Foundation Focus

The Performing Arts

The city of Seattle is known nationally as an outstanding center for the performing arts.  We believe that the performing arts are a primary force in shaping our cultural heritage and in contributing to the vitality of our society.  The Foundation is particularly interested in projects that:

•  Encourage the highest professional performance standards
•  Improve the availability and accessibility of the arts
•  Support artistic and organizational development

Health and Human Services

The Foundation is concerned with community, public health, and quality of life issues.  The Foundation is currently interested in projects that:

•  Support capital improvements
•  Support programs that assist teens and youth.

Education

Educational opportunities provide the means for fulfilling human potential and enriching the community. We believe that the public school systems play an essential role in the future of our community and our democratic institutions. The Foundation is particularly interested in projects that:

•  Develop the potential of underachieving students
•  Expand opportunities for cultural education for public school children
•  Bring the community to the public schools