• To improve the quality of life in Knox County through charitable giving.
• To provide a vehicle for donors of varied interests to support charitable and community activities.
• To assess and respond to emerging and changing community needs in the fields of:
  • Education
  • Youth services
  • Recreation
  • Arts and culture
  • Social services
  • Civic and community development
• To develop a permanent endowment for the community, and to serve as a catalyst for the initiative of vital projects.