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 Emergency and Unforeseen grant program is designed to assist cultural organizations with unexpected building costs resulting from either opportunities (like leases or property acquisitions) or negative events (such as fires, floods, and other damages). This grant is flexible, offering an open application process as long as funds are available, and operates on a fast-track basis to quickly meet the urgent needs of affected organizations. Specifically, it supports the repair or renovation of cultural spaces, evaluating applications based on the project's quality and importance, the organization’s management capability, community support, and the project’s impact on the organization's ability to serve the community. Additionally, projects involving landmarks are considered for their contribution to long-term preservation and use.