and it has grown to become one of the largest community foundations in the nation. 

Our Mission: To improve lives, we serve the community by investing wisely and making effective charitable grants.  How do we do it? The Three G's:

   Get - receive charitable gifts, providing donors    

   optimal tax benefits;

   Grow - manage charitable assets efficiently with a 

   professional investment program; and

   Give - make good charitable grants from donor- 

   advised, designated and discretionary funds. 

CFT helps donors connect their individual charitable goals with real community needs that touch nearly all aspects of life.  The foundation is a knowledgeable charitable resource, providing support for vital non-profit organizations and working closely with donors who want to make a difference in our world.