THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE, INC. (THE "FOUNDATION") IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO BE A LEADER, CATALYST, AND RESOURCE FOR PHILANTHROPY BY BUILDING AND HOLDING A PERMANENT AND GROWING ENDOWMENT FOR THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE COMMUNITY'S CHANGING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FLEXIBLE AND COST-EFFECTIVE WAYS FOR CIVIC-MINDED INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMPANIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITY. THE ASSETS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE DEVOTED TO CHARITABLE USES OF A PUBLIC NATURE PRIMARILY BENEFITING THE RESIDENTS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE IN FIELDS SUCH AS SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATION, HEALTH, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE ARTS.