Philanthropy

Forefront Forefront- An association of Chicago-area grantmakers formed to promote effective and responsive philanthropy. Programs, services, and initiatives along with publications and even… UK Community Foundations UK Community Foundations- Describes programs and services to members, including Fair Share Trust recipients, lists members, and explains how community foundations work. Exponent Philanthropy Exponent Philanthropy- US national association of foundations with small or no staff. Provides forum for members to discuss operations and management issues related to small found… Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Indiana Philanthropy Alliance- A resource dedicated to advancing philanthropy throughout Indiana. Describes benefits for members, with reports and calendar of events relating to p… Council of Michigan Foundations Council of Michigan Foundations- Membership association works to enhance philanthropy in the state. Provides member and nonprofit sector news, resources for improved operations, a… New Mexico Association of Grantmakers New Mexico Association of Grantmakers- Involves public and private sector grantmakers in information sharing and promotion of public policies. Provides resources for grant-makers … Council of New Jersey Grantmakers Council of New Jersey Grantmakers- Industry association which provides resources to grantmakers. Describes history, and lists staff and members, with resources for foundations and… Southeastern Council of Foundations Southeastern Council of Foundations- Describes organization structure, board members, annual conference, publications, and membership. Africa Grantmakers Affinity Group Africa Grantmakers Affinity Group- Foundations and other funders making grants in the region carry out networking, technology and information infrastructure, and issue area knowle… The Funding Exchange The Funding Exchange- A network of social justice foundations throughout the United States. Describes grantmaking funds, lists members, and provides resources and job announcement… Peace and Security Funders Group Peace and Security Funders Group- Purpose is to enhance the effectiveness of the network of grantmakers supporting work in the area of peace and security. Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR)- Promotes awareness among grantmakers about issues concerning immigrants and refugees and works to increase financial sup… Neighborhood Funders Group Neighborhood Funders Group- US network of foundations and other philanthropic organizations working to improve economic and social conditions in low-income communities. Lists upco… Delaware Valley Grantmakers Delaware Valley Grantmakers- Providing networking, knowledge and professional development opportunities for grantmakers who give in greater Philadelphia and neighboring regions. Grantmakers for Effective Organizations Grantmakers for Effective Organizations- US-based group researches and promotes practices which lead to grantee effectiveness. Describes current task groups, past results, and opp… Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers- Resources on individual and corporate giving, for foundations and financial advisors. Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS) Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS)- Global network membership associations and support organizations serving grantmakers. Describes training and resource-sharing… The European Foundation Centre The European Foundation Centre- To promote and underpin the work of foundations and corporate funders active in and with Europe. Council on Foundations Council on Foundations- A nonprofit membership association of grantmaking foundations and corporations, with a mission is to promote responsible and effective philanthropy by assi… Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues- Individual and foundation members seek to increase philanthropic resources to US lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender organizations. Lists pu… Associated Grant Makers Associated Grant Makers- Regional association of grant makers, both foundations and corporations with giving programs, in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Provides information on … Regional Association of Washington [DC] Grantmakers Regional Association of Washington [DC] Grantmakers- Describes best practices, available training and education, and research on regional giving trends, with list of member founda… Open Society Foundations Open Society Foundations- US-based private operating and grantmaking foundation that aims to promote open societies by shaping government policy and supporting education, media, p… Open Society Foundation for Albania (OSFA) Open Society Foundation for Albania (OSFA)- Describes priorities and current programs, with annual financial reports. [English/Albanian] Open Society Institute in Macedonia Open Society Institute in Macedonia- Describes national and international network programs, including education, health, media, culture, and public administration, with financial … Open Society Institute Assistance Foundation Armenia (OSIAFA) Open Society Institute Assistance Foundation Armenia (OSIAFA)- Established to assist democratic transformations. Includes annual reports, forms, information on programs, and list … Open Society Georgia Foundation Open Society Georgia Foundation- Describes health, education, media and law programs, with information on staff and study centers. Most in Georgian, with some English. Stefan Batory Foundation Stefan Batory Foundation- Private Polish foundation supports local democracy and open society. Describes donors, programs, and staff, with annual reports. [English/Polish] Soros Foundation - Moldova Soros Foundation - Moldova- Launches and finances projects in education, civil society, public administration, law, rural economic development, public health, arts and culture, me… Open Estonia Foundation Open Estonia Foundation- Focuses on European integration, civil society, and Central and Eastern European cooperation. Describes grants and programs. [English/Estonian] Open Society Fund Prague Open Society Fund Prague- Supporting the development of spiritual values, humanistic aims, education, and culture in the Czech Republic. Includes news stories and annual reports. … Fund for an Open Society Serbia Fund for an Open Society Serbia- Invests in education, science, culture and art, health system and communications. Describes current programs and past results. [English/Serbian] Slovakia Slovakia- Goal is to transform closed societies into open ones. Describes foundation, with annual report, grant application process, and news of current programs. [English/Slovak] Open Society Foundation - Sofia Open Society Foundation - Sofia- With a strategic goal of supporting Bulgaria's integration into United Europe from a broad civic perspective. Describes priorities, programs, and … The Nobel Prize Internet Archive The Nobel Prize Internet Archive- Information on past and present Nobel Prize laureates. The Noble: Visions of Our Century The Noble: Visions of Our Century- PBS program explores the discoveries and dilemmas of the last 100 years through the lens of the Nobel Prize. Nobelprize.org Nobelprize.org- Awards the annual prestigious Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, peace, medicine, economics, and literature. History, listing of laureates, and articles by invite… The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences- Selects winners of Chemistry, Physics, and Economics prizes. Describes Academy's research and other activities, along with Nobel resources. … Foundation.org Foundation.org- Browse the foundation directory, pick a listed foundation, search any foundation's information page or search any foundation's home page. Foundation home pages may… George Gund Foundation George Gund Foundation- Environmental grants focused locally in the Cleveland area, and regionally in Ohio and the Great Lakes Basisn Alaska Conservation Foundation Alaska Conservation Foundation- Receives and awards grants throughout the state to protect ecosystems and promote sustainable livelihoods. Describes grant programs and training an… Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund- Funds nongovernmental groups working in biodiversity "hotspots". They list recent grants, with application guidelines, and provide fact sheets… The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation- Supports conservation projects in North America and the Caribbean, focusing on fisheries and reefs. Describes funding criteria and applicat… The Humane Earth Foundation The Humane Earth Foundation- Swiss group which focuses on environmental protection and biodiversity, as well as food safety and access to health care. Describes grant application … Bullitt Foundation Bullitt Foundation- Funds environmental organizations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, western Montana (including the Rocky Mountain range), and coastal Alaska from… Wray and Todd Interests Wray and Todd Interests- Provides application guidelines and list of grantees for Magnolia Charitable Trust, focusing on protecting Texas habitat and wildlife. Also provides histo… Environmental Grantmakers Association Environmental Grantmakers Association- Voluntary association of foundations and giving programs concerned with the protection of the natural environment. Information about program… The Helios Environmental Resource Network The Helios Environmental Resource Network- Provides small grants (500-1000)to 501(c)3 non-profit organizations working to promote the ecological and economic sustainability of the… Whole Systems Foundation Whole Systems Foundation- Provides grants for environmental education and sustainability efforts. Integrated overview of environmental sustainability concerns. Town Creek Foundation Town Creek Foundation- Seeks a healthy environment, an informed society, and a peaceful world. The Foundation is committed to achieving its mission through public education, citiz…