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 non-profits, 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.