Did you know?
Among the NSG projects we funded last year, 38% were community events, 54% focused on sharing skills or resources, and 8% supported gardening or other initiatives.
Community Foundation Mission & Values
OUR MISSION
To enable others to enhance the quality of life in Richmond, in all its cultural and ethnic diversity, by the attraction and prudent stewardship of donated capital, distributing the income by way of grants to respond to local needs and interests as a caring, ethical, and independent community foundation.
OUR VALUES
We are committed to improving the quality of life in Richmond by:
- Responding ethically to the social, recreational, and cultural needs of the community in a responsible manner.
- Recognizing and accommodating the diversity of our community.
- Maintaining close and sensitive roots in the community.
We strive to operate an accountable community-based organization by:
- Remaining neutral and independent of outside political, social, and economic influences.
- Performing with integrity.
- Acting as wise and judicious stewards of funds entrusted to us.