The Rauch Foundation is dedicated to promoting change through an entrepreneurial approach. Its mission focuses on two main priorities: promoting a healthy planet through research into global food systems, and enhancing the financial preparedness of future generations by supporting financial literacy programs in schools. The Foundation seeks to have a fundamental impact by investing in these areas, with programs such as researching the nexus between food consumption and its sourcing, production, and delivery systems, and supporting national initiatives for financial literacy education among students.
The Rauch Foundation Grant program is aimed at supporting ideas and organizations that initiate positive systemic change. The foundation values controversial ideas, original approaches, and innovative solutions to old problems, backed by sound data, leadership, partnership with other grant-makers, strong management skills, and a focus on evidence-based outcomes. The foundation’s areas of interest include tackling issues that align with their mission, such as global food systems research and the delivery of financial literacy programs in schools. Invited organizations may submit proposals through an online portal, indicating the foundation's preference for projects that match its program priorities and demonstrate potential for significant impact. The foundation’s involvement with the organizations it supports can extend to long-term partnerships or help with capacity building and leadership.