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Tangerine Travel Foundation
Mission Statement
Helping and serving - doing our part to strengthen the community and help those in need.
About Us
The Tangerine Travel Charity Foundation is a public non-profit, volunteer-driven organization committed
to the public benefit, though philanthropy and hard work.
The Tangerine Travel Charity Foundation will help to enrich the lives of our neighbors in the Pacific
Northwest region, with respect and compassion for people and their own capabilities. As the Foundation
continues to mature, its mission will remain steadfast.
Governance
Our Board of Directors understands and embraces its responsibility to oversee the Foundation's
mission, strategic direction, finances and operations, and will do so honestly and with integrity. The
Board establishes clear and understandable policies and ensures that these policies are followed.
Our Values
The founders and staff of the Foundation embrace a core set of values:
• Integrity
The Board and staff will be open and honest with one another, and the community. We will
encourage the highest possible standards of conduct and ethics.
• Respect for All People
The Board and staff, in all of their work on behalf of the Foundation, will show graciousness and
respect to all people. The success of the Foundation is enriched by soliciting and considering the
innovative ideas and advice of others.
• Commitment to Effectiveness
The Board will identify unique and strategic opportunities to advance positive change. Taking a long-
term view, the Board will measure and evaluate effectiveness as best as possible to ensure
strategies and tactics are on target.
• Capacity to Think Big
The Board will initiate and be receptive to ideas in which a large commitment of funds and/or time
can make a unique and lasting contribution. The Foundation will operate in a way that ensures
flexibility to respond to such opportunities.