Deatsman Grain Farms (shown) is the newest grain elevator to accept gifts of grain for the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

By STEPHANIE OVERBY
Associate Director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation announces Deatsman Grain Farms, Leesburg, has joined the list of grain elevators that accept gifts of grain on behalf of the Community Foundation.

Other area elevators that accept gifts of grain for the Community Foundation include: CereServ, Leesburg; Clunette Elevator, Clunette; Creighton Brothers, Atwood; Louis Dryfus, Claypool; and Mentone Grain & Feed, Mentone.

Proceeds from gifts of grain will go to the Ag Cares Fund, unless otherwise designated by the donor. The Ag Cares Fund is an endowment that supports local food programs, youth programs and agricultural education/activities.

The Community Foundation also accepts gifts of livestock. A gift of grain or livestock is sometimes more tax advantageous to a farmer than a gift of cash. For more information about making a gift of grain or livestock, visit www.KCFoundation.org/Ag or call (574) 267-1901.

The Community Foundation does not offer tax advice, so donors should consult their tax advisors or attorneys to determine which kind of gift is best for them.