Our Mission
We support and partner with organizations that provide young people instruction in music, nature, and the arts, especially in regions of the country where such opportunities may be lacking and programs can have a significant impact.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation recognizes that the needs are great and resources are limited, so partners will be chosen based on the quality of their programs and the needs of the community they serve. The board will look at various factors to help determine the impact that potential partners are having in their community, including track record of success, efficiency of operations and needs being met. Consistent with this concept of maximizing the impact of every donated dollar, the foundation is completely volunteer-run. This model insures that virtually 100% of every dollar donated ends up in its target communities.
Charities
Our inaugural donations are going to the following causes that positively influenced Tess.
Moving forward, we will be looking to support other foundations/charities doing similar work throughout the country
Nature Camp is a residential, summer camp specializing in natural history and environmental science education since 1942. The Tess Majors Foundation has established the TM Endowed Naturalist position. In addition, the TMF will also support both full and partial need-based scholarships for campers in Augusta, Albemarle, Rockbridge and Rockingham counties.
The Music Resource Center is a creative space where teens come to make music together and forge friendships across multiple communities. For the fiscal year 2024-25, the TMF will act as co-sponsor for the MRC Certified internship program.
Echo Hill Outdoor School has been teaching students for 50 years how to be environmental stewards through the magic of playing, learning, and exploring the outdoors. In 2024, the TMF is sponsoring scholarships for Heart Camp, which provides a week-long camp experience for children with heart and/or lung transplants or pulmonary hypertension..
Learn About Tess:
Visit Tessmajors.com to learn more about Tess’s life, her interests, and her passions. The website features photos and videos, as well as links to her recorded music, her journalism, and a selection of art and photography.
