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The Kenneth A. Picerne Foundation

The Kenneth A. Picerne Foundation is a social entrepreneurial operating foundation. As an operating foundation, we maintain a high level of engagement in the programs we create, manage and evaluate. While we work in close collaboration with other organizations, we are not a grant-making foundation.

The Foundation's mission is to develop innovative programs that promote human development. These programs provide unique opportunities for individuals to fulfill their potential.

Our programs:

Are creative in the way they respond to unmet needs;
Demonstrate significant impact and value to the individuals involved and to the community at large;
Provide rich, long-term experiences that promote healthy human development and result in meaningful relationships;
Are created through a rigorous process that includes making a significant investment of time and resources in program development;
Are designed to be sustainable; this key element is considered during the early stages of program exploration;
Follow sound, effective business practices that have been adopted from The Picerne Group's investment model.

For additional information about Picerne Foundation programs, please select one of the program links at the left of this page.