Mission Statement

The mission of the Foundation is to improve the lives of the residents of Herkimer and Oneida Counties.

In order to carry out this mission the Foundation:

• Identifies, analyzes and addresses the needs of the community as they exist, emerge and merit assistance.
  
  

• Builds a pool of charitable capital, preserving and enhancing the funds placed in its trust.
  
  

• Raises the capacity of non-profit organizations to serve the community through its grantmaking and other supportive actions.
  
  

• Develops a greater regional sense of community by promoting diversity and encouraging shared responsibility for community improvement.
  
  

• Assists donors by providing knowledge, methods and opportunities for advancing a wide range of important charitable interests.