Mission, Vision, and History
When individuals thrive, so do communities. It’s that simple.
We believe that underserved groups deserve our trust and that quality education—in its many forms—allows all individuals to participate in society.
That’s why we’ve concentrated much of our foundational giving on supporting young people and their educational needs, particularly improving access to education for students facing educational barriers.
Over time, we anticipate including other programmatic areas in our giving, because we deeply understand that individuals, children, and families are complex and need whole-person supports.
We trust our grantees and aren’t afraid of risk.
We envision a world where every individual thrives, and as a result, communities are strengthened. At the same time, we know our grantees are capable, caring, and bold. We trust them to propose the solutions that they think will best serve them and their communities.
We also recognize that new ideas can be a risk—and we are comfortable with that. Innovation comes from untried ideas. We aren’t afraid to be the first funder of a well-planned idea.
Key Dates and Milestones