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 programs in several key areas to improve community welfare:
Children and Youth Development: Emphasizes the safety, security, and well-being of children and youth, particularly those facing isolation and hardship.
Community and Environment: Aims at engaging communities in environmental stewardship, with a focus on restoration, conservation, and volunteerism.
Community Building and Development: Seeks vibrant, diverse communities through civic engagement, volunteerism, and community-based self-determination.
Culture and the Arts: Supports organizations that provide accessible, high-quality cultural and artistic experiences responsive to their communities.
Self-Sufficiency: Aids efforts that help families and individuals achieve self-sufficiency through access to basic needs, skill-building, and financial stabilization.