Membership and
Collaboration Opportunities
It is not necessary to be a Member
of the Foundation in order to participate in its initiatives.
Family foundations, individuals and corporate contributions
programs all cooperate in various ways to fund the economic
development programs researched and supported by the Trustees
and the Advisors.
Those wishing to participate in an
ongoing and more structured way are invited to consider becoming
Donor Members and to support the Foundation financially. Donor
Members attend Members meetings, elect Trustees, make grant
recommendations to the Board and serve in as advisory role to
the Board in grant-making policy.
The Foundation provides a simple
operating structure for collaboration in philanthropy – one with
minimum overhead and maximum management experience on the part
of its Trustees and Advisors. By participating in this unique
network, a number of foundations have been able to diversify
their grant-making activities to include far-reaching economic
renewal initiatives for our region.
Collaboration
Individuals who are interested in
the advantages of a public charity without the administrative
burden and cost of complying with the detailed tax, reporting
and management requirements have found The Generation Foundation
to be a practical and efficient ally in their giving. The
Foundation provides administrative, tax and record-keeping
services associated with donor support without cost to
collaborators.
The Generation Foundation believes
that the great traditions of Cleveland philanthropy should be
taught to young people and encourages cross-generational
participation in its programs. The future leadership of the
Foundation will emerge from its member-contributors. Their
extensive philanthropic experience will position them well to
guide new grantmaking programs related to the mission.
Trustees will be pleased to meet
with you to discuss the various forms of participation.
Contact
Us for more
information.
