The foundation seeks to unite donors' charitable interests with the needs of the Adirondack region by: 1) building a permanent and flexible endowment that can respond to the most pressing current, and future, needs of the region; 2) working with donors and their advisors to design named endowments that meet the unique and individual charitable objectives of the donor; 3) administering a creative program of grantmaking to give maximum benefit to charitable needs within the area and carry out the wishes of donors; 4) being a prudent manager and faithful steward of philanthropic assets; 5) and being a leader and catalyst focusing attention on the needs of the region.