As one of the few private foundations in the Bay Area to fund building projects, Koret’s interest in capital programs extends beyond mere bricks and mortar to strengthening the very essence of Bay Area communities.

Most capital grants are awarded to organizations that have been Koret partners over time: Program grants have helped these groups grow and thrive, attracting new members and others to agencies whose facilities are no longer adequate — either in size or in state-of-the-art utility.

As important as the physical improvement is the organizational transformation that accompanies a capital project. Community groups are challenged to redefine themselves in clear and succinct terms; they must evaluate and fortify their boards of directors; and they must stretch to reach out to the broadest constituency possible in order to achieve their fund-raising goals.