The goals of the Helen M. Clabough Charitable Foundation are to:

1. To promote and improve the conservancy and stewardship of the natural resources in Watauga, Ashe, Avery and Caldwell Counties by aiding public and private organizations involved in such activities
   
2. To promote and foster the regional arts and cultural offerings of the High Country in the four county area.

The Foundation emphasizes recreational and educational activities in achieving these goals.