We invite you to look back at a brief history of the Foundation, particularly as seen through the evolution of our grantmaking. Over the years, our grantmaking approach has changed in response to regional opportunities and challenges, and the needs of the people who live and work here. While what we call our program areas has changed over time, since our earliest days we have remained committed to improving educational opportunities for children and young people, protecting the environment, and helping foster diverse cultural expression and experiences in the region. The grants highlighted in the timeline are examples intended to illustrate the progression of our work.