The mission of The Dorrance Family Foundation is to improve the quality of life in the community by supporting education and natural resource conservation. Through scholarships, grants, and volunteer service, they aim to resolve societal, educational, and environmental problems strategically.
The Dorrance Family Foundation provides grants to projects and organizations that are aligned with its mission to enhance community life. Priority is given to charitable, educational, or scientific endeavors within Arizona, California, and the Island of Hawai’i. The foundation supports a diverse range of causes, including arts, children’s health, animal welfare and therapy, sustainable agriculture, organizational effectiveness, capacity building, and natural resource conservation. Grants are primarily awarded to nonprofit organizations in regions of personal significance to the Dorrance family, with special consideration for groups offering solutions to societal, educational, and environmental challenges.