The mission of the Salvador Fund is to honor the memory of Salvador Castañares by offering financial support through small grants to benefit low-income individuals in the mid-Columbia region of Oregon and Washington.
The GCF Community Grants Program aims to distribute charitable grants as seen fit by its Foundation board, targeting the most pressing needs within the community. This program is not confined to supporting a singular cause or serving the interests of a particular group exclusively. Instead, it encompasses a wide range of nonprofit agencies, operating under the umbrella of several contributing funds, including the Joan Burchell Fund, the Riddell and Athalie Lage Fund, the Florence E. and Nobi Akiyama Fund, the Gorge Trust Fund, and the Kate Leadbetter Mills Fund.