The funder's mission is to invest in nonprofits working to meet current community needs across various sectors including Arts & Culture, Civic Affairs, Environment, Conservation & Animals, Education, Health, and Human Services. They aim to strengthen cultural vitality, civic engagement, environmental appreciation, educational achievement, community health, and support for individuals and families in need, thereby improving the overall quality of life in their community.
The grant program focuses on supporting programs that: 1) increase diversity and attendance at arts and culture events; 2) enhance community residents' knowledge or skills in arts and culture; 3) provide educational opportunities preparing students for kindergarten and increasing college and career readiness; 4) address unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, mental health, and chronic disease management; and 5) support human services aimed at stabilizing and assisting families and individuals to achieve financial independence. Additionally, the program aims to improve civic engagement, environmental conservation efforts, and animal welfare. The grants also cover field-of-interest funding from endowments directed to specific causes like animal causes, arts, children and youth, conservation and preservation, construction trades, environmental activities, education, health, homeless shelters, and support for people with disabilities.