About
Our Vision
A connected, fair and thriving Geelong community.
Our Mission
Identify, strengthen and support local community organisations that deliver activities that create lasting change in our region.
Our Purpose
Cultivating Philanthropy
The Foundation fosters a spirit of generosity by building strong relationships with donors and the broader community. We raise awareness of local needs and help donors understand how their gifts create meaningful and lasting impact.
Stewarding Donor Gifts and Investing for Impact
The Foundation honours the trust of our donors by stewarding their gifts with care and integrity.
We invest these funds to preserve and grow capital over time, ensuring long-term, sustainable impact for the Geelong community.
Increasing Capacity and Creating Impact
The Foundation strengthens the capacity of local community organisations through the provision of grants and other assistance, enabling them to strengthen their impact and better support the community.
Strengthening Capability
The Foundation strengthens the capability of grant partners and the broader community by sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and building connections.
Our Values
Community
We work in partnership with our community β including donors, organisations and local leaders β to understand local needs and create meaningful impact.
Trust
We build trust through transparency, accountability and integrity in all that we do.
Financial Responsibility
We steward donor gifts with care, demonstrating strong financial management to support long-term community benefit.
Impact
We invest in initiatives that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for the Geelong community.
Collaboration
We collaborate internally and externally to amplify our collective efforts and achieve greater outcomes.
