The McCune Charitable Foundation's mission is to support community-based work in New Mexico that fosters long-term impact on community well-being. Its focus is on collaborative efforts across various priority areas, led by those closest to and most affected by their work. The Foundation emphasizes the development of a structurally equitable and resilient sector through capacity building in various operational areas.
The grant program by the McCune Charitable Foundation aims to support initiatives aligning with its nine priority areas, each associated with specific Leverage Points designed to stimulate community well-being and create lasting impact in New Mexico. These priorities include capacity building in the non-profit sector, economic development and family asset building, education transformation, leveraging opportunities in healthcare, local food industry development, linking arts with community engagement, stewardship in community with a focus on frontline communities affected by climate change, planning of built environments, and strategies for rural development. The Foundation seeks to empower organizations that work collaboratively across these areas, particularly those driving entrepreneurship, fostering equitable access to education, embracing New Mexico's cultural diversity, and enhancing economic, health, and social outcomes for its communities.