To continue the study of philanthropist John D. Rockefeller’s influence on American culture.

To help students understand the language of private foundations, their unique terms, and specific definitions. Furthermore, to help students learn the specific rules and regulations governing private foundations that help foundations stay in compliance with IRS regulations. Finally, to help students communicate more effectively within the philanthropic community. 

Purpose: To share with students how a successful local nonprofit was formed and how laws have been changed as a result of its advocacy work. In the case of Road Safe America, the nonprofit's advocacy work affected laws dealing with the trucking industry.

To expose students to the history and philosophy of generosity in order to better understand why and how we should be generous.

To help students understand that not all organizations spend their philanthropic dollars wisely and to teach them effective ways to assess the different approaches. 

To introduce students to examples of the major types of nonprofit organization: arts, education, environment, health, religion, and social services.  Each site is representative of a nonprofit category and the visit is to give students an example of opportunities for giving.

To understand the workings of a large foundation that distributes major capital gifts and programmatic gifts like scholarships for higher education.

To introduce students to grantmaking and the work of community foundations. 

To introduce students to volunteering through a local nonprofit or the service program at their school so that they understand the importance of giving their time to make a difference in the greater community.

To continue the study of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie’s influence on American culture.