Mission

To match the philanthropic interests of donors with the needs and opportunities of the Yolo County community.

Principles

The Foundation's principles serve as guidelines for action by the Board and staff. Those principles are:

• The Foundation will promote an atmosphere of community involvement.
• The Foundation will support the development of the future leaders of Yolo County.
• The Foundation will respect a donor's interests and intentions.
• The actions and investments of the Foundation will be guided by the values of the local community.
• The Foundation will promote collaborative partnerships among individuals and organizations serving the County.
• The Foundation will work to preserve the distinctive heritage of Yolo County.
• The Foundation will seek to balance urban and rural needs.
• The Foundation values accountability and will assess the impact of its activities.
• The Foundation will be an effective vehicle for philanthropy and will manage its assets prudently.