Western Lane Community Foundation manages substantial assets, which are divided into "funds" according to their origin and designated use. Assets that are not subject to immediate expenditure are invested with the Oregon Community Foundation according to conservative investment guidelines approved by the Board of Directors in consultation with the Oregon Community Foundation.
By establishing a donor advised fund, you have the opportunity to name your own charitable fund and designate the charitable organizations you want to support. You may also designate areas of interest or allow the funds to be used to support local grants and scholarships at the discretion of the Board.
By establishing an agency fund, Nonprofit organizations can provide their donors a simple mechanism to permanently support their operations and programs now and into the future.
By establishing a scholarship fund, donors provide life changing opportunities to students from western Lane county. Donors are encouraged to specify criteria for the selection of recipients.