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  •   89 pages found in Grant-Making Foundations:

    The King Baudouin Foundation United States - Facilitates transatlantic philanthropy by enabling American individuals and corporations to support people and causes throughout Europe. Describes board of directors, parent Belgian foundation, and operating practices.
    http://www.kbfus.org/

    The Isabel Allende Foundation - Established in homage to Paula Frias, Isabel's daughter through grants and scholarships in literacy, shelter, healthcare, education, and peace. Contact information, description of programs. [English/Spanish]
    http://www.isabelallendefoundation.org/

    The Kahanoff Foundation - Private Canadian foundation funding traditional and innovative charitable programs in Canada and Israel in the areas of health, education, culture, social services, philanthropy and community development, and research.
    http://www.kahanoff.com/

    The Hitachi Foundation - Multi-year grants in specific initiative areas, as well as employee matching funds and awards for students participating in community service. Includes reports from grantees and financial information.
    http://www.hitachifoundation.org

    Tides Foundation - Donor-advised grants to nonprofits working toward social change in the US and abroad.
    http://www.tides.org/

    John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Home Page - The Foundation only supports individuals. It does not make grants to institutions or organizations.
    http://www.gf.org/

    The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc - Funds nonprofits working with low-income people, and operates a fellowship program for executive directors. Gives brief history, with details of fellows' work.
    http://www.hjweinbergfoundation.org

    Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation - Dedicated to improving the quality of life by funding projects in higher education, scientific research, the environment and the San Francisco Bay Area.
    http://www.moore.org/

    Doris Duke Charitable Foundation - Mission is to improve the quality of people's lives by preserving natural environments, seeking cures for diseases, and nurturing the arts.
    http://www.ddcf.org/

    The David and Lucile Packard Foundation - Provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the following broad program areas: conservation; population; science; children, families, and communities; arts; and organizational effectiveness and philanthropy. The foundation provides national and international grants, and also has a special focus on the Northern California counties of San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey.
    http://www.packard.org/

    Lindbergh Foundation - Furthering Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh's shared vision of a balance between technological advancement and environmental preservation. Describes mission and programs, foundation history, how to apply for grants, and related topics.
    http://www.lindberghfoundation.org/

    Eisenhower Fellowships - Organizes and funds networking between potential leaders in the United States and those in other countries. Includes selection criteria.
    http://eisenhowerfellowships.org/

    Marra Foundation - Addressing issues of water use, work and economic opportunity women's welfare, and spiritual well-being. Lists recipients and community influences.
    http://www.marrafoundation.org/

    Hedge Funds Care (HFC) - US-based organization whose local chapters raise and disburse funds for child abuse programs. Describes methodology, lists current recipients, and offers donation opportunities.
    http://www.hedgefundscare.org/

    The Arca Foundation - Focuses on government policy and politics. Includes grant guidelines and an overview of the review process.
    http://www.arcafoundation.org/

    Waitt Family Foundation - Partners with community resident-led efforts that seek to understand their pasts, identify current assets and challenges, and take action. Foundation history, grant application and guidelines, and program news.
    http://www.waittfoundation.org/

    Will to Succeed Foundation - Supports a variety of programs with a primary focus on abused women and children's centers, children's agencies, literacy, and scholarships.
    http://www.willtosucceed.org/

    Mustard Seed Foundation - A Christian grant-making organization partnering with churches all over the world.
    http://www.msfdn.org

    Milken Family Foundation - Funds initiatives in education and medical research.
    http://www.mff.org/

    Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation - Funds animal welfare, education, and environment, as well as New Jersey arts and Morris County issues, as well as operating programs in these areas. Describes current and former programs.
    http://www.grdodge.org

    Cottonwood Foundation - Provides grants to grassroots organizations worldwide that combine protecting the environment, promoting cultural diversity, empowering people to meet their basic needs, and relying on volunteer efforts.
    http://www.cottonwoodfdn.org

    Lilly Endowment - Indianapolis-based, private philanthropic foundation that supports the causes of religion, education, and community development with an emphasis on projects that benefit young people and promote leadership
    http://www.lillyendowment.org

    Glaser Progress Foundation - Focuses on measuring progress, animal advocacy, and independent media. Includes application forms and list of past grantees.
    http://www.glaserprogress.org/

    The Russell Family Foundation - Makes global grants focused on peace and security, as well as supporting western Washington environmental causes. Describes funding programs, with information on their "green" headquarters building, and links to nonprofit resources.
    http://www.trff.org

    Flora Family Foundation - Lists recently awarded grants, with information about the family and the foundation's board and staff.
    http://www.florafamily.org/

    Right Livelihood Award - Presents annual awards for people, who develop solutions for today's pressing concerns. Included are list of past honorees and publications. Sometimes called the "Alternate Nobel Peace Prize Awards". From Stockholm, Sweden.
    http://www.rightlivelihood.org/

    Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation - Funding emphasis on underprivileged youth and overpopulation, geographic emphasis on New York City and the Near East. Gives grant guidelines, recipients, financial statements, foundation history, and board of directors.
    http://www.chdodgefoundation.org

    The Baker-King Fund, Inc. - Baltimore-based, supports organizations helping under-served segments of society. Gives board members and offers suggestions for proposals.
    http://home.earthlink.net/~bakerking/

    The Blaustein Philanthropic Group - Four independent foundations, which fund arts, human rights, and economic needs organizations. Describes recent grants and financial status for each.
    http://www.blaufund.org/

    W.K.Kellogg Foundation - Focuses on improving current and future communities' quality of life in the United States, Latin America, Caribbean, and southern Africa.
    http://www.WKKF.org/

    Rockefeller Family Fund (RFF) - A family philanthropy located in New York City. RFF supports a wide range of environmental, political participation and reform, women's rights, and other domestic activist-oriented nonprofit groups. It also provides funding to help nonprofits operate more effectively and to enable them to gain greater financial self-sufficiency.
    http://www.rffund.org/

    The Lifebridge Foundation - A grant-making United Nations affiliated NGO promoting the interconnectedness of all life and the oneness of humanity.
    http://www.lifebridge.org/

    Steven and Michele Kirsch Foundation - Describes grantmaking as well as advocacy activities relating to disease, clean air, nuclear containment, and the Silicon Valley, with application information.
    http://www.kirschfoundation.org/

    Markle Foundation - A private, not-for-profit philanthropy promoting the development of communications industries that address public needs. Programs in three different areas: Policy for a Networked Society, Interactive Media for Children, and Information Technologies for Better Health.
    http://www.markle.org/

    Common Counsel Foundation - Consortium of family foundations and individual donors committed to funding economic, environmental and social justice initiatives.
    http://www.commoncounsel.org/

    The Astraea National Lesbian Action Foundation - A source of financial support for organizations and projects that are lesbian-led and/or lesbian focused.
    http://www.astraea.org/

    Helen Bader Foundation - Milwaukee-based foundation supports programs related to health, economics, education, and Jewish life and learning.
    http://www.hbf.org/

    Arcus Foundation - Gives funding guidelines and describes current programs. Focus areas include tolerance, gay and lesbian issues, and great apes. [English/Spanish]
    http://www.arcusfoundation.org/

    Hoffberger Foundation - Supports the Jewish community in Baltimore, Maryland, and Israel, as well as human needs in the Baltimore area. Provides grant guidelines and highlights from past funding cycles.
    http://www.hoffbergerfoundation.org

    Andrew W. Mellon Foundation - Makes grants to institutions in higher education, in cultural affairs and the performing arts, in population, in conservation and the environment, and in public affairs.
    http://www.mellon.org/

    John Templeton Foundation - Funds projects, publications and prizes emphasizing the importance of moral and spiritual approaches in science, health, and education. Describes staff, funding priorities, and publications.
    http://www.templeton.org

    Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - Supports initiatives in education, world health and population, and community giving in the Pacific Northwest.
    http://www.gatesfoundation.org/

    The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation - Supporting programs and organizations that create opportunity, enhance self-esteem and increase awareness about cultural and community issues among young men and women.
    http://www.blankfoundation.org/

    The Samuel H. Kress Foundation - Offers grants and fellowships that promote the enjoyment and understanding of European Art and Architecture.
    http://www.kressfoundation.org

    Kimsey Foundation - Works in education, community development, and international partnerships and basic needs. Provides biographies of staff and founder, with overview of program interests.
    http://www.kimseyfoundation.org/

    Audia Caring Heritage Association - US-based, with a primary focus to address medical and educational needs for underserved populations, as well as to strengthen Italian-American heritage. They briefly describe their history and projects.
    http://www.audiacaringheritage.org

    Rockefeller Brothers Fund - Dedicated to improving the well-being of people in transition to global interdependence.
    http://www.rbf.org/

    Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation - Focuses on entrepreneurship and on education, with Kansas City serving as an incubator for academic programs. Describes funding guidelines, past initiatives, and publications.
    http://www.kauffman.org/

    Charles Stewart Mott Foundation - Offers grants related to civil and human rights, environment, poverty. Includes issue/theme-based publications, searchable database of recent Mott-funded initiatives, links to a host of grantee websites and grant application procedures.
    http://www.mott.org/

    Jack D. Hidary Foundation - Supports programs in economic development, international sffairs, philanthropy benchmarks, healthcare, education, and the arts. Gives grant application guidelines and describes current initiatives.
    http://www.hidaryfoundation.org

    Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund - The fund is primarily interested in organizations and projects that have an impact on the City of San Francisco and local Bay Area communities. Other interests include domestic organizations providing support to Israel and national and international projects that address environmental and population issues.
    http://www.goldmanfund.org/

    Free Voice - A Dutch foundation which supports independent media in countries in development. Lists sponsors, gives annual report, and describes projects and emergency assistance by country. [English/Spanish/Dutch]
    http://www.freevoice.nl/

    The Skoll Foundation - Benefits communities around the world by investing in, connecting and celebrating social entrepreneurs. Describes awards programs and recipients.
    http://www.skollfoundation.org

    The Kresge Foundation - Annual report, program information and FAQs for this independent, private foundation.
    http://www.kresge.org/

    The Moriah Fund - Describes funding interests, including Israel, Guatemala, women's health, and sustainable international trade, with instructions for applying and reporting as well as a list of grantees. [English/Hebrew/Spanish]
    http://www.moriahfund.org/

    The Bradley Foundation - Private foundation which supports conservative causes and public policy organizations.
    http://www.bradleyfdn.org/

    Butler Family Fund - Concerned with homelessness and criminal justice reform, focusing on California, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Wisconsin, Washington, D.C., and London. Lists grantees, provides staff and board contact information, and describes foundation history.
    http://www.butlerfamilyfund.org/

    Chisholm Foundation - Supports charitable causes in education, the arts, and religion, especially seed or demonstration projects. Provides application instructions and contact information.
    http://chisholmfoundation.org/

    Broadcasters' Foundation - Provides anonymous financial assistance to fellow radio and television broadcasters who are in acute need.
    http://www.broadcastersfoundation.org

    The Pew Charitable Trusts - Works in the areas of developing policy solutions, informing the public, and supporting civic life. Provides detailed funding guidelines, as well as results of research, selected news items, and career opportunities.
    http://www.pewtrusts.org/

    The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Private foundation dedicated to improving health and healthcare for Americans. Details on grant applications, information on grantees, and reports on the results of funded programs as well as Foundation press releases, publications and reports.
    http://www.rwjf.org/

    Turner Foundation - Makes grants in the areas of the environment and population. Includes information about the foundation and its interests, plus grant application materials.
    http://www.turnerfoundation.org/

    CS Fund, Warsh/Mott Legacy, and CSE Fund - Currently funding in biotechnology, industrial globalization, and food sovreignty. Provides application procedure, with list of staff, directors, and current grantees.
    http://www.csfund.org/

    PGA Foundations - Details the many foundations created by Paul Allen (co-founder of Microsoft).
    http://www.pgafoundations.com/

    Benton Foundation - Works with other groups such as National Urban League, AOL, National Endowment for the Arts to help provide solutions for bridging the digital divide. Links to various foundations including Ford, Kellogg. Offers free on-line versions of reports dealing with technology and access.
    http://www.benton.org/

    Global Greengrants Fund - Focusing on grassroots organizations in the developing world. Describes donation opportunities for individuals and organizations, with lists of grantees and of advisors.
    http://www.greengrants.org/

    XminusY Solidarity Fund - Small Netherlands-based foundation which funds social change around the world. Describes funding priorities and application process. [English/Dutch/French/Spanish]
    http://www.xminy.nl

    Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation - Funds as well as operates programs in the areas of learning differences and human services. Gives funding guidelines and descriptions of current initiatives.
    http://www.schwabfoundation.org/

    John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation - Private grantmaking foundation focused on human and community development, global security and sustainability, along with its general and fellowship programs. Information on announcements, speeches, grants, jobs, links and contacts.
    http://www.macfound.org

    Andrus Family Fund - Provides funding for social change under programs for foster care and for community reconciliation.
    http://affund.org/

    Public Welfare Foundation - pursues a strategy of "service, advocacy, and empowerment" for meeting basic human needs and promoting democratic participation for people around the globe.
    http://www.publicwelfare.org/

    Carnegie Corporation of New York - Areas funded include education and international development. Includes complete guidelines for both grants and the Carnegie Corporation Scholars program.
    http://www.carnegie.org/

    Sparkplug Foundation - Supports start-up projects and innovations in music, education and community organizing.
    http://www.sparkplugfoundation.org/

    The Rockefeller Foundation - Endowed by John D. Rockefeller and chartered in 1913 for the well-being of people throughout the world. It is one of America's oldest private foundations and one of the few with strong international interests.
    http://www.rockfound.org/

    The Clarence Foundation - Venture philanthropy which seeks out and supports innovative and successful grassroots organizations. Information on giving opportunities, vision, programs, and leadership.
    http://www.theclarencefoundation.org/

    Oak Foundation - An international philanthropy funding projects in conservation, human rights, abuse, housing, learning disabilities, and other social justice issues. Annual report, guidelines for grant applications, and contact info.
    http://www.oakfnd.org/

    The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation - Describes current funding interests in education, environment, and performing arts, with information on past grantees and foundation operations.
    http://www.hewlett.org/

    The Asia Foundation - Seeks to advance the mutual interests of the United States and the Asia-Pacific region, making grants in the areas of governance, law, and civil society; women's political participation; economic reform and development; and international relations. Guidelines and project lists available.
    http://www.asiafoundation.org/

    The Rotary Foundation - A not-for-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs.
    http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/TheRotaryFoundation/Pages/ridefault.aspx

    Van Leer Group Foundation - Discusses foundation group history and goals, including strategies for charitable giving (children and Jerusalem cultural and civic programs) and for investments.
    http://www.vanleergroupfoundation.nl/

    The Henry Luce Foundation - Focuses on American art, Asia, environment, theology, higher education, and women in science. Includes guidelines and recent awards.
    http://www.hluce.org/

    The Nippon Foundation - Work areas are international cooperative assistance, maritime development, and Japanese social welfare and volunteer support. Articles on current projects, how to apply, and information on foundation history and staff. [English/Japanese]
    http://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/

    Feinstein Foundation - Information about programs to fight hunger and to provide education and scholarships, founded by philanthropist and humanitarian Alan Shawn Feinstein.
    http://www.feinsteinfoundation.org/

    Brett Family Foundation - A grant making nonprofit organization that supports progressive charities and public policy initiations which help disadvantaged youth, improve public education, and create caring communities, particularly in Boulder, Denver, and the state of Colorado.
    http://www.brettfoundation.org/

    The Mission Foundation - Foundation develops and supports specialized projects in Native American giving, as well as diversity awareness initiatives and cultural opportunities for Hopi youth. Gives overview of work and tells how to donate.
    http://www.sacredmesa.com/MissionFoundation/MissionFoundation.htm

    Timmissartok Foundation - Providing grants for adventure in foreign lands. Includes list of recipients and summaries of their projects.
    http://www.timmissartok.com

    The Wallace Foundation - Objectives are to strengthen education leadership, improve after-school learning opportunities, and expand participation in arts and culture. Gives information on strategies, finances, results, and employment.
    http://www.wallacefoundation.org/

    Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation - Supports charitable activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and medicine, and social welfare, in Greece and internationally. Lists grantees, with information on the board and staff.
    http://www.stavrosniarchosfoundation.org

    Ford Foundation - The foundation's goals are to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation and advance human achievement . The foundation works mainly by making grants or loans that build knowledge and strengthen organizations and networks.
    http://www.fordfound.org/




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