Community Foundations Remove Charity Doubt

Herald-Tribune: By Teri A. Hansen and Roxie Jerde - Guest Columnists

Our trust has been shaken in recent years by the betrayal of institutions and individuals in the public and private sectors. We have been reminded how important it is to do our homework before making investments, and that holds true for charitable donations as well. More than 700 community foundations around the country enable donors to focus on contributing to causes that matter, while the community foundation manages the legal and financial paperwork and due diligence for them. More