes a lasting legacy that reflects your values, supports causes you care about, and strengthens our community long into the future.

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Your Legacy in Action

At SCAF, legacy gifts help build community capital that improves quality of life now and into the future. Working with SCAF, you’ll know your gift is in capable hands and will be put to work where it’s needed most.

By establishing or contributing to a legacy fund, you can...

Address today’s needs while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges

Support community causes that matter the most to you

Establish a tradition of philanthropy in your family or organization

Flexible Giving that Lasts a Lifetime

There are several ways to create a legacy and structure your gift to have the most impact.
With each option, your gift continues to make an impact year after year.

Ways To Give

Gifts in Your Will or Trust

A straightforward way to leave a lasting gift

Gifts of Cash or Securities

Simple and tax‑efficient options

Retirement Assets or Life Insurance

Powerful ways to give that may offer tax benefits

Types of Legacy Funds

Foundation Support Fund

An unrestricted financial gift supports the work and daily functions of the Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation, ensuring we can continue to provide programs that impact the residents of the Stanwood-Camano community.

Designated Fund

Ongoing support for the organizations you love. With a Designated Fund, you ensure one or more specific nonprofits receive consistent funding over time, creating long-term impact aligned with your values..

Area of Interest Fund

Support what matters to you. Choose a charitable focus, such as basic needs, the arts, or education and let SCAF's Board award grants that align with your intent. A great option for donors who want to make a lasting impact in a specific area of need.

Scholarship Fund

Invest in future generations. Scholarship funds provide impactful educational support for students in our community. Donors set the criteria and can choose an advisor to participate in the selection process, while SCAF manages the application and award logistics.

Cornerstone Legacy Partners

The cornerstone is the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation. All other stones are set in reference to this stone, thus determining the strength of the entire structure.
The following individuals leave a legacy of support for the Stanwood-Camano community.

Floyd & Delores Jones

Tom & Laura Byers

Ian Gleadle

Joan Cresap

Dave & Theresa Metzger

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Ready to Plan Your Legacy?

We’re here to help you explore legacy giving options, answer questions, and connect you with the opportunities that are meaningful to you. To learn more about how to make a lasting gift to the Stanwood‑Camano community, contact us. We’re glad to walk you through every step.

director@s-caf.org 360‑629‑6878