The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has renewed its national accreditation through Community Foundations National Standards®, reinforcing its commitment to responsible stewardship and giving donors greater confidence in their charitable giving.
The national accreditation recognizes community foundations that meet rigorous standards for financial management and accountability. For TFEC’s donors and fund holders, it provides assurance that their charitable gifts are managed responsibly and their intentions are honored. It also gives professional advisors added confidence when helping clients plan their charitable giving.
A Commitment to Excellence
Community Foundations National Standards accreditation is voluntary. TFEC chooses to participate in the program to demonstrate its commitment to responsible management and maintaining the trust of those who support charitable causes through the foundation.
To earn accreditation, TFEC submitted its policies and procedures for a detailed review of 26 national standards across six areas of community foundation operations. The review examines donor services and investment management. It also evaluates grantmaking practices and foundation administration.
Accreditation must be reconfirmed every three years, helping ensure that participating community foundations continue to meet established expectations for responsible operations.
For donors and fund holders who want to learn more about how TFEC manages charitable resources, the foundation provides access to its audited financial statements and other financial information.
Building Stronger Communities Through Giving
Responsible stewardship helps ensure that generosity can make a lasting difference. Through TFEC, donors can create charitable funds that reflect their personal interests and support the causes they care about.
TFEC also partners with professional advisors to help their clients explore charitable giving options that support their financial goals and philanthropic interests.
This accreditation reinforces TFEC’s commitment to connecting generosity with community needs and helping people make a meaningful difference across South Central Pennsylvania.
The Community Foundations National Standards® program was established in 2000 in cooperation with the Council on Foundations.
To learn more about giving through TFEC, contact the Philanthropy Team at philanthropy@tfec.org or call 717-236-5040.
