Community Foundation of Mendocino County

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is a county-wide nonprofit organization that administers permanent charitable funds established through gifts and bequests from individuals, families, businesses, and other organizations. Land Acknowledgement The Community Foundation recognizes that Mendocino County is located in the present and ancestral homeland and unceded territory of the Northern Pomo, Central Pomo, Southern Pomo, Coastal Pomo, Coast Yuki, Yuki, Huchnom, Sinkyone, Wailaki, and Cahto people. Additionally, we honor those tribes who were brought to Mendocino County without choice and are now part of the Round Valley Indian Tribes including the Pit River, Nomlaki, and Concow people. We make this land acknowledgment in gratitude to these sovereign nations and with the awareness that our words must be consistent with our actions and attitudes. Mission We inspire and steward generosity to foster vibrant, inclusive, and healthy communities throughout Mendocino County. Vision We envision a thriving, equitable Mendocino County that is resilient, where every resident can learn, create, contribute, prosper and reach their full potential. Values Stewardship: We are thoughtful and responsible fiduciaries of the assets under our care. Integrity: We are reliable and trustworthy, and conduct our business with transparency. Inclusivity: We engage people of diverse lived experiences in our work and use equity as a driving force in our governance and business practices. Leadership: We take initiative and inspire new ideas and programs to transform our communities. Responsiveness: We listen and are nimble in response to community needs. Innovation: We adapt to change, embrace creativity and advance resourceful solutions. Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Community Foundation has long been dedicated to a thriving Mendocino County, which means supporting all members of our communities and using an equity framework to understand their historical and social barriers. For a quarter century we have committed to supporting issues of food security, high-quality schools and fair access to higher education, diverse youth programs, mental health support, workforce development, fair wages, and more to the vulnerable and under-resourced members of our communities. These programs and services are the essential building blocks of social justice. Our ability to support these critical resources is made possible by our passionate donors and dedicated local nonprofit network. We envision a healthier future for our communities, and that is built on the work we do today to provide the resources that all people and communities need to thrive. We are grateful to the donors that believe in supporting this work. By understanding these disparities and collaborating on solutions, we can provide the critical financial support necessary to serve those striving for equality. We will continue to support the organizations that protect the vulnerable, educate our youth, and amplify a diversity of voices. And we thank you for standing with us as we continue to push for a healthy and harmonious Mendocino County. We continue to listen, and learn from those that push us towards a brighter future, and we are grateful today and every day for the generation that will lead us there.