Mission

• Respond to the current and future charitable needs of Northeast Iowa.
• Secure and serve as the custodian of endowment funds contributed by many donors.
• Create other mechanisms, which will channel charitable money, goods and services to meet community needs.
• Serve as a convener to examine and determine community needs and facilitate the development of solutions to community problems.

Philosophy

We believe that we must protect, nurture, and nourish the uniqueness of the Northeast Iowa area, the diversity of its race and culture, the richness of its artistic expression and appreciation, and the beauty and quality of its natural resources so that all may enjoy a quality of life both now and in perpetuity.

Commitments

We are committed to human and community development, wise and thoughtful distribution of our resources, and prudent investment of the funds entrusted to us.

We serve as a neutral, nonpartisan third party convener to examine and determine community needs and facilitate development of solutions to community problems.