The Foundation supports projects that advance environmental justice and equity in ways that also promote environmental, ecological, and/or healthy climate outcomes.

It seeks to engage and partner with St. Louis nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups and government bodies focused on social and economic development of St. Louis City and North County. In so doing it is committed to being guided by neighborhood voices, while reflecting on the best environmental conservation practices. Of paramount interest to the Foundation is improving the quality of life, and fostering community-based collaboration in project design and delivery.

While this area is evolving, the intention is to support efforts designed to benefit disadvantaged communities in the St. Louis Region, particularly low-income communities and people of color. The Foundation is interested in supporting projects that target areas where people are disproportionately burdened by environmental conditions, and health issues associated with poor air quality, compromised water quality, extreme heat, and the presence of lead.

The Foundation's first environmental justice project included the conversion of vacant properties into neighborhood open space with native plantings that encourage stormwater absorption. Potential areas of interest include projects utilizing natural climate solutions, such as tree planting.