THE PURPOSE BEHIND THE SMCF

Foundation Purposes:

1. Permanent preservation of the principle of charitable gifts.
2. Securing funds to help the community grow.
3. Opportunity to devote large and small gifts and estates for the good of the community.
4. Creation of a better and broader community spirit.
5. Provide for the wise distribution of gifts.
6. Flexibility in the meeting of future needs.
7. Provide means by which the entire community can participate.
8. Assist donors in carrying out their charitable intent in the most effective way possible.
9. Gifts made to the Foundation, [501 (c) (3)] charity, qualify for maximum deductibility for income, gift, and estate tax purposes.