The foundation has helped fund about 90 projects to date.

Defenders of continuous 12b-1 fees say they help funds in various ways.

On the one hand, the increase helps foreign investors, mostly mutual funds and big institutions.

Now the foundation helps fund civic, family and environmental causes throughout the Island.

I also secured a special addition to the block to help fund improved water quality and sewage treatment standards.

So the delegation is helping local funds to find non-governmental partners in Europe.

Low interest rates have also helped most fixed-income funds.

It is one in a series planned to help raise funds for a new performing-arts center at the privately run school.

The event included a charity softball game and raised more than $300,000 to help fund after-school athletic programs for children.

A portion of the proceeds from the concerts were donated to help fund cervical cancer research.