The Foundation’s interests are developed as a result of Trustee field visits and reports from consultants. Grants are usually made to help an organization address an important community-wide concern or a critical issue, or to achieve a broad impact for the public’s benefit, rather than to meet routine needs. Applicants should demonstrate how a proposed program will advance the mutual goals and interests of the applicant and the Foundation. Board of Trustees Andrew C. Bailey, Grace Fey, Robert W. Holmes, Jr., BNY Mellon serves as the corporate trustee of The Riley Foundation Douglas Danner died on March 29, 2008, after serving as a trustee of the Mabel Louise Riley Foundation for more than 28 years. His continuing contributions to the Foundation for almost three decades will be greatly missed as will his close friendship to the remaining trustees. Grace Fey was appointed as successor trustee to Mr. Danner by the Middlesex Probate Court on May 28, 2008. Ms. Fey brings to the Foundation significant investment experience as well as extensive knowledge of the needs of nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts.