MISSION STATEMENT
Founded 1998
The Sheila Fortune Foundation exists to ensure youth-at-risk have an opportunity to participate in the arts and learn the joy that comes through personal creativity. The Foundation holds the philosophy that youths from all backgrounds and experiences are gifted but often lack the opportunity to express and develop their talents. In accordance with its philosophy and the resources available to the Foundation the following guidelines outline our funding criteria:
The Foundation will fund programs/organizations that provide youth-at-risk opportunities to participate in artistic activities. The focus is on measurable program delivery and breadth of reach to impact vulnerable populations via waived fees and /or scholarship programs.
The scope of the art programs is intended to include all manner of art and expressions of creativity including but not limited to writing, theatre, music, dance, painting, film and poetry.
The Foundation will defer to the expertise of other qualified organizations and non-profits for physical or emotional care for youth-at-risk.
The Foundation will limit its activities to a few select programs and only within the States of Colorado, Indiana, New Mexico and Pennsylvania