Our Mission
The Hastings Community Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and donors by building, distributing and preserving philanthropic assets to enhance the spirit of community and the quality of life in the Hastings area.
We are here for good, for ever…
Since its founding in 1987, the Hastings Community Foundation has been supporting philanthropy and honoring the founding members who had the vision to create a place where people of all means could make a lasting difference in our community. It exists today to strengthen the Hastings area by inspiring giving, investing in nonprofit organizations and mobilizing action.
“The city that we love and call home today, Hastings, was built on the backs of generations of individuals and benefactors, who have practiced philanthropy and “paying it forward”. The quality of life that we enjoy in our community depends on continued investments from those who have benefited. Have you and your family benefited from the community investments of those before you? Think about the numerous organizations that serve our community and depend on private donations to operate; then imagine our community without them. Take a personal challenge to do more and invest more in the place we all call home with its abundance of special qualities that it offers and affords to all.
The Hastings Community Foundation exists as an organization for those who have benefited to give back to their community and to make a difference. Your opportunity to “pay it forward” is a privilege not to be missed.”
Providing a flexible vehicle for donors with varied philanthropic desires. In doing so the Foundation serves as a steward for individuals, families, foundations and organizations which entrust assets to its care.
Acting as a leader for the local philanthropic community, identifying and exploring important needs and concerns, addressing serious problems, and shaping effective responses.
Receiving and managing funds to build a permanent unrestricted endowment for the needs of Hastings and the surrounding area. It uses these resources wisely and efficiently to respond to emerging and changing needs and to sustain existing organizations and institutions, through grants for education, arts and culture, health, social services, economic development and civic affairs.