LCF recognized for national philanthropic standards

Lincoln Community Foundation recently received re-accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere.

The National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® program requires community foundations to document their policies for donor services, investments, grantmaking and administration. With more than 500 community foundations already accredited nationwide, the program is designed to provide quality assurance to donors, as well as to their legal and financial advisors.

"When donors make a charitable bequest or establish a fund, they are putting their trust in us," said Alec Gorynski, president of Lincoln Community Foundation. "They are counting on us to manage the investment wisely and honor their charitable wishes. The accreditation says our house is in order."

The National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® program was established in 2000 in cooperation with the Council on Foundations. For more information about National Standards, visit www.cfstandards.org.