Established in 2001, the Niswonger Foundation has a mission "To create opportunities for individual and community growth through education and other sustainable projects." The Foundation's focus is supporting K-12 educational excellence and the Niswonger Scholars - Scholarship and Leadership program. With the motto of "Learn-Earn-Return," the programs of the Foundation are supported by charitable donations, grant funding and personal contributions from Scott M. Niswonger.