Although these foundations have been serving American communities for 75 years. the spirit behind them dates back even furtherto the beginning of philanthropy in America. when those who were able donated their resources to community needs. Community foundations provide an opportunity for large and small donors alike to pool their resources into a central fund. which is distributed by a board of volunteers knowledgeable about the needs of its community. Programs that might be targeted by these foundations cover a range of community needseducation. minority issues. the environment. the handicapped. teenage pregnancy. immigrants. and countless other community challenges. Community foundations themselves are as diverse as the programs they sponsor. representing small and large communities. and even entire States. The Council on Foundations. the international nonprofit organization that represents these grantmakers. claims that these diverse foundations have six things in common: First. a flexible. yet permanent collection of funds supported by a wide range of donors.
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