The Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1999 to improve the quality of life in the San Francisco Peninsula area by supporting programs that foster educational growth. The Foundation’s primary goal is to provide financial assistance in the form of educational scholarships and awards to individuals and organizations. Over the years the Foundation has successfully raised more than $500,000 in funds by cultivating a strong donor base and hosting community events and programs, including The Financial Fortitude/Literacy Workshop Series. Proceeds raised by the Foundation are directly used to fund four-year college scholarships for the underrepresented youth of San Francisco and Peninsula