The mission focuses on enhancing and supporting communities where the funder is involved, particularly through establishing various Community Benefit Funds. These funds aim to contribute positively to local areas by financing community-oriented projects.
The Pinnacle Wind Farm at NewPage Community Benefit Fund is designed to support projects within the area surrounding the Pinnacle Wind Farm at NewPage in Mineral County, West Virginia. This encompasses the communities of Keyser, Elk Garden, and New Creek. Funding from Pinnacle Wind, LLC will commence once the project achieves commercial operation, including an initial $50,000, an additional $10,000 for historic preservation, and $20,000 annually for the project's duration. Management of the fund emphasizes local control, with decisions on grant allocations made by a committee of local citizens and community leaders, ensuring that the funding supports the most appropriate community initiatives.