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"It is the responsibility of the people of Mississippi to try to raise the level - economically, educationally, spiritually and otherwise - of all the people of Mississippi. There's nobody else who's going to come in here and do it for us."
Spoken in 1982 by our founder, the late George McLean, these words continue to be the guiding force for CREATE Foundation. As Northeast Mississippi’s community foundation, we strive to meet the high standards set by George and Anna Keirsey McLean and improve the quality of life in our region. Read more of Mr. McLean's own words from the Charter Meeting of CREATE.
"We are proud to announce that CREATE Foundation has earned its fifth consecutive 4-star rating for the ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances. Only 5% of the charities we rate have received 5 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that CREATE Foundation consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way, and outperforms most other charities in America. This 'exceptional' designation from Charity Navigator differentiates CREATE Foundaiton from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust," reported Ken Berger, President & CEO, Charity Navigator.
Charity Navigator is America's premier independent charity evaluator. They help charitable givers make intelligent giving decisions by providing in-depth, objective ratings and analysis of the financial health of America's largest charities. Charity Navigator awarded CREATE Foundation four out of four stars which demonstrates CREATE's exceptional financial health.
CREATE Foundation meets National Standards for operational quality, donor service and accountability in the community foundation sector.
The National Standards Seal by our name indicates official confirmation from the Council on Foundations that we have met the most rigorous standards in philanthropy. It affirms our commitment to financial security, transparency and accountability. It says our grantmaking includes an open, competitive process designed to address the changing needs of our community. The National Standards Seal also confirms our history of honoring donors’ wishes—to support the arts, cultivate gardens, save endangered species, cure illness, expand literacy, feed children—and support countless other important causes.
The National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations Program was established in 2000 in cooperation with the Council on Foundations. National Standards guide community foundations in establishing legal, ethical and effective operational practices that serve as blueprints for internal development and benchmarks for external assessment. The 43 National Standards require CREATE Foundation to document its policies in donor services, investment management, grantmaking and administration. To receive confirmation of National Standards compliance, CREATE Foundation submitted its organizational and financial policies and procedures to a rigorous peer review.
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