Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation

**Mission** *The Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation seeks to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Isabella County, now and for generations to come.* **What is the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation?** The Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation (MPACF) is a tax-exempt public charity that enables people and businesses the opportunity to establish their own charitable fund or contribute to an existing fund. Contributions to these funds are permanently endowed, which means these gifts will never be spent. The assets of all funds are commingled for investment purposes and managed professionally. Each year the earnings from investments are used to award grants that will benefit charitable programs and organizations that address the needs of Isabella County residents. Managing your charitable giving through the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation allows you to support the organizations and issues that mean the most to you. Your impact on these organizations and issues will be both immediate and forever! Your contributions are eligible for the highest combination of federal and Michigan tax incentives available. **Vision and Values** *Our vision is to shape the future of Isabella County by:* - *Helping people find and fund the causes they love; and* - *Cultivating bold solutions for strong, vibrant, and inclusive communities.* The Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation is committed to the following values as essential to our success. To our donors, stakeholders, and to one another, we make the following commitments: - *Leadership and Integrity* – Our primary responsibility is to enhance donor and public trust by having high ethical standards, honoring our commitments while remaining objective, and fostering transparency in all we do. - *Stewardship* – We will nurture a trusting relationship with our donors by safeguarding their assets and intent in perpetuity while working to ensure sustainability. - *Equity and Inclusion* – Diversity and equity are essential to the fullest realization of our ideas and endeavors. We will lead by example, treat all people with respect, and use our position in the community to promote greater understanding through our policies and practices. - *Knowledge and Impact* – We strive to be a resource for the communities we serve. To exemplify this, we consistently train and educate our Board and staff in order to better serve our donors and constituents. We are steadfast in assessing community needs and strive to measure the impact of all we do. - *Collaboration* – We value the transformative power of partnerships based on mutual interests, trust, and respect. We believe, by working together, we create a more positive and lasting impact on our community. We will act as a catalyst to encourage others to work together to build a better community for tomorrow. - *Innovation and Change* – We know embracing change is essential to success. We seek to stimulate new and creative approaches, perspectives, and ideas to address what matters most to the people and communities we serve.