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The Foundation inspires philanthropic efforts to make the South Puget Sound region a stronger, more vibrant community for all. Individuals, corporations, and nonprofit agencies contribute to funds that support a wide range of organizations that promote education, cultural, health, social, and civic development. As the only local organization designed to build permanent charitable resources and inspire philanthropic efforts to broadly improve the health and wellbeing of our region, the Foundation demonstrates a place-based focus on communities in Thurston, Mason and Lewis counties. Community Foundation staff and volunteers bring deep local knowledge of area nonprofits and community issues, grantmaking expertise, and an understanding of effective philanthropy when advising donors.

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The Foundation aims to support a wide range of nonprofit activities - from the arts to basic needs to the environment - as well as to fund organizations that are tackling tough challenges and strengthening what's working in our communities. Beyond those basic measures, the Foundation identifies and funds critical community needs and opportunities through its community engagement efforts. This scope of its mission reflects the Foundation's ability to raise charitable funds and make grants and scholarships for the benefit of the South Puget Sound region.