Nurturing the roots of holistic wellbeing
Rather than focus on project-based outputs or services, we seek to invest in the holistic wellbeing of people living in vulnerable communities around the world.
Through our grantmaking, we prioritize community-led initiatives that seek to heal people’s connections to God, self, others, and creation. As communities embrace new mindsets about their own identity and purpose, and learn to steward resources in more innovative ways, new paths unfold.
We believe if you heal the spirit of a people, they will lead themselves
We believe that it is not simply lack of access to such things as education, healthcare and job creation that keeps communities from flourishing, but a much deeper brokenness of spirit evidenced by lack of voice, purpose, meaningful relationships, agency and connection. (See Theory of Change)
Choosing our Grant Partners
When exploring new partnerships, we use the following criteria in our evaluation process.
We focus on 4 geographic areas – Mexico, Haiti, Northern India, and East Africa – prioritizing community-based organizations in specific regions of each country that can be connected and learn from each other.
Our support goes beyond funding. We seek to be mutual partners, creating opportunities for networking and collaboration across regions.
We seek partners who share our values and approach to living and working in community.
We are place-based, prioritizing rural communities; we are faith-inspired, responding to God's call to service and justice; and we are healing-centered, prioritizing grassroots initiatives that promote healing and reconciliation.
At this time, funding applications are available by invitation only.
Our Partners
Our current grantees work in one or more of the following areas of community development.
Stories
Changing Mindsets and Livelihoods in India
Inderpaul is a cotton farmer in the Vidarbha region of India. Due to poor weather conditions, he fell into heavy…
Combatting Gender-Based Violence in Latin America
In 2018, VHF hosted our first international grant partner retreat in Mexico City. Forty people from 15 organizations attended. Following…
We For Others: Mindset Change in India
When I (Joseph) joined Vista Hermosa Foundation as a Program Officer to steward relationships with partners in East Africa and…
Changing Mindsets and Livelihoods in India
Combatting Gender-Based Violence in Latin America
We For Others: Mindset Change in India
Radiating Servant Leadership
When life redirected his plans, Rick Griffin discovered that servant-leadership is not about position or title. Through neuroscience and compassion, he now helps others replace judgment with empathy and build the community we were created to pursue.
Shaped by Community
On May 27, Tierra Vida celebrated 11 graduates with a heartfelt ceremony. Royale shared his journey, reflecting on challenges and encouraging graduates to pursue their goals with confidence and determination.
Growth, Service, and Faithfulness
NELA celebrated 8th grade and kindergarten graduations, highlighting God’s faithfulness as students grew in servant leadership, academics, and character through meaningful ceremonies and shared joy.
Please welcome Jackie Ogega
Broetje Family Trust would like to welcome Jackie Ogega as the new Director of Philanthropy and Social Justice. Jackie has over 25 years of experience connecting philanthropic.
The Strength of Support
At Camp Big Horn, a NELA student faced fear for the first time away from home, discovering courage, confidence, and the power of community that reminded him he could do hard things.
Chiapas Youth Empowered
David López Vázquez, a young Tzeltal leader from Chiapas, chose to stay in his community. Through cooperative coffee work, he found purpose showing how youth leadership grows from land, culture, and collective care.
20 Years of Hope: A Journey to Juchitán
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Centro de Compartimiento (CDC), a Center for Sharing partner serving young women from the remote villages of Oaxaca, Mexico — places where education and life choices are extremely limited.
Building Community Together
On October 13, Tierra Vida’s streets filled with smiles as residents, staff, and members of the Tri-Cities, WA community celebrated Phase III’s completion – a milestone reflecting shared effort, connection, and community spirit.
Together in Community, We Can Achieve More
September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, reminding us that every life matters. The Joe D. Shelton Memorial Award honors his legacy, celebrating organizations supporting mental health and the well-being of communities close to the land.
Omar Escalera Joins as Executive Director
Broetje Family Trust, an association of three foundations birthed out of a founding vision of Broetje Orchards to “go and bear fruit, fruit that will last” (John 15:16), announces the selection of Omar Escalera as its inaugural Executive Director.