Philanthropy

Scott and Helen Nearing: The Vermont Experiment Symposium Scott and Helen Nearing: The Vermont Experiment Symposium- Learn about Scott Nearings activism during this educational symposium, June 22, 2002 at Stratton, Vermont. The Abell Foundation The Abell Foundation- Baltimore, Maryland. About the endowment, programs funded, publications and research, special programs, news and contact information. The Chesapeake Bay Trust The Chesapeake Bay Trust- Nonprofit organization that provides financial support grants to civic and community organizations, schools and volunteer groups for Chesapeake Bay resto… The Horizon Foundation The Horizon Foundation- Promotes and enhances the health and wellness of Howard County, Maryland. Includes foundation information, mission, grants, news, initiatives, and publicat… Katharine Matthies Foundation, The Katharine Matthies Foundation, The- Supports programs that meet social and community needs for tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations in the towns of Seymour, Oxford, Beacon Falls, A… Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust- Funds education, medical and scientific research, and youth programs, primarily in Iowa and Illinois. Describes history, specific funding interests… Boston Foundation for Architecture Boston Foundation for Architecture- Supports public education programs in Massachusetts related to design and the built environment; includes grant application and list of past re… Gill Foundation Gill Foundation- Considers grant applications from lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and allied organizations in non-urban areas, as well as HIV/AIDS organizations and Colora… Archstone Foundation Archstone Foundation- For issues related to older people in the US. Contains information about types of projects funded, news and publications. LEF Foundation LEF Foundation- Group supporting the creation and presentation of contemporary work in the fields of visual art, performing art, new media, literary art, architecture and design. … Rahima Charitable and Educational Organization Rahima Charitable and Educational Organization- Established to serve the needy, the less fortunate, and those requiring assistance; to take care of their immediate needs; and then… The Rose Hills Foundation The Rose Hills Foundation- Makes grants to nonprofit agencies serving Southern California, particularly the San Gabriel Valley and East Los Angeles, in the areas of arts and cultu… Z. Reynolds Foundation Z. Reynolds Foundation- Funds projects that accomplish systemic reform and have North Carolina-wide impact. Features history, focus areas, awards information, application guidelin… Nancy Graves Foundation Nancy Graves Foundation- Established in 1996 through a provision of the artist's Last Will and Testament to give grants to individual artists. National Endowment for the Humanities National Endowment for the Humanities- Agency of the US government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. They describe … Tiger Woods Foundation Tiger Woods Foundation- The foundation supports programs that encourage youth to dream big dreams, engage the community in helping youngsters pursue their goals, and ensure young … National Trust for Historic Preservation National Trust for Historic Preservation- Preservation information, features, events and activism for America's historic places. American Council of Learned Societies American Council of Learned Societies- Private non-profit federation of sixty-one national scholarly organizations. The mission of the ACLS, as set forth in its constitution, is t… Meadows Foundation Meadows Foundation- Addresses basic human needs, the environment, and cultural enrichment, primarily in Texas. Describe current programs and funding priorities, with financial and… Rasch Foundation Rasch Foundation- Funds areas include education, health and medical research, environment, and animal welfare, with an emphasis on measurable results. They list some recent recipi… Catherine Donnelly Foundation Catherine Donnelly Foundation- Funds programs in housing, adult education, and environmental. Describes vision of founder and grant priorities, with lists of recipients and of boa… Tides Canada Foundation Tides Canada Foundation- National public foundation providing grants to charities addressing inequality and environmental stewardship in Canada. News from recent projects and tips… The Muttart Foundation The Muttart Foundation- Supports charities in Canada, primarily in Alberta, Saskatchewan, the North West Territories and the Yukon. Describes grant programs, lists past grantees, … For Child Sponsors For Child Sponsors- Discussion group for child sponsors, focused on discussing the kids themselves. Sponsors Net Club Sponsors Net Club- Active discussion group for child sponsors. Amigos de las Americas, Austin Chapter Amigos de las Americas, Austin Chapter- Amigos sends primarily high school and college aged volunteers to Latin America each summer to assist in community development projects. Se… Seeds of Hope Seeds of Hope- Offer a wide range of support for children living in extreme poverty in Peru and offer many ways to help including working in classrooms, preparing meals or fundrai… amaZOOnico amaZOOnico- Wildlife rehabilitation centre located in the Amazon Basin of Ecuador that seeks the assistance of veterinarians, zoo keepers and scientific volunteers. FUNDCOIPA FUNDCOIPA- The foundation manages a 2710 hectare rainforest reserve and provides volunteer, tourism and research opportunities within the reserve and Shuar community Arutam and th… Unilanguage: Solidarity and Language Unilanguage: Solidarity and Language- Opportunities includes social work for the poor and basic skills training in two rural regions of Argentina. Medo Medo- Small grassroots organization based in Panama whose mission is to match the skills of international volunteers with the needs of local groups and projects. Makikita Quykuway Makikita Quykuway- This volunteer program provides the opportunity to help the poorest people of Peru, experience the Peruvian culture, and learn the Spanish Language in a practic… Fazenda Iracambi Fazenda Iracambi- Works with the local community on seeking solutions to conservation and development problems. They invite the participation of researchers and volunteers with an… Volunteer Latin America Volunteer Latin America- Provides information on volunteering opportunities in Central and South America in the environmental and humanitarian sectors. Also offer voluntary work c… Gaia Ecovillage Gaia Ecovillage- Living and learning centre which offer courses in permaculture and community living. They also offer volunteer work in different areas of the Ecovillage project s… Telephone Counselling Telephone Counselling- A reference for people interested in volunteering as a telephone counsellor in Melbourne, Victoria. Information and tips for the novice. Australian Business Volunteers Australian Business Volunteers- Recruits and places business volunteers with businesses and enterprises in the Pacific and South East Asia, to assist with training, transfer of sk… Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)- Recruits skilled New Zealanders to work overseas as volunteers, and share skills, energy and experience. Information about programs and opportuniti… International Volunteers for Peace (IVP) International Volunteers for Peace (IVP)- IVP is the Australian contact for Service Civil International (SCI), a world wide organisation promoting peace and justice through volunt… New Zealand Trust for Conservation Volunteers New Zealand Trust for Conservation Volunteers- Conservation related volunteer opportunities in New Zealand. Short and longer term available. Includes description of current projec… Global Volunteer Network Global Volunteer Network- Connecting people with developing communities in need. Information about volunteer opportunities with partner organizations in China, Ecuador, Ghana, Nep… Afghans for Afghans Afghans for Afghans- A humanitarian and educational people-to-people project that is sending hand-knit and crocheted blankets, hats, mittens, socks, sweaters, and vests to the peo… TelecomPioneers TelecomPioneers- Volunteer organization and service club made up of US and Canadian telecommunications industry employees and retirees. Information about membership, projects and … Eco-jobs.info Eco-jobs.info- Offers volunteer opportunities, internships, and workcamps focused on the protection of the environment in Europe. EIL - Cultural and Educational Travel EIL - Cultural and Educational Travel- Aims to bring people from different cultures together to improve international understanding. Places individuals into community and voluntee… The European Volunteer Centre (CEV) The European Volunteer Centre (CEV)- European umbrella association of twenty-nine national and regional volunteer centres across Europe. Includes an overview of volunteer opportun… SNV Netherlands Development Organisation SNV Netherlands Development Organisation- Supports organisations in the South committed to fighting poverty and improving local governance. SNV provides technical and organisation… NABUUR NABUUR- Online volunteering opportunities. Local communities in developing countries get a village. Visitors are invited to become virtual neighbors of these villages and to help … Camphill Communities of Ireland Camphill Communities of Ireland- Communities creating a comprehensive, therapeutic and supportive environment where people with special needs can live and make their home together… Sunseed Trust / Sunseed Desert Technology Sunseed Trust / Sunseed Desert Technology- Develops ways of reclaiming semi-arid land and helping the lives of people living on such land, through research and experimentation, an…