Mission and Vision
The Community Foundation’s mission is to enrich the quality of life in Middle Tennessee.
- We provide flexible and cost-effective ways for civic-minded individuals, families and companies to contribute to their community – now and for all time.
- Our vision is to help people feel good about giving, no matter the amount, no matter the cause.
- We ensure both the excellent stewardship of donor funds and the wise investment of grants in the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee we serve.
- We draw on the deep roots of philanthropy, and we’re focused on helping people find creative and even entrepreneurial ways to help the community thrive.
Read this message from Ellen Lehman, The Community Foundation's president and founder. Contact us to talk about ways we could work together to improve our community.