The Foundation is a charitable, educational organization offering monetary grants to individuals, organizations, and public entities. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide philanthropic assistance to youth in the greater Fox Valley and St. Charles, Illinois, area.

The mission of the Foundation is to promote the betterment of young people and the safe-keeping of human life, to encourage education, leadership and respect of humanity and the environment in the spirit of our son, brother and friend, Stig P. Orum.