Family Foundations

Doing the most good.

So, you want to start a family foundation. Or maybe you have one and didn’t know all the details that went with it when you started. We’ll let you keep all the fun, and we’ll do all the rest!

We understand that family philanthropy is at once an intensely private and very public enterprise where personal principles meet public obligations. There is both great opportunity to make a meaningful difference and great responsibility to be good stewards of family resources.

At VMC, we have a passion for helping philanthropic families maximize their impact and fulfill their legacies. We provide professional foundation management services with oversight of operations.

  • Depending on what is needed for the situation, services may include:
  • Helping you develop your “dream” for your Foundation. What is your passion?
  • Assisting in the mechanics of setting up your Foundation
  • Defining your Foundation’s mission and priorities
  • Performing “gatekeeper” duties for all your Foundation activities
  • Establishing your grant making strategy
  • Performing grant management
  • Increasing family engagement
  • Preparing for your Foundation meetings
  • Researching giving opportunities
  • Developing an outcomes-based approach

We begin by listening to you and understanding your desires. Then we customize our services to best meet your needs. You decide whether you want to keep a low profile or shine a spotlight on causes that are important to you. It’s all about taking care of the details so you can focus on what really matters: unleashing the full power of your philanthropy.

Remember, the relationship between Vision and the donor family is a PARTNERSHIP. We work within your culture and build a relationship built on trust. The most important outcome is your peace of mind and true satisfaction.