The firm also represents a number of community foundations in the Midwest region. Services for these organizations have included the establishment of new community foundations, assistance in the creation and use of component funds, advice on issues relating to affiliation with other community foundations, establishment of scholarship funds, advice regarding asset-building techniques and planned giving programs, and assistance in certification for the Michigan Community Foundation tax credit. We have played a prominent role in developing the use of supporting organizations by community foundations in the Midwest, and have helped create uniform documents and policies for use by Michigan community foundations.