Cindy Combs' involvement with the Broomfield Community Foundation has deep roots and runs the gamut. She is a Donor Advised Fund holder, a Business Impact Partner, a past Board member, and has served on the Grants Committee.
Philanthropy is a core value in Cindy's family, which she wants to perpetuate for future generations, so she looked into starting a foundation. "We soon realized it wasn't financially possible," she said. "It felt like we would spend more money setting it up than giving out funds, and we didn't know how we would manage it. Once I was on the Grants Committee and the Board, I realized we had an opportunity to open a Donor Advised Fund through the Foundation, and it would be part of the grant cycle each year.
"Community investments of Donor Advised Funds are amazing, and we've been able to put more money into the grant process than we thought would be possible," she said. "Their fiduciary duties and investment plan have been very beneficial to making the most of the donations received, so we can make a larger contribution in the grant cycle."
In addition, Cindy is the owner of Vista Management Associates, which participates in the Foundation's Business Impact Partner program. "Vista Management has worked in the Broomfield community since the 1990s, and this is our way to give back."
Whether donating through her family or her business, Cindy shares, "Giving is the best part of being fortunate enough to have enough to give. It gives me joy and happiness. There's no way as an individual or business that I could touch so many lives on my own. You know your money is going to good. Just look at all of the nonprofits the Foundation supports, and it's an easy decision. That's why I like to give through the Foundation."