Mission
THE MISSION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS 4-H FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS BY SECURING AND MANAGING FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT ENABLE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND POSITIVE YOUTH EXPERIENCES. THE FOUNDATION'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FUNDRAISING THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS, GRANTS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS; MANAGING AND INVESTING FUNDS, INCLUDING ENDOWMENTS; AND DISTRIBUTING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR 4-H PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CAMPS, AND YOUTH INITIATIVES ADMINISTERED PRIMARILY THROUGH UMASS EXTENSION. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROMOTES AWARENESS OF 4-H AND BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS TO EXPAND PROGRAM REACH AND IMPACT.