ABOUT US

HOW DOES ACT WORK?

ACT accepts gifts, invests the money, and distributes the income to organizations that meet donor interest and charitable intent. In many ways, ACT is just like having one's own foundation without the problems and costs associated with administering a separate entity.

The Adirondack Community Trust magnifies the impact of charitable giving by actively seeking opportunities where modest grants can achieve improved results. By making timely grants to select nonprofit organizations, ACT provides donors with perpetual stewardship of their charitable dollars.

Through careful assessment of the needs of the Adirondack Region, ACT focuses its grantmaking on several broad categories: Arts and Humanities, Animal Welfare, Community Development, Education, Environment, Health, Historic Preservation, Libraries, Recreation, Social Services and Youth Programs.