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 Phalia M. and Guy M. Kinder Fund focuses on supporting organizations that are effective and efficient in preventing cruelty to animals, research and medical advancement for the cure of diseases in animals, the professional education of animal caretakers, and programs promoting positive relationships between humans and animals. This grant specifically targets organizations located in, and serving, the cities of Martinsville, Roanoke, and Salem, and the counties of Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, and Roanoke.