In addition to accepting direct contributions, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) assists donors in making planned gifts. Often these gifts are deferred based upon personal estate planning and the income needs of the donor. Even though gifts might be...
The past year has been a good year for investors in the US as the Dow Jones Index Fund was up by almost 10% for the year and the S&P 500 Index Fund was up more than 13%. The bond market remains strong, as interest rates of all durations remain at historically low...
In deciding how to give, donors have an increasing number of options at their disposal. The variety, however, can be daunting. While the right giving vehicle is out there, too many choices can breed confusion and leave donors wringing their hands, each palm weighing a...
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is currently accepting proposals for grants available through Family and Children’s Services of Lebanon County. Applications are due April 10, 2015. The Family and Children’s Services Fund of Lebanon County, a fund of...
A scholarship opportunity for students who are residents of the greater Newport area is now available. Preference will be given to students who are members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Newport, Pennsylvania, who have been active in the church for a minimum of 3...
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) announced the appointment of its new 2015 Board of Directors Chair, Kathy L. Pape. Ms. Pape began her term as Board Chair this month. She has served on the board since January 2011, and was the Vice Chair from January...
