Foundations and similar nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is making charitable grants to organizations or individuals. This category also includes sites for associations of grant-making foundations, and for resources for such foundations, such as consulting services in evaluating grant applications.- Category ID : 448766
Focuses on entrepreneurship and on education, with Kansas City serving as an incubator for academic programs. Describes funding guidelines, past initiatives, and publications.
Dedicated to improving the quality of life by funding projects in higher education, scientific research, the environment and the San Francisco Bay Area.
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.
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.
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.
Funds projects, publications and prizes emphasizing the importance of moral and spiritual approaches in science, health, and education. Describes staff, funding priorities, and publications.
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.
Describes grantmaking as well as advocacy activities relating to disease, clean air, nuclear containment, and the Silicon Valley, with application information.
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.
Areas funded include education and international development. Includes complete guidelines for both grants and the Carnegie Corporation Scholars program.
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.
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.
Supporting programs and organizations that create opportunity, enhance self-esteem and increase awareness about cultural and community issues among young men and women.
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.
Venture philanthropy which seeks out and supports innovative and successful grassroots organizations. Information on giving opportunities, vision, programs, and leadership.
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.
Makes grants in the areas of the environment and population. Includes information about the foundation and its interests, plus grant application materials.
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.
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.
Funds as well as operates programs in the areas of learning differences and human services. Gives funding guidelines and descriptions of current initiatives.
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.
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]
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.
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.
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.
Currently funding in biotechnology, industrial globalization, and food sovereignty. Provides application procedure, with list of staff, directors, and current grantees.
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
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.
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.
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.
Focusing on grassroots organizations in the developing world. Describes donation opportunities for individuals and organizations, with lists of grantees and of advisors.
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.
Discusses foundation group history and goals, including strategies for charitable giving (children and Jerusalem cultural and civic programs) and for investments.
Supports charitable causes in education, the arts, and religion, especially seed or demonstration projects. Provides application instructions and contact information.
pursues a strategy of "service, advocacy, and empowerment" for meeting basic human needs and promoting democratic participation for people around the globe.
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.
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]