The mission of The Norfolk Foundation is to inspire philanthropy and transform the quality of life in southeastern Virginia.

It is our vision to be the premier provider of philanthropic services in southeastern Virginia. We offer:

• Charitable gift planning and grantmaking consultation to donors,

• Financial and technical resources to nonprofit organizations and

• Leadership in problem solving to the communities we serve.
  

In addition to the mission and the vision, The Norfolk Foundation is guided by certain values and principles. We believe:

• Building a permanent unrestricted endowment provides the best resource for meeting the future needs of the community.

• Making strategic and transformational grants is the most effective way to create positive changes in the community and inspire philanthropy.

• Funding across a spectrum of social services, the arts, civic projects and the environment is our mandate; focusing on education and healthy families as the foundation for individual success and community vitality is our priority.

• Treating our donors, grantseekers, volunteers and employees with equal respect is essential to the success of our mission.