Who We Are

One authoritative source for who we are & how we operate.

The Caymanians First Charitable Foundation is committed to putting Caymanians first through transparent, compassionate, and community-led action that strengthens individuals, families, and communities.

Mission & Purpose

Our Purpose

The Caymanians First Charitable Foundation exists to champion the prosperity, opportunity, and wellbeing of Caymanians. Through strategic investment in education, entrepreneurship, and professional advocacy, we serve as a catalyst for local success. We believe the Cayman Islands are nothing without their people, and that no nation can truly prosper while its citizens are left behind.

We make no apologies for putting Caymanians first. That is our mission. That is our promise.

Neo-cubist painting of traditional Caymanian thatch weaving and straw hats.
Painterly oil study of two Caymanian craftsmen building a traditional wooden catboat by hand.

Our Vision

A Cayman that celebrates its people

We envision a Cayman where hard work and success are celebrated, not penalized; where common sense trumps performative virtue; and where leaders are more loyal to their own people than to global elites. We strive for a nation where every Caymanian can afford to live, work, and raise a family with dignity in their own country.

Our Principles

Six core pillars

We stand for common sense over ideology.

  1. Caymanians First

    Prioritizing your advancement above all else.

  2. Prosperity Over Decline

    Pro-growth policies that create real wealth.

  3. Accountability

    Demanding transparency in every public policy and institutional mandate.

  4. Cultural Preservation

    Valuing our heritage as a strength, not a liability.

  5. Economic Sovereignty

    Ensuring our economy serves us, not distant interests.

  6. Empowering People

    Reducing bureaucracy to increase individual liberty.

We value and defend Caymanian heritage, identity, and traditional values. Cultural continuity and social cohesion are strengths, not liabilities.
Portrait of Don Seymour, Founder of the Caymanians First Charitable Foundation.

A Message from the Founder

Our greatest natural resource is our people.

The true measure of our success cannot be found solely in our GDP or our financial standing… it must be measured by the participation, leadership, and prosperity of the Caymanian people.

This mission is deeply personal. The Foundation’s values are embodied by my mother, Eloise Seymour. After serving this community as a taxi driver for forty-five years, she remains a force of nature at 87 years old. She remains the only advantage I was ever born with.

Don SeymourFounder, Caymanians First Charitable Foundation

Board & Leadership

The people behind the Foundation

Meet the people guiding the Foundation.

Transparency & Governance

Accountable stewardship

The Caymanians First Charitable Foundation was incorporated in 2025 under the Companies Act as an exempted limited foundation company and subsequently registered as a non-profit organization under the Non-Profit Organizations Law on 26 November 2025.

The Foundation operates under robust oversight and care policies, ensuring responsible stewardship of all funds.

Incorporated
2025
Companies Act · exempted limited foundation
Company License
427735
Foundation company registration
Non-Profit Reg.
No. 721
Registered 26 November 2025