Mission and Vision

Our Mission

Our Values

Victoria Foundation staff, board and partners at the 2026 ABFE Harambe Conference
  • Anti-Racism: We are committed to building an equity-centered internal culture and to actively dismantling structural racism in Newark and the field of philanthropy.
  • Solidarity: We use our resources and tools to work side-by-side with Black and Brown residents and other marginalized communities for the change they want to see.
  • Respect: We recognize the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals, both inside and outside of the Foundation.
  • Courage: We reimagine traditional practices in philanthropy to innovatively support local visionaries. We use our platform to advocate with Newark residents on a local, state, and national level.
  • Trust: We prioritize relationships over transactions as we work with the community, our partners, and each other. We believe in Newark resident’s ability to determine what they need to thrive, and we support them in making those visions a reality.