The Chamber of Manitowoc County Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and a 509(a)(3) supporting organization of the Chamber organized for purposes which include, but are not limited to, the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding of economics, matters of public concern, finance, education and training, housing, human relations, problems of minority groups, science and technology, economic planning and development and other subjects related to improve the efficiency, development and acceleration of both the quality and quantity of economic growth and employment opportunities in Manitowoc County.