The Carolyn Foundation aims to enhance the lives of children/families, communities, and the environment through generations of Carolyn McKnight Christian's family's involvement. Their mission focuses on supporting programs that drive positive change now and in the future. They prioritize compassion, concern for community, making a difference through addressing root causes for long-term systemic change, inclusion across diverse groups, and civility in discourse, reflecting respect even amid opposing views.
The Carolyn Foundation's environmental grantmaking wants to support climate and/or environmental efforts led by those most likely to be impacted by climate change, and to emphasize support for organizations and efforts led by community. To support their voices leading at the intersection of climate, justice and clean energy progress, we will prioritize the following organizations: