Our Mission

Focal Point is an organization whose vision is for lives and communities to be transformed by world-changing ideas. Our values include:

Fostering Innovation: We honor the legacy of this organization, founded in 1961, by continuing to invest in leaders pursuing innovation in their field and helping their work gain new attention, audiences, and relevance.

Developing People: We recognize that ideas are advanced by strong leaders, and we strive to remove barriers and build the capacity of the leaders in whom we invest.

Practicing Stewardship: We are committed to being good stewards of the resources entrusted to us, operating with a focus on efficiency while recognizing the inherent risks of pursuing innovation.