Local stewardship with a long view.
Onward! is a community foundation serving the Four Corners, providing scholarships and grants to nonprofits while collaborating with regional organizations on endowment investment.
Build and maintain resources that improve quality of life across the Four Corners.
The foundation focuses on scholarships, civic beautification, social services, arts and culture, and organization development, while helping local philanthropic resources grow over time.
Principles that shape the work.
Visionary leadership
Build collaborative and equitable relationships that benefit the future of the community.
Steward investments with integrity
Tend contributions with active engagement, opportunities for growth and long-term consideration.
A culture of giving and caring
Make a difference through local philanthropy and the relationships around it.
Embrace excellence
Work with reliability, accountability and professionalism.
Forge innovative growth
Help move people’s passions into action while respecting the region’s diverse histories and experiences.
Experienced oversight behind each fund.
Onward! combines staff operations, a volunteer board and investment-advisory experience to support responsible stewardship.
Local people. Clear accountability.
The foundation’s structure is designed to preserve capital, provide growth and generate income for grantmaking while keeping community needs at the center.