To provide private support to projects found acceptable by the trustees.

The foundation supports organizations involved with K-12 and higher education, counseling, and human services.

Maintains operations of three museums  and supports upkeep and general maintenance of the buildings. 

Funds awarded should relate to music or the arts or be for a civic purpose.

The foundation supports organizations involved with education, health, human services, and religion.

Giving to higher education scholarship funds, the arts, and health and human services.