Community Trust Foundation

**Vision** The Community Trust Foundation connects philanthropy for community good. **Mission** The mission of The Community Trust Foundation, Inc. is to strengthen the region by working in partnership with donors and community groups. ***We accomplish our mission by:*** - Building philanthropic resources - Connecting donors to organizations and programs they care about - Making effective grants that impact community needs - Managing investments for smaller non-profits ***Community Foundations are one of the fastest growing sectors of philanthropy in the U.S.*** Here’s why: - We partner with you to create a fund to achieve your charitable vision - We save you the time and expense of starting your own private foundation - We offer tax-saving and estate planning strategies - We spare you federal and state record keeping and filing - We invest your fund with professional financial managers - We provide on-going guidance and help to achieve your charitable goals - We keep you informed about current community needs