Focused Impact
Harbourton Foundation supports organizations and causes that align with our values and philosophy. To that end, we identify areas of focused impact and support grantees who are taking action to address root issues in those areas.
Climate Change Solutions
Due to the magnitude and far-reaching nature of the climate change crisis, we support research to inform broad-based policy solutions as well as practical and entrepreneurial solutions to pave our way to a more sustainable future.
FOCUSED IMPACT IN ACTION: REFED
A national nonprofit committed to reducing food loss and waste across the food system – takes a data-driven approach to its work. Its Roadmap to 2030: Reducing U.S. Food Waste and the ReFED Insights Engine offer a granular analysis of food waste by sector, state, food type, cause, and impact; a comprehensive assessment of 40+ food waste reduction solutions; a detailed overview of the funding needed to implement each solution along with the corresponding return; a directory of solution providers to help; and more – all of which can help the food system cut waste in half by the year 2030.
YOUTH WELL-BEING
We support holistic solutions that focus on the well-being and resilience of young people, helping them to live full and productive lives.
FOCUSED IMPACT IN ACTION: GUARDIAN SCHOLARS
Guardian Scholars was founded in 1998 with the goal of making educational dreams come true for foster youth. At the core of Guardian Scholars is a comprehensive program of financial aid, academic advising, life coaching, mentoring, housing, and personalized attention for First Generation and Underserved Youth. More than financial aid, Guardian Scholars is a support system put in place to ensure scholars the best chance of being successful in college and beyond. The Harbourton Foundation has actively supported the work of Guardian Scholars in Eagle County, Colorado since 2014.
Emergency Relief & Recovery
We support projects that provide immediate relief to the people and organizations most impacted by emergencies and disasters.
FOCUSED IMPACT IN ACTION: MERCY CORPS
Mercy Corps is a global team of humanitarians, working together on the front lines of today’s biggest crises to create a future of possibility, where everyone can prosper. Their mission is to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities. Responding to nearly every global natural disaster spanning the last 20 years, Mercy Corps addresses earthquakes, tsunamis, and public health emergencies in places ranging from Nepal to the Horn of Africa, India to the Bahamas. Mercy Corps provides immediate emergency support to affected areas while making a commitment to remain within the areas, supporting local communities and their leaders in the process of rebuilding.
“The way we harm the earth affects all people, and how we treat one another is reflected in how we treat the earth.”
– Paul Hawken