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Mission
The International Community Foundation seeks to increase charitable giving and volunteerism across U.S. borders to benefit overseas communities and nonprofit organizations.

 
Vision
By 2010 become a respected national leader in promoting effective internationally-focused community philanthropy through our grantmaking, programs, research, and donor educational services benefiting non-profits in Mexico and Central America, as well as those around the world leveraging the strength of our strategic global partnerships.

 

Guiding Principles
  • We are citizens of the world.
  • We are passionate about international grantmaking where such grantmaking can be transformative, lead to meaningful social impacts as well as long-term improvements in the quality of life of the communities we serve.
  • We are committed to expanding U.S. charitable giving internationally.
  • We are committed to expertise in our field.
  • We uphold the highest possible standards in international grantmaking.
  • We honor donor intent and are committed to upholding ethics, integrity and transparency in all of our work.
  • We seek collaborative partnerships.

 
International Community Foundation