The Forest Foundation is dedicated to improving life quality in Southwest Washington, particularly in Tacoma and Pierce County. It supports effective non-profits and citizen initiatives that deliver measurable results, emphasizing honesty, integrity, respect, community-based leadership, and community strengthening by committed individuals. The Foundation focuses on supporting organizations with programmatic and fiscal accountability, innovative solutions, ongoing planning and evaluation, strategic alliances, and diverse, well-managed leadership.
The Forest Foundation Grant supports various program areas with the overarching goal of enriching community life and wellbeing. These areas include: