For more than 50 years REALTORS® in eastern Contra Costa County have joined with their affiliates in the real estate industry to make important contributions to community service programs. "CanTree" provides monetary and food donations for local programs like Bay Area Community Service; St. Anthony’s Catholic Church; Brentwood Regional Community Chest; Golden Hills; Senior Center; Elderly Foundati
on and Group Homes. To maximize the community service effort of our association, the DAR Board of Directors authorized the establishment of a 'tax-exempt, charitable foundation' named the Delta REALTORS® Community Service Foundation (DRCSF). The DRCSF Scholarship Program provides support for area high school seniors seeking to continue their education but with financial assistance to do so. Every east county high school is offered an opportunity to participate. The Scholarship Committee annually awards seven $1,000 scholarships. Fundraising efforts include social and networking events as the Delta Harvest Run, Bowling Tournament and Raffle Baskets. Under the incorporated 501(c)(3) status, DRCSF is able to solicit donations from individuals and corporations who limit their contributions to IRS qualified charities. Additionally, with the association providing administrative support, including bookkeeping and secretarial services, little, if any, funds raised are used for administration. It is the goal of the Delta REALTOR® Community Service Foundation that 100% of funds raised or donated go to the important programs for which it is intended. Our members make huge contributions in time, energy and monetary support to worthy community causes. This organization has the ability to expand its fundraising efforts and to broaden the list of beneficiaries. All of which make REALTORS® and Affiliates of DAR truly 'good neighbors'. Bylaws of the organization call for the periodic election of a Board of Directors and address a myriad of organizational details. Each year the DAR President and Board of Directors appoint The DRCSF governing Board of Directors. The satisfaction of providing support to causes in our immediate neighborhoods coupled with the positive image that REALTORS® and Affiliates get as a result of their community involvement, continues to stimulate a high level of participation.
501(c)(3) Tax ID: 20-3464367
