Vision & Focus Areas
The vision of the Foundation is:
- To promote social, economic and environmental justice.
- To strengthen democracy, through an educated and informed populace.
- To encourage innovation and excellence in a dynamic non-profit sector.
- To support progressive public policy and social change.
- To foster cooperation and respect among all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups.
- To build strong, vibrant, economically sound, and peaceful communities.
To accomplish its purpose, the Foundation currently gives special attention to certain focus areas:
Community Economic Development
Democracy and Civic Engagement
However, the Foundation will consider requests for any charitable activities which benefit the people of the State of North Carolina.
For more information on the Foundation's focus areas, please visit the What We Fund page.