The foundation’s original focus was on international and cross-cultural initiatives. Recent world struggles with Covid 19 and its variants as well as changing cultural and geopolitical conditions have curtailed international travel and exchanges. Thus, to remain viable, the Foundation has modified its original charitable purpose to permit it to better advance its overall objectives. While a major goal remains to fund activities that enhance intercultural and international understanding, the foundation will also assist those involved in domestic border-crossing activities. 

Our mission :“To support border-crossers: those who intentionally abandon their accustomed surroundings to constructively engage with the “other” -- dissimilar people and situations -– to build bridges that advance a more harmonious, just, and compassionate world for all living beings. While a major goal is to fund activities that create intercultural and international understanding, we also seek to assist in the travel, education, training, projects, and actions of individuals and organizations engaged in domestic border-crossing activities. When appropriate, the foundation will develop its own programming that aligns with its border-crossing philosophy. We also support those nonprofit educational, civic, and cultural institutions that align with our mission.”