The foundation actively works to improve the quality of life in Muscatine County through philanthropy. The foundation seeks to accomplish this mission by: 1) building a substantial endowment to provide for community needs for generations to come; 2) serving donors' needs by providing flexible, convenient and cost-effective means to achieve charitable giving goals; 3) educating the public about charitable giving strategies and encourage inclusion of charitable giving in will; 4) promoting philanthropy in the service area; and 5) providing a neutral place for collaboration of community improvement initiatives.