Mission

The Saul and Dayee G. Haas Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life among needy secondary students in communities throughout the state of Washington, by supporting schools to encourage students to stay in school, return to school or get involved within their learning community.

We fulfill our mission by

• Distributing grants to public and private secondary schools within the state of Washington so that they can make a difference in the lives of needy students;
• Providing funds so that school personnel, using their discretion, can identify and immediately respond to individual secondary school student needs;
• Promoting philanthropy at all levels of giving by finding and encouraging other sources of funding to support our mission and increase and expand our philanthropic capabilities;
• Establishing a permanent endowment program thereby enhancing our ability to solicit outside funds for on-going program activities;
• Providing responsible and effective financial management through efficient budgeting, financial systems and processes thereby maximizing funding for program activities and minimizing overhead expenses.
• Telling the Haas Foundation story to elicit understanding and support; to educate, solicit and inform.