The funder's mission is to utilize Lodging Tax revenues for cultural community benefits in King County. They aim to return these funds to the community, supporting local arts, heritage, preservation, and public art. Their mission encompasses enhancing public access to culture and the arts, and addressing geographic and funding disparities to ensure support reaches a wide range of communities, especially underrepresented ones.
The Preservation Sustained Support grant provides critical operating funds over two-year cycles to preservation organizations throughout King County. This reliable funding source is aimed at groups demonstrating a consistent ability to deliver programs and services in historic preservation for public benefit. Unrestricted support is given for expenses such as staff salaries, utilities, and other annual operating costs, ensuring these organizations can continue their work in making preservation accessible to the public. Criteria for the grant include the quality and diversity of preservation programs, contribution to the conservation of King County’s built environment, public benefit, management quality, and community support. A special emphasis is placed on geographic equity, with increased awards for organizations operating outside of Seattle or in areas identified as Communities of Opportunity, reflecting 4Culture's commitment to overcoming disparities in funding access.