About Us

Our Operating Values and Principles

Values

Excellence and Accountability:

We do not settle for anything except excellence in the stewardship of the foundation, the people we hire, and the organizations we support.

Community and Family:

We believe that individual success is directly linked to their family and the community where they reside.

Tolerance and Respect:

We operate without prejudice or bias. We are compassionate in embracing and respecting all people of diverse backgrounds.

Justice and Fairness:

We believe all people deserve an even playing field.

Self-Reliance and Collaboration:

We see partnership as a way of working together to create better opportunities for individuals to rely on their own agency and resources rather than those of others to earn success. We have partners, not clients or grantees.

Operating Principles

  • We will be a Grantmaker.

    • Issue non-repayable funds, as grants, to organizations focused on achieving social impact.

  • We will be a Convener and Partner.

    • Facilitate community-wide solutions through collaboration.

  • We will be a High-Impact Philanthropic Organization.

    • Conduct extensive research to better understand root problems and community needs; and develop comprehensive strategies using leverage to make the greatest impact.
John & Janice Wyatt Foundation