FOUNDERS

The Unity Foundation was established as a public grantmaking foundation in 2000 by the late Bert G. Clifford of Unity, Maine. Bert and Coral Clifford wanted to build the capacity of well-managed nonprofit organizations across the United States to fulfill their missions to arts/culture/ recreation, community/economic development, education, the environment, and youth.

In Maine, three nonprofits — Good Will-Hinckley, Unity College, and the Four Square Foundation — were named as supported organizations of the Unity Foundation. These and other nonprofits (in the five fields of interest) across the country are eligible to apply for Opportunity Grants (up to $250) and Annual Grants, collaborative projects with one or more of the Unity Foundation's three designated nonprofits:

• Unity College
• Good Will-Hinckley
• Four Square Foundation

The Unity Foundation remains committed to the dream of its founder, Bert G. Clifford, who passed away in August 2001. His vision of supporting high-performance, mission-driven nonprofits that demonstrate “best practices” in administration and management remains our guiding principle.