Cornerstones are the Heart of OICF
The Community Cornerstones provide sustaining support to the Orcas Island Community Foundation. Their generosity ensures our ongoing stability, allowing us to focus fully on our mission of fostering philanthropy to support and enhance our vibrant Orcas community. Started in 2008, 38 Cornerstones, each contributed $1,000 or more annually to support Foundation services, annual grants through the Partners in Philanthropy, and our community endowment fund. In 2010, Cornerstone membership has increased to 52. As a direct result of this increased support, we were able to increase funding provided through our annual grants program from $72,000 in 2008 to $86,000 in 2010, provide fiduciary services to over 40 community nonprofits, and grow a strong Best Practice leadership program. As the need grows within our community, we are able to increase our response, thanks to our Cornerstones.
