What We Do

What We Do
The Burlington Community Foundation collaborates with donors to:

  • Build endowments. We help you create funds and support meaningful local causes.
  • Give Grants. We understand the community and help you respond to vital needs by providing grants to charities.
  • Connect Leadership. We convene individuals, public and private organizations to collectively address community needs.

We appreciate the passion, support and trust of our fundholders, donors and partners. Together, we are strengthening the Burlington community.

                           

Our Mission
The Burlington Community Foundation is dedicated to having an impact by building endowment funds, providing charitable grants and supporting philanthropic partnerships.

Our Vision
Enhancing the quality of life in Burlington through philanthropic leadership.

Our Values, Our Approach
Leadership + Integrity + Compassion and Caring = Impact & Contribution

Leadership
We help our expanding family of donors accomplish their unique charitable goals while raising awareness of and responding to the most pressing needs of our community. We accomplish this through effective stewardship, superior service, focused investments and community engagement. 

Integrity
We collaborate with donors, volunteers and other constituents. We conduct all of our operations with an emphasis on financial sustainability to ensure the Foundation continues to thrive and services our community effectively into the future.

Compassion + Caring
We listen and respond to changing donor interests. We are inclusive of our growing diverse and aging community and address the highest priority needs of our community.

Impact + Contribution
We focus strategically toward a set of key results, to realize a vision of a vibrant, thriving and inclusive community.