Carpenter Foundation Grants
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
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50 Years of
Growing Community
The Carpenter Foundation Trustees
The Carpenter Foundation has two kinds of trustees: family trustees and public trustees. There are six positions for family trustees and four positions for public trustees. Family trustees serve five-year terms, which are renewable without limit. Public trustees serve two-year terms and can serve a maximum of two terms.
Public trustees were added to the board in 1972.
These thoughtful and engaged community members bring new ideas and new perspectives to the Foundation, while family members provide continuity and an understanding of history. The combination yields rich and lively discussions about the community and its needs and a well-reasoned approach to grant-making.
While most foundations make grants on an annual or semiannual basis, the trustees of the Carpenter Foundation meet quarterly to make grant decisions.
Board of Trustees
Emily C. Mostue, President
Karen C. Allan, Vice President & Secretary
William R. Moffat, Investment Manager and Treasurer
Jim DeCourcey
Jonathan Gell
Sue Naumes
Marc Sirinsky
Dan Thorndike
Polly Williams, Program Officer
Lisa Wallis, Administrative Assistant
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