Philanthropy

Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation- Environmental grantmaking areas includes Toxics, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Communities, and Metropolitan New York City Norman Foundation Norman Foundation- Makes grants to strengthen communities, prevent the use of toxics, and link environmental justice with economic justice Energy Foundation Energy Foundation- Mission is to assist in the nation's transition to a sustainable energy future by promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy The Heinz Endowments The Heinz Endowments- Comprises two private foundations sharing a mission to help southwestern Pennsylvania thrive economically, ecologically, educationally and culturally. Includ… The Reef Ball Foundation The Reef Ball Foundation- Non-profit organization dedicated to making new aquatic habitats by helping folks build Reef Ball artificial reefs and teaching about the value of natura… Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment- California. Nurtures positive interactions between communities, the environment and the economy through grantmaking, research … Temper of the Times Foundation Temper of the Times Foundation- US. Promotes use of standard marketing concepts to increase environmental awareness. Gives application guidelines and procedures, with information … National Fish and Wildlife Foundation National Fish and Wildlife Foundation- A collaborative effort between the NFWF, BLM, the FS, BOR and Trout Unlimited to restore the health of riverine systems and their native spe… Anza-Borrego Foundation Anza-Borrego Foundation- A non-profit organization supporting California State Parks by acquiring land for the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park through donation or by purchase from … Beldon Fund Beldon Fund- Funds US advocacy organizations working in human health and the environment, or in "key states". Provides grant guidelines and application, with annual reports and li… New England Forestry Foundation New England Forestry Foundation- Nonprofit group promotes the conservation and sustainable management of private and municipal forests in the region. Includes mission statement, s… Great Lakes Protection Fund Great Lakes Protection Fund- Supports collaborative actions to improve the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem The Brainerd Foundation The Brainerd Foundation- Foundation dedicated to protecting the environment of the Pacific Northwest. Web site describes its support of grassroots-oriented projects in Washington,… SME Education Foundation SME Education Foundation- Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation. Provides grants and scholarships to students and others who support their mission. James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation- The Foundation offers James Madison Fellowships to a select group of individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the Ameri… Thurgood Marshall College Fund Thurgood Marshall College Fund- TMCF supports and represents students attending its member-schools that include publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HB… The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation- US. Provides information and application materials for grants and scholarships for high school and college students. The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation- Independent, nonprofit organization, attempts to maximize human potential through education. The Foundation seeks to sponsor exc… The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education- Grants to public schools and employees for professional development, teacher retention, arts education, and improving achievem… Kamitei Foundation Kamitei Foundation- Netherlands-based organization works with Tanzanian communities to improve primary education infrastructure, as well as provide scholarships for secondary voca… The J & M Foundation The J & M Foundation- Primarily funds higher education in the US and Israel. Lists grantees and provides application. James S. Kemper Foundation James S. Kemper Foundation- Focuses on small, private undergraduate colleges, with a particular emphasis on liberal arts education and its relationship to careers in business. Pro… The Teagle Foundation The Teagle Foundation- Supports new thinking in higher education, including liberal arts and assessment and measurement, as well as funding social programs in New York City. Descr… Lumina Foundation for Education Lumina Foundation for Education- Focuses on education after high school, including community colleges, adult education, and lifelong learning. Describes granting guidelines, with … Mannix Canby Foundation Mannix Canby Foundation- Funds nonprofits and schools helping the at-risk and under-served youth of Puget Sound, Washington. Describes funding criteria and lists past recipients. Jesse Owens Foundation Jesse Owens Foundation- Financial assistance to students attending Ohio State University. Provides application forms and requirements of participants, as well as information on Ow… University of Minnesota Foundation University of Minnesota Foundation- Advances the University's mission by raising and managing private dollars for scholarships, world-class faculty, leading-edge research, new fac… William T. Grant Foundation William T. Grant Foundation- Working to create a society that values young people and enables them to reach their full potential. It pursues this goal by investing in research and… Belgian American Educational Foundation Belgian American Educational Foundation- Fellowships for Belgians to study or do research in the U.S.A. or for Americans to study or do research in Belgium. Also offers an Alumni … Club Foundation Club Foundation- Established to make increased educational opportunities for club management possible. The Ball Foundation The Ball Foundation- Provides research and development tools for educational systems throughout the US such as aptitude battery tests; features include information on career and e… NAFSA: Association of International Educators NAFSA: Association of International Educators- This association promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from the US by offering awards and scholarships. National Endowment for Financial Education National Endowment for Financial Education- Foundation dedicated to the mission of helping all Americans acquire the information and gain the skills necessary to take control of t… Verizon Foundation Verizon Foundation- Supports all qualified nonprofit organizations with a valid tax-exempt ID, 501(C)3 with a goal of assisting communities in the United States. The Fieldstone Foundation The Fieldstone Foundation- Funds programs which deal specifically with projects for children and families, including drug and alcohol abuse, child abuse, community violence, and s… eBay Foundation eBay Foundation- Information on funding for children, education, volunteerism, economic and community revitalization, and the environment. GE Foundation GE Foundation- Areas of funding interest include education, arts and culture, and public policy. Bayer Foundations Bayer Foundations- Grantmaking in three areas: "civic and community programs; science education and workforce development; and the arts, arts education and culture." The Bechtel Group Foundation The Bechtel Group Foundation- Primary areas of interest feature youth and educational programs, particularly math and science education, and to selected colleges and universities,… Avon Foundation Avon Foundation- Established in 1955 to fund programs for economic opportunity and physical emotional well-being of women. Details about breast cancer funding, economic and divers… The John Deere Foundation The John Deere Foundation- Contributes to human services, community development, educational enterprises, and cultural opportunities. Ben & Jerry's Foundation Ben & Jerry's Foundation- Funding interests are focused on "grass roots organizing" in communities. Guidelines, recipient list, and application form. ExxonMobil ExxonMobil- Provides an overview of the corporation's support in the arts, education, development, and other areas, through the ExxonMobil Foundation, direct grantmaking, and othe… The Adolph Coors Foundation The Adolph Coors Foundation- The Adolph Coors Foundation contains the annual report along with guidelines and procedures to apply for grants. The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation- US. Funds community and children's programs in Texas, Tennessee, Idaho, and Oregon. Gives application guidelines and dates. DuPont Philanthropy DuPont Philanthropy- Dedicated to funding programs in community service, the environment, and education. AT&T Foundation AT&T Foundation- Grantmaking areas include education, arts and culture, and civic and community service. Adobe Community Relations Council Adobe Community Relations Council- Site provides information on Adobe software product donations. Deloitte and Touche Foundation Deloitte and Touche Foundation- Funds teaching and research in accounting, business, and related fields within the U.S. Progress Energy Foundation Progress Energy Foundation- Partners with education, economic development, and environmental organizations in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. Annual report available.