| This donor story (of a family that wishes to remain anonymous) is an example of how the act of giving through a community foundation can strengthen a family, impact future generations and improve local quality of life.
The parents wanted the opportunity to make charitable decisions as a family. They also wanted to teach their children financial and community responsibility, giving them hands-on community experience and providing each with the opportunity to express his/her own giving preferences.
With these goals in mind, the parents chose to set up a Charitable Family FundSM at their community foundation. In 1994, they set up a family fund with a gift of $200,000. Two times each year, the family comes together to recommend charitable distributions. In 1998, they distributed more than $12,000 in grants to their local community. By 1999, the fund had grown to $250,000, allowing even more grant dollars to be distributed annually.
This family created the opportunity to work together to help improve their local community. Their tradition of giving includes multiple generations, creating a wonderful legacy that will impact their community and their family members far into the future. |
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