We believe the most innovative ideas for addressing the community’s challenges come from within the community.

We will develop deep connections with the communities we serve to create impacts leading to transformational change.

We believe everyone must have an equitable opportunity to thrive.

We will work to dismantle barriers to equity with an intentional focus on advancing racial equity to create an inclusive and just society for all people.

We believe we must boldly take the lead on important community issues.

We will ensure the resources entrusted to us support changemaking organizations and that we champion ideas and actions to make our communities better for all people.

We believe we have a responsibility to address the power dynamics and inequities present in philanthropy.

We will earn the trust of our community by taking actions rooted in authentic listening, clear communication, fiscal integrity and sustainability, and a commitment to transparency.