Organized as a limited-life entity to reform systems rather than treat symptoms, The Orfalea Fund was designed from the beginning to rely on community partners, and adopted this statement of aspirations:

“Our primary objective is the empowerment of others. We take pride in our dedication to this transformative work, which demands boldness and courage from us and our partners. We value accountability, candor, initiative, teamwork, and learning through shared successes and failures. We strive to be receptive listeners, and to always show respect for our coworkers, partners, community, and environment. We honor the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders by seeking innovative solutions with measurable results. At our best, we use our strength to help others find theirs.”