Ways to Give

The Foundation accepts charitable gifts of almost any size or kind, invests the capital, and distributes the income in the form of grants to organizations and programs that match the donor's interests. Donors entrust the Foundation with their charitable dollars but also with their charitable interests, relying on the Foundation to manage their assets wisely and carry out their charitable goals. Many donors say they feel it's like having their own private foundation-without the expense and the administrative hassles.

Responsibility for policy and direction is invested in a volunteer Board of Directors. New members are appointed by the Board and by civic and public agencies on Cape Cod. The Foundation's Investment Committee is responsible for setting investment policies and monitoring performance.

Grant distributions are made according to the charitable interests and specifications of donors and the emerging needs of the Cape Cod community. Unrestricted donations are pooled in order to make grants based on need in the arts, education, health and human services, conservation, the environment, and community development. A grant review committee reviews requests from the community and recommends grantees to the Board of Directors.

A nonprofit agency, the Foundation is also an invaluable resource for the community because it accepts and manages endowment funds on behalf of nonprofit agencies, giving these organizations professional money management services without the usual costs and administrative red tape.