Areas of Focus

Rooted in Partnership. Focused on Flourishing.

We believe no community thrives through a single solution. Real progress happens when partners connect ideas, resources, and expertise to strengthen the systems that help people flourish.

That’s why our funding approach is intentionally multi-issue. We look for organizations whose work builds bridges across economic, health, and social challenges, creating lasting change instead of temporary relief.

2026 Priority Areas

Economic Prosperity

Strong communities begin with stability.

We invest in organizations that address the root causes of poverty and build pathways toward financial security.

We prioritize:

Cycle of Economic Prosperity

Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases

Hope grows through research, advocacy, and care.
We support organizations working to find treatments and cures for children and adults living with dementia and neurodegenerative diseases.

We prioritize:

Support services for families and caregivers

Sadie Photo, girl with childhood dementia

Additional Areas of Support

While our primary focus areas guide our giving, we continue to support a diverse range of efforts that contribute to individual and community well-being.

We also welcome opportunities to support:

Carolyn Smith Foundation - Animal Welfare

Animal Welfare

Carolyn Smith Foundation - Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture

Carolyn Smith Foundation - Education.

Education

Carolyn Smith Foundation Environment

Environment

Carolyn Smith Foundation Healthcare

Healthcare

How We Approach Funding

Flourishing communities are the result of partnerships, knowledge, ideas, and solutions that intentionally connect multiple issues.

Our grantmaking process is designed to identify organizations that share this belief and are leading with innovation, collaboration, and measurable community impact.