THE MISSION OF THE YOUNG MARINES NATIONAL FOUNDATION IS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE MISSION, VALUES AND PROGRAMS OF THE YOUNG MARINES BY THE SOLICITATION, PRESERVATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE GIFTS, GRANTS, AND MATCHING FUNDS FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BOYS AND GIRLS INTO RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS WHO ENJOY AND PROMOTE A HEALTHY, DRUG FREE LIFESTYLE.