The Resource Foundation helps build better futures in Latin America by working to improve the self-reliance and living standards of the disadvantaged. It offers valuable support to both private development organizations (PDOs) in Latin America and to donors worldwide. The Resource Foundation provides training, technical information and assistance, representation, fundraising and networking services to its network of PDOs.

These local nonprofit organizations implement a wide variety of community programs. The Resource Foundation's support increases the organizations' capacity to execute projects that improve self-sufficiency and quality of life for program participants. The PDOs' efforts focus on basic education, job skills training, microenterprise, low-cost housing, primary health care, sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.

The Resource Foundation also collaborates with donors who want to promote progress in Latin America. It identifies reputable, effective nonprofit organizations as development partners, presents specific programs that meet the donor's objectives, provides the operational and funding framework for donations through its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, monitors project implementation and provides semi-annual progress reports. For corporate donors, The Resource Foundation assists with public relations activities and volunteerism related to their contributions.