The Skagit Community Foundation is a collection of many separate funds established by individual, families, charitable organizations and corporations - creating a community of donors. The funds are pooled and invested and a percentage of the income is distributed back to the Skagit community as directed by the fund or by grantmaking.

The Skagit Community Foundation manages over 50 funds. Total assets as of December 31, 2008 equaled $3,228,984. Grants totaled $242,050 in 2008.

Our Vision:
Lasting legacies foster improved lives in SkagitCounty.

• Creatively supporting organizations that are fiscally sound, that have broad and inclusive objectives, and that create a positive and significant impact
  
  
• Acting as a catalyst to identify needs and opportunities, and to share information with corporations and organizations to shape effective responses to the communities’ needs
  
  
• Emphasizing care, sensitivity, and high service standards with donors and recipients