As part of its mission, the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation seeks to encourage interest in charitable giving and provides a flexible vehicle for donors with varied philanthropic interests.  The Community Foundation serves as a steward for individuals, families, foundations, businesses and community organizations that entrust assets to its care.  As a donor to the Community Foundation, you have a right to the following:

• To be informed of AAACF's mission, of the way AAACF intends to use the donated resources, and of its capacity to use donation effectively for their intended purposes.
• To be informed of the identity of those serving on AAACF's governing Board, and to expect the Board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
• To have access to AAACF's most recent audited financial statements.
• To be assured your gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
• To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
• To be assured that information about your donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
• To expect that all interactions with AAACF will be professional in nature.
• To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers or paid staff.
• To have competent administration that can implement procedures to carry out Board policies.
• To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.