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Community & Place
Supporting the people and places that make communities more resilient, connected, and full of possibility.
A family commitment to lasting good
The Van Buren Family Foundation, Inc. supports thoughtful initiatives that strengthen communities, open doors, and steward the places we call home.
“The measure of a family is not what it keeps, but what it gives forward.”
A perspective on legacy
About the foundation
The foundation is guided by a simple belief: meaningful change begins with care, curiosity, and a long view. We partner with organizations doing essential work and support ideas that create a more hopeful, healthy, and generous world.
Our giving is personal, patient, and grounded in the values passed between generations.
Where we focus
We look for work that is both deeply local and meaningfully lasting.
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Supporting the people and places that make communities more resilient, connected, and full of possibility.
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Expanding access to learning, mentorship, and the resources young people need to shape their future.
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Protecting the natural world and honoring the responsibility we share to care for it well.
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