I was delighted when I learned that the amount of income generated from the Community Foundation's invested endowment funds last year, 12.99% (as of Dec. 31, 2014), placed CFNEM third among 108 community foundation peers nationally. That speaks volumes about the wise stewardship of these funds by the community volunteers who serve on the foundation board and supporting committees. The survey was conducted by the Council on Foundations, a national nonprofit that provides accreditation and training for both community and private foundations.