As part of its mission, the Community Foundation seeks to encourage philanthropy at all levels to strengthen our community. 

We provide a flexible vehicle for donors with varied philanthropic interests.

We serve as a steward for individuals, families, private foundations, businesses and community organizations that entrust their charitable assets to our management and care.

As a donor to the Community Foundation, you have a right to the following:

• To know AAACF's mission, how we intend to use donated resources, and be confident in our capacity to invest those gifts effectively for their intended purposes.
• To know AAACF's governing Board of Trustees, and to expect the Board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
• To have access to AAACF's most recent audited financial statements and tax returns.
• To be assured your gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
• To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
• To be assured that information about your donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
• To expect that all interactions with AAACF will be professional iand respectful.
• To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers or paid staff.
• To have competent and effective administration that can implement Board policies.
• To have the freedom to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.