The Otto Bremer Foundation recognizes that it is mandated to serve the public interest. We acknowledge that certain obligations follow from that responsibility and we therefore subscribe to a set of values, principles, and practices. We pledge that within the limits of our charter, we:

• Deal respectfully with applicants, grantees and donors, and those seeking information about our programs;
• Strive for fairness in a competitive process;
• Are accessible and respond clearly and promptly to requests for information and meetings;
• Are flexible and open to change;
• Make readily available basic information about our programs, funding priorities and application requirements;
• Respect confidentiality and use discretion in communicating with others about specific organizations and individuals;
• Are thoughtful and purposeful in our grantmaking and periodically review and evaluate our mission, priorities, policies, and practices;
• Look to our constituents to educate us on issues and solutions;
• Recognize the increasing cultural diversity of the communities we serve and seek to reflect this diversity in our grantmaking and in our organization;
• Adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior and maintain an appropriate conflict of interest policy for staff and board members;
  
• Are aware of and fulfill our fiduciary and legal responsibilities.