Causes: Community Foundations, Philanthropy

Mission: The community foundation of middle tennessee, inc. (the "foundation") is a charitable organization whose purpose is to be a leader, catalyst, and resource for philanthropy by building and holding a permanent and growing endowment for the middle tennessee community's changing needs and opportunities. The foundation provides flexible and cost-effective ways for civic-minded individuals, families, and companies to contribute to their community. The assets of the foundation are devoted to charitable uses of a public nature primarily benefiting the residents of middle tennessee in fields such as social services, education, health, the environment, and the arts.

Programs: The community foundation of middle tennessee provides philanthropic services focused on combining the charitable gifts of many to provide leadership and financial leverage in addressing the current and future needs of the community through various grant making activities designed to improve the lives of the citizens in middle tennessee.