ICFpg 2-5_final - International Community Foundation

Inspiring philanthropy beyond borders
in Mexico and Latin America
MISSION:
The International Community Foundation seeks to inspire international charitable
giving by U.S. donors, with an emphasis on Mexico and Latin America.
VISION:
The International Community Foundation seeks to increase health,
education and environmental grantmaking to local organizations in Mexico
and Latin America, with the goal of strengthening civil society
and promoting sustainable communities.
VALUES
• Commitment – to honor donors and their vision to create sustainable communities
throughout Mexico and Latin America, and to respond effectively to the challenges and
opportunities present in the region today and in the future.
• Expertise and Knowledge – to make good decisions based on the Foundation’s
technical, programmatic, and local expertise, maximizing the success of donors’ social
investments. The Foundation will share this knowledge widely, encouraging participation
and new ideas from donors, grantees and other partners.
• Integrity – to uphold the highest possible standards in international grantmaking. The
Foundation will honor donor intent and privacy commitments. The Foundation will integrate a
high level of ethics, integrity and transparency in all of its work.
• Stewardship – to create lasting improvements in education, health and the environment in
Mexico and Latin America, building stronger civil society organizations, better managed
marine and terrestrial ecosystems, healthier communities and effective education systems.
The International Community Foundation will safeguard donor intent and the resources
entrusted to the Foundation.
• Collaboration – to transform passion into results through strategic partnerships,
teamwork and pooling of resources.
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