- Ford Foundation - http://www.fordfound.org/
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.
- Carnegie Corporation of New York - http://www.carnegie.org/
Areas funded include education and international development. Includes complete guidelines for both grants and the Carnegie Corporation Scholars program.
- W.K.Kellogg Foundation - http://www.WKKF.org/
Focuses on improving current and future communities' quality of life in the United States, Latin America, Caribbean, and southern Africa.
- Andrew W. Mellon Foundation - http://www.mellon.org/
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.
- The Henry Luce Foundation - http://www.hluce.org/
Focuses on American art, Asia, environment, theology, higher education, and women in science. Includes guidelines and recent awards.
- The MacArthur Foundation - http://www.macfdn.org/
With guide to its programs, how to apply, research, reports, recent announcements, and other materials.
- Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund - http://www.goldmanfund.org/
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.
- The Rockefeller Foundation - http://www.rockfound.org/
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.
- Rockefeller Brothers Fund - http://www.rbf.org/
Dedicated to improving the well-being of people in transition to global interdependence.
- Charles Stewart Mott Foundation - http://www.mott.org/
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.
- Rockefeller Family Fund (RFF) - http://www.rffund.org/
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.
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - http://www.gatesfoundation.org/
Supports initiatives in education, world health and population, and community giving in the Pacific Northwest.
- Common Counsel Foundation - http://www.commoncounsel.org/
Consortium of family foundations and individual donors committed to funding economic, environmental and social justice initiatives.
- Broadcasters' Foundation - http://www.broadcastersfoundation.org
Provides anonymous financial assistance to fellow radio and television broadcasters who are in acute need.
- The Rotary Foundation - http://www.rotary.org/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.
- The Kresge Foundation - http://www.kresge.org/
Annual report, program information and FAQs for this independent, private foundation.
- Tides Foundation - http://www.tides.org/
Donor-advised grants to nonprofits working toward social change in the US and abroad.
- Brett Family Foundation - http://www.brettfoundation.org/
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.
- Jewish Fund for Justice - http://www.jfjustice.org/
A public foundation that supports grassroots organizations in which low-income people are rebuilding their communities and changing the conditions that perpetuate poverty.
- Feinstein Foundation - http://www.feinsteinfoundation.com/
Information about programs to fight hunger and to provide education and scholarships, founded by philanthropist and humanitarian Alan Shawn Feinstein.
- Benton Foundation - http://www.benton.org/
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.
- The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation - http://www.BlankFoundation.org
Supporting programs and organizations that create opportunity, enhance self-esteem and increase awareness about cultural and community issues among young men and women.
- The Lifebridge Foundation - http://www.lifebridge.org/
A grant-making United Nations affiliated NGO promoting the interconnectedness of all life and the oneness of humanity.
- Mustard Seed Foundation - http://www.msfdn.org
A Christian grant-making organization partnering with churches all over the world.
- The Kahanoff Foundation - http://www.kahanoff.com/
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.
- The Bradley Foundation - http://www.bradleyfdn.org/
Private foundation which supports conservative causes and public policy organizations.
- John Templeton Foundation - http://www.templeton.org/
Funds projects, publications and prizes emphasizing the importance of moral and spiritual approaches in science, health, and education. Describes staff, funding priorities, and publications.
- Oak Foundation - http://www.oakfnd.org/
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.
- Andrus Family Fund - http://affund.org/
Provides funding for social change under programs for foster care and for community reconciliation.
- The Clarence Foundation - http://www.theclarencefoundation.org/
Venture philanthropy which seeks out and supports innovative and successful grassroots organizations. Information on giving opportunities, vision, programs, and leadership.
- Lindbergh Foundation - http://www.lindberghfoundation.org/
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.
- The Samuel H. Kress Foundation - http://www.kressfoundation.org
Offers grants and fellowships that promote the enjoyment and understanding of European Art and Architecture.
- Cottonwood Foundation - http://www.cottonwoodfdn.org
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.
- Turner Foundation - http://www.turnerfoundation.org/
Makes grants in the areas of the environment and population. Includes information about the foundation and its interests, plus grant application materials.
- Markle Foundation - http://www.markle.org/
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.
- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - http://www.rwjf.org/
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.
- The David and Lucile Packard Foundation - http://www.packard.org/
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.
- Eisenhower Fellowships - http://eisenhowerfellowships.org/
Organizes and funds networking between potential leaders in the United States and those in other countries. Includes selection criteria.
- PGA Foundations - http://www.pgafoundations.com/
Details the many foundations created by Paul Allen (co-founder of Microsoft).
- The Asia Foundation - http://www.asiafoundation.org/
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.
- Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation - http://www.schwabfoundation.org/
Funds as well as operates programs in the areas of learning differences and human services. Gives funding guidelines and descriptions of current initiatives.
- Hedge Funds Care (HFC) - http://www.hedgefundscare.com
US-based organization whose local chapters raise and disburse funds for child abuse programs. Describes methodology, lists current recipients, and offers donation opportunities.
- The Wallace Foundation - http://www.wallacefunds.org
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.
- Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation - http://www.grdodge.org
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.
- The Nippon Foundation - http://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/
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]
- Jack D. Hidary Foundation - http://www.hidaryfoundation.org
Supports programs in economic development, international sffairs, philanthropy benchmarks, healthcare, education, and the arts. Gives grant application guidelines and describes current initiatives.
- Waitt Family Foundation - http://www.waittfoundation.org/
Partners with community resident-led efforts that seek to understand their pasts, identify current assets and challenges, and take action. Site includes foundation history, grant application and guidelines, and program news.
- Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation - http://www.chdodgefoundation.org
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.
- The Isabel Allende Foundation - http://www.isabelallendefoundation.org/
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]
- The Hitachi Foundation - http://www.hitachifoundation.org
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.
- Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation - http://www.moore.org/
Dedicated to improving the quality of life by funding projects in higher education, scientific research, the environment and the San Francisco Bay Area.
- The Arca Foundation - http://www.arcafoundation.org/
Focuses on government policy and politics. Includes grant guidelines and an overview of the review process.
- The Baker-King Fund, Inc. - http://home.earthlink.net/~bakerking/
Baltimore-based, supports organizations helping under-served segments of society. Gives board members and offers suggestions for proposals.
- Doris Duke Charitable Foundation - http://www.ddcf.org/
Mission is to improve the quality of people's lives by preserving natural environments, seeking cures for diseases, and nurturing the arts.
- Arcus Foundation - http://www.arcusfoundation.org/
Gives funding guidelines and describes current programs. Focus areas include tolerance, gay and lesbian issues, and great apes. [English/Spanish]
- CS Fund, Warsh/Mott Legacy, and CSE Fund - http://www.csfund.org/
Currently funding in biotechnology, industrial globalization, and food sovreignty. Provides application procedure, with list of staff, directors, and current grantees.
- Timmissartok Foundation - http://www.timmissartok.com
Providing grants for adventure in foreign lands. Includes list of recipients and summaries of their projects.
- John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation - http://www.macfound.org/
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.
- Free Voice - http://www.freevoice.nl/
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]
- Lilly Endowment - http://www.lillyendowment.org
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
- The Mission Foundation - http://www.sacredmesa.com/MissionFoundation/MissionFoundation.htm
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.
- Heinz Families Philanthropies - http://www.hfp.heinz.org/
Focuses on human health and aging, the environment, and women's economic opportunities. Provides family and foundations history, with details on issue areas and programs.
- The Russell Family Foundation - http://www.trff.org
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.
- The Pew Charitable Trusts - http://www.pewtrusts.org/
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.
- Hoffberger Foundation - http://www.hoffbergerfoundation.org
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.
- The Blaustein Philanthropic Group - http://www.blaufund.org/
Four independent foundations, which fund arts, human rights, and economic needs organizations. Describes recent grants and financial status for each.
- Glaser Progress Foundation - http://www.glaserprogress.org/
Focuses on measuring progress, animal advocacy, and independent media. Includes application forms and list of past grantees.
- XminusY Solidarity Fund - http://www.xminy.nl
Small Netherlands-based foundation which funds social change around the world. Describes funding priorities and application process. [English/Dutch/French/Spanish]
- The King Baudouin Foundation United States - http://www.kbfus.org/
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.
- The Skoll Foundation - http://www.skollfoundation.org
Benefits communities around the world by investing in, connecting and celebrating social entrepreneurs. Describes awards programs and recipients.
- BUILD - Excel. Lead. Succeed. - http://www.build.org/
Businesses United in Investing, Lending and Development (BUILD) is a social venture that bridges the divide between the business and human resources of Silicon Valley and aspiring youth entrepreneurs in East Menlo Park and East Palo Alto.
- The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation - http://www.hewlett.org/
Describes current funding interests in education, environment, and performing arts, with information on past grantees and foundation operations.
- Steven and Michele Kirsch Foundation - http://www.kirschfoundation.org/
Describes grantmaking as well as advocacy activities relating to disease, clean air, nuclear containment, and the Silicon Valley, with application information.
- Marra Foundation - http://www.marrafoundation.org/
Addressing issues of water use, work and economic opportunity women's welfare, and spiritual well-being. Lists recipients and community influences.
- The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc - http://www.hjweinbergfoundation.org
Funds nonprofits working with low-income people, and operates a fellowship program for executive directors. Gives brief history, with details of fellows' work.
- Flora Family Foundation - http://www.florafamily.org/
Lists recently awarded grants, with information about the family and the foundation's board and staff.
- Global Greengrants Fund - http://www.greengrants.org/
Focusing on grassroots organizations in the developing world. Describes donation opportunities for individuals and organizations, with lists of grantees and of advisors.
- Kimsey Foundation - http://www.kimseyfoundation.org/
Works in education, community development, and international partnerships and basic needs. Provides biographies of staff anf founder, with overview of program interests.
- Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation - http://www.stavrosniarchosfoundation.org
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.
- Helen Bader Foundation - http://www.hbf.org/
Milwaukee-based foundation supports programs related to health, economics, education, and Jewish life and learning.
- Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation - http://www.kauffman.org/
Focuses on entrepreneurship and on education, with Kansas City serving as an incubator for academic programs. Describes funding guidelines, past initiatives, and publications.
- Butler Family Fund - http://www.butlerfamilyfund.org/
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.
- The Moriah Fund - http://www.moriahfund.org/
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]
- Van Leer Group Foundation - http://www.vanleergroupfoundation.nl/
Discusses foundation group history and goals, including strategies for charitable giving (children and Jerusalem cultural and civic programs) and for investments.
- Chisholm Foundation - http://chisholmfoundation.org/
Supports charitable causes in education, the arts, and religion, especially seed or demonstration projects. Provides application instructions and contact information.
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