Why give to the Community Foundation of Whidbey Island?
Understanding Whidbey Island s vast charitable opportunities, Board members of the Community Foundation of Whidbey Island consider numerous causes, but give priority to projects most deserving and beneficial to the community at the time. This process saves the donor time while ensuring the funds are put to good use. Even donors of modest gifts can be proud knowing their contributions are joined with others to make an even larger positive impact. Perhaps the greatest advantage for the donor is the assurance that the gift placed in the CFWI continues to work forever for the good of his/her community. What does the Community Foundation of Whidbey Island do with gifts? The Board members distribute the net income from gifts, and from some gift’s appreciated value, twice a year. With its unrestricted funds, the Community Foundation of Whidbey Island encompasses four primary giving categories or fields of interest: family & community services, education & youth programs, civic & cultural orga
