The Community Foundation of Monroe County is a nonprofit organization established to meet the current and future needs of our local community. We offer you all the tax advantages of charitable giving, the long-term benefits of endowment funding, and the ability to establish a legacy fund in the name of your family or a loved one. Our mission: We invest in a better future for our community. Our vision: Where everyone has an opportunity to thrive. Our values: We strive to successfully fulfill our mission by committing to the following values: - Stewardship – Maintain the highest standards of integrity and transparency in donor relations, community service, organizational governance, and fiscal responsibility. - Local impact – Promote philanthropy that will have an impact on the community at large. - Community partnerships – Form collaborations with local nonprofits, community leaders, and volunteers to provide funds that address issues such as education, health, poverty, community development, and others. - Inclusion – Embrace diversity in our philanthropic decision-making. - Legacy – Operate to produce significant, widely shared, and long-lasting results.