THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT FOR COMMUNITIES LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE TOWN OF TRUCKEE, N. LAKE TAHOE AND MARTIS VALLEY. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, PERFORMING ARTS, LOCAL LIBRARIES, CIVIC AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS, HISTORICAL PRESERVATION, AND OTHER INITIATIVES TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF CITIZENS.