A
Message from Becky Morgan
Foundation President
Jim
and I were fortunate to have been transferred to Silicon
Valley in 1968. As small town, farmers' children by birth,
we have benefited from the growth and prosperity of the
region. Our desire to give back stems from our gratitude
for our good fortune and our belief that those who are so
blessed have a unique responsibility to help others. The
Morgan Family Foundation is our effort to make a difference
by helping individuals and organizations reach their full
potential, just as we have been helped over the years to
reach our goals. We believe that whether wealth is earned
or inherited, it is important to help others. As Nelson Mandela once said, "Any definition of a successful life must include service to others".
The
Morgan Family Foundation is a family endeavor. The Foundation's mission and program goals represent
the summation of our interests and values. Our shared goal
is to see a return on our investments measured by lives
changed and communities transformed. The impact of our philanthropy
will be seen in young people reaching their educational
goals and making responsible life choices, in natural resources protected to aid in the balance
of nature and to bring enjoyment to people today and in
the future, and to see issues thought to be intractable
becoming manageable when addressed by regional stewards
through collaboration. It
is important to us that the second and third generations
(our children and grandchildren) demonstrate generosity
and experience the hard work, the time commitment and the
joy of giving to those who use our gifts wisely. We end
our Values Statement with "Generosity is contagious and
should be encouraged in others." We are proud of the work
of the Morgan Family Foundation and encourage all families
with resources beyond life's necessities to give forward, whatever
their areas of interest.
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