Washington State 4-H Foundation, Inc.

The Washington State 4-H Foundation, founded in 1961, is a private, non-profit charitable organization. The Foundation's mission is to raise funds to enhance and expand 4-H programs for young people in all 39 counties throughout the State of Washington. Washington 4-H is the youth development program of Washington State University Extension. The mission of 4-H is to instill bedrock life skills including self esteem, communication, planning, decision making and team work. 4-H is open to all youth between the ages of 5 and 19, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age and disability. It is the largest youth organization in the world. Contributions to the 4-H Foundation help support a wide variety of local, regional and statewide programs and activities for Washington youth. Targeted priorities include programs for vulnerable youth, encouraging environmental awareness and responsibility, expanding the 4-H youth audience base, empowering youth and adult volunteers, strengthening the local 4-H club program, and enhancing workforce preparedness.