The mission of The Oregon Community Foundation is to improve life in Oregon and promote effective philanthropy. To achieve this, the Foundation:

• Builds a permanent endowment for the community through the support of Oregonians
• Sets high professional standards for the management of charitable gifts
• Provides a broad range of giving opportunities to meet donor interests
• Assesses conditions throughout the state and responds with leadership to improve these conditions
• Assists and cooperates with others in the effective application of charitable resources
• Shares information about its activities and philanthropic achievements with the community