Onward! A Legacy Foundation

We are your local community foundation providing scholarships and grants to non-profits. We also collaborate with regional non-profits by investing their endowment funds and earn market rates of return. 

Onward! is currently managing thirty (30) funds with total assets approaching $1 million.

Our Board of Directors

Our board of directors, from left to right are:

• Chuck Forth, Executive Director
• Pete Montano, Director
• MB McAfee, Vice President
• Darlene Wiemer, President
• Judy Schuenemeyer, Secretary
• Brad Wayt, Director
• Mac Myers, Director
• Pam Thompson, Treasurer
• Darrel Ellis, Director

Our Guiding Principles

1. Invest donor funds responsibly to preserve capital, provide growth, and earn income for grant making.
2. Create and encourage methods for philanthropic giving to meet financial goals for a variety of donors.
3. Identify, improve, and assist in addressing the needs of the Four Corners' communities.
4. Foster understanding and cooperation among diverse cultural and ethnic groups.