The mission of the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund is to improve the effectiveness of education in fostering both personal development and leadership.Connecticut’s children are the focus of the Graustein Memorial Fund’s grantmaking. Their intent is inclusive: to work with rural, urban and suburban communities, and both public and private schools. They want to provide means for our grantees to learn from one another’s experience, and they seek to include those people who will be affected by programs in their design and evaluation. A belief that education benefits both individuals and society as a whole guides their work.
The vision of the Wilson Foundation is to act as a catalyst for change.
The change in the nature, role and strength of the family and the community has alienated individuals and citizens from each other and their institutions resulting in a significant decline in the quality of life for all of us. Our mission is to improve the quality of life through initiating and supporting projects that measurably demonstrate a means of creating a sense of belonging within the family and the community.
We inspire giving and link resources to action, strengthening Forsyth County—now and forever.
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Our impact investing approach integrates both a place-based lens and a racial equity lens. As an organization deeply rooted in Winston-Salem, we have extensive knowledge of community issues. This enables us to actively support initiatives that will lead to greater economic mobility for local residents.
We also recognize that many of our community members have long been denied access to resources and opportunities based solely on their race. For decades, public and private institutions have perpetuated discriminatory policies and disinvested in Black and Brown neighborhoods. This history continues to exacerbate the racial wealth gap in our community today.
Through this work, we’re serving as a catalyst for change by investing in projects that will primarily benefit communities of color, while mobilizing additional capital and taking meaningful steps to reverse racial inequities. Our role goes beyond financial support; it’s about sparking systemic change and fostering a more just and prosperous future for all.
The mission of WRF is to improve the lives of Arkansans in three inter-related areas: education, economic development, and economic, racial and social justice.
The Yagan Family Foundation seeks lasting and scalable impact for the public good through the support of innovative ideas, systems change, and social entrepreneurship.
The Mission of the Zellerbach Family Foundation is to be a catalyst for constructive social change by initiating and investing in efforts that strengthen families and communities.
