MISSION & HISTORY Our Mission Strengthening our community by fostering generosity and connecting people who care with causes that matter. Our Vision Pierce County is a thriving, engaged, and caring community. Our Values We are guided by these values as we engage, strengthen, and invest in the Pierce County community. Integrity: Greater Tacoma Community Foundation maintains a reputation of trust and stewardship through an honest, accountable, and transparent approach in all of our relationships. Leadership: Greater Tacoma Community Foundation values the diverse experience of all community members and takes time to listen and learn from others to inform and guide our work. Innovation: Greater Tacoma Community Foundation commits to creative thinking, excellence, and the development of new philanthropic approaches to create positive change. Collaboration: Greater Tacoma Community Foundation believes that building effective relationships and working with others for positive impact leads to more powerful and lasting solutions. Our Beliefs We believe that strong relationships lead to a stronger community. Outreach and community conversations, respecting community voice, authentic listening, leading collaboration, these are the ways GTCF participates in the power of civic engagement. History 1st Board of TrusteesIn September 1977, three Tacoma-Pierce County leaders were inspired to create an organization that could support the needs and opportunities of their growing community for generations to come. On June 1, 1981, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation became officially operational with assets of $10,000 and a commitment from a local private foundation to provide first year administrative funds of $36,000.
| Types | Organization |
| Start date | 1981 |