Community foundations are philanthropic organizations designed to be simple, flexible, convenient, tax-wise, cost-effective, and perpetual charitable vehicles. They hold, administer, invest, and make grants from funds established by individuals, families, and others to support community needs.
The grant program focuses on supporting organizations whose missions and programs align with specific causes. These include providing services to children and families, assisting handicapped/disabled persons, serving the elderly, and promoting health and quality of life. Health-related support encompasses providing services to the needy, supporting health-related teaching, educational and research programs, offering breast health services, encouraging the development of diagnostic and treatment options, and other charitable activities and projects that improve the quality of life.