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  • David and Lucile Packard Foundation
    Provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the following program areas: Conservation and Science; Population; and Children, Families, and Communities.
    www.packard.org
  • Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation
    Program areas include scholarships and research grants, international competitions, and support for Hellenic Studies.
    www.onassis.gr
  • Allavida
    International organization bringing together grant-making, training, capacity building, research, and publishing.
    www.allavida.org
  • American Endowmment Foundation (AEF)
    Offers information about charitable donor-advised funds.
    www.aefonline.org
  • Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
    Makes grants in the following areas: conservation and the environment, cultural programs, higher education and scholarship, population, and public affairs.
    www.mellon.org
  • Andrus Family Fund
    Provides funds to support transition frameworks for social change.
    www.affund.org
  • Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
    Private family foundation that supports programs that offer opportunities to the disadvantaged, strengthens the bond of families, and improves the quality of people's lives.
    www.crownmemorial.org
  • Arthur B. Schultz Foundation
    Seeks to empower individuals worldwide through offering grants for business education, economic development, and environmental conservation.
    www.absfoundation.org
  • Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
    Supports programs and organizations that create opportunity, enhance self-esteem and increase awareness about cultural and community issues among young men and women.
    www.BlankFoundation.org
  • Ashoka (2)
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Grant_Making_Foundations/Ashoka
  • Association of Small Foundations
    Assists foundations with few or no staff by providing information, training, and networking services.
    www.smallfoundations.org
  • Betaseron Champions of Courage
    Grant-giving program that recognizes achievements of people with MS and provides financial grants to support their inspirational work in their respective communities.
    www.championsofcourage.org
  • Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
    Contributing toward increasing access to innovations in education, technology, and world health.
    www.gatesfoundation.org
  • Calvin K. Kazanjian Economics Foundation, Inc.
    Promoting economic literacy.
    www.kazanjian.org
  • Carnegie Corporation of New York (2)
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Grant_Making_Foundations/Carnegie_Corporation_of_New_York
  • Change Happens Foundation
    Nonprofit private foundation that supports the development of innovative technology and progressive ideas that generate a force for positive change.
    www.changehappens.us
  • Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation
    Dedicated to furthering a balance between technological advancement and environmental preservation.
    www.lindberghfoundation.org
  • Charles A. Dana Foundation
    Supports health research and school reform by means of grants and public education initiatives.
    www.dana.org
  • Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
    Administers grants relevant to civil society, environment, Flint, MI, and poverty, as well as special projects.
    www.mott.org
  • Claude Pepper Foundation
    Promotes policies and programs that will improve health, provide economic opportunity, and contribute to social justice for all Americans, with an emphasis on the elderly.
    www.pepperfoundation.org
  • Coleman Foundation
    Offers grants for entrepreneurship education, cancer research, housing and education for the handicapped, and other educational programs.
    www.colemanfoundation.org
  • Common Counsel Foundation
    Offers strategic philanthropic advisory services to donors and family foundations while serving the community at large.
    www.commoncounsel.org
  • Compton Foundation, Inc.
    Supporting peace, the environment, the arts, and numerous other causes.
    www.comptonfoundation.org
  • Council on Foundations
    Association of foundations and corporations, serving the public good by promoting and enhancing effective and responsible philanthropy.
    www.cof.org
  • Dagmar and Vaclav Havel Foundation VIZE 97
    Founded by Dagmar and V?clav Havel to support a broad range of interests, including social care, health care, education, and culture.
    www.vize.cz/en/index.php
  • Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund
    Fund honoring the memory of the late Princess Diana. Site details the grants awarded by the Fund and includes information on applying for grants and how the money is raised by the Fund. Also offers Princess Diana photos and chronology.
    www.theworkcontinues.org
  • Do Right Foundation
    Seeks to fund pilot programs addressing violence prevention, joblessness, justice system productivity, welfare, government efficiency and parenting skills.
    www.doright.org
  • Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, The
    Contributing to programs in the arts, medicine, the environment, and child abuse prevention.
    www.ddcf.org
  • Echoing Green Foundation
    Provides fellowships to social entreprenuers who are creating their own public service organizations or independent projects.
    www.echoinggreen.org
  • Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, The
    Working towards a vision of self-sufficient people in healthy communities.
    www.emkf.org
  • Feed the Minds
    Supports literacy, publishing, education, and other causes in developing countries through grants.
    www.feedtheminds.org
  • First Hand Foundation
    International nonprofit organization founded by Cerner Corporation that offers financial assistance to families of children with health problems.
    www.firsthandfoundation.org
  • Fishman Family Foundation
    Established as a long-term charitable giving program.
    www.fishman.org
  • Flora Family Foundation
    Supporting selected activities of charitable organizations. Proposals accepted by invitation only.
    www.florafamily.org
  • Flying Elephants Foundation [pick] [read review]
    Awarding grants to individuals from a broad range of disciplines in the arts and sciences whose work inspires a reverence for the natural world.
    www.flyingelephants.org
  • Ford Foundation, The@
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Grant_Making_Foundations/Ford_Foundation
  • Foundation Center
    Independent nonprofit organization established by foundations to increase public understanding of the foundation field.
    www.fdncenter.org
  • French American Charitable Trust (FACT)
    Supports nonprofit organizations in the United States and in France, working on root causes of poverty and inequality.
    www.factservices.org
  • Gae Online
    Manages several grants structured to help individuals establish a small business.
    www.gaeonline.com
  • George Haligua Foundation
    Aims to help build and maintain the cornerstones of the education, health, and human rights we all deserve.
    www.georgehaliguafoundation.com
  • Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation@
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Morristown/Entertainment_and_Arts
  • Gere Foundation, The
    Founded by actor and activist Richard Gere. Awards grants to humanitarian organizations.
    www.gerefoundation.org
  • German Marshall Fund of the U.S.
    Supports U.S.-European cooperation and operates programs to assist with political, economic and environmental reforms in Europe. Created as a permanent memorial to the Marshall Plan.
    www.gmfus.org
  • Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
    Promotes the advancement and perpetuation of humanistic inquiry and artistic creativity by encouraging excellence in scholarship and in the performing arts, and by supporting research libraries and other institutions that preserve cultural heritage resources.
    www.delmas.org
  • Gulley Foundation, The
    Helping other nonprofits and individuals provide humanitarian aid around the world.
    www.gulleyfoundation.org
  • Heinz Endowments (7)
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Grant_Making_Foundations/Heinz_Endowments
  • Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation@
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/Grant_Making_Foundations
  • Ho-Am Prize
    Awarded in five areas for outstanding public service and commitment.
    www.hoamprize.org
  • Impact Fund, The
    Funding and technical assistance for public interest litigation in the areas of civil and human rights, environmental justice and poverty law.
    www.impactfund.org
  • Ittleson Foundation
    Providing resources for organizations that serve the environment, those with AIDS, and those with mental health problems.
    www.IttlesonFoundation.org
  • J.C. Downing Foundation
    Supports a variety of philanthropic projects through grants to nonprofit organizations.
    www.jcdowning.org
  • Jackie Robinson Foundation
    Nurtures scholars who are the living legacy of his dedication to improving America for everyone.
    www.jackierobinson.org
  • Jeff Gordon Foundation
    Supporting the physical, social, and intellectual needs of children and their families.
    www.jeffgordonfoundation.org
  • John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (2)
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Grant_Making_Foundations/John_D__and_Catherine_T__MacArthur_Foundation
  • John Ernest Foundation
    Supports maverick organizations in their work with mentors to provide new opportunities .
    www.tjef.org
  • John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
    Provides fellowships for advanced professionals in all fields (natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, creative arts) except the performing arts.
    www.gf.org
  • Kirsch Foundation
    Provides medical research, environmental, and Silicon Valley community grants. Also engages in environmental lobbying, political reform, and other issue-based activities.
    www.kirschfoundation.org
  • Kresge Foundation
    Independent, private foundation, was created in 1924 by Sebastian S. Kresge "to promote the well-being of mankind." Seeks to strengthen the capacity of charitable organizations to provide effective programs of quality.
    www.kresge.org
  • Lannan Foundation
    Promoting and protecting cultural freedom, diversity, and creativity in the arts, literary programs, and indigenous communities.
    www.lannan.org
  • Lawrence Foundation
    Making charitable contributions and grants to support educational, environmental, and health causes.
    www.thelawrencefoundation.org
  • Leary Firefighters Foundation, The
    Founded by actor Denis Leary in response to the Worcester Firefighter tragedy of 1999. Provides funding and resources for fire departments to obtain the highest level of equipment, technology, and training, as well as resources to the families of firefighters who have perished or have been injured in the line of duty.
    www.learyfirefightersfoundation.org
  • Lennon Family Foundation
    Supports conservation, education, scientific, and humanitarian causes. Uses donated time to eliminate administrative costs.
    www.lennonfamilyfund.org
  • Lilly Endowment
    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.
    www.lillyendowment.org
  • Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program
    Awards grants directly to Christian congregations to allow pastors to step away briefly from the persistent obligations of daily parish life and to engage in a period of renewal and reflection.
    www.clergyrenewal.org
  • Markle Foundation
    Provides funding in the development and use of the technologies of communication and information to enhance lifelong learning and promote an informed citizenry.
    www.markle.org
  • Marlene F. Johnson Fund
    Provides information on applying for grants for scholarly writings concerning Christian Science. Summarizes past scholarship on the denomination's history, Biblical roots, and healing practice.
    www.johnsonfund.org
  • Max and Anna Levinson Foundation
    Private foundation making grants for social, environmental, Jewish, and cultural projects aimed at developing a more humane society.
    www.levinsonfoundation.org
  • Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation
    Nonprofit charitable organization that awards grants and scholarships and administers charitable endowment funds.
    www.midnebraskafoundation.org
  • Nathan Cummings Foundation
    Private grantmaking foundation focusing on arts, environment, health, Jewish life, spirituality, and democratic values.
    www.ncf.org
  • National Endowment for Financial Education
    Nonprofit foundation dedicated to helping individual Americans acquire the information and gain the skills necessary to take control of their financial lives.
    www.nefe.org
  • National Network of Grantmakers
    Membership association of funders committed to supporting organizations working for social and economic justice.
    www.nng.org
  • New Profit Inc.
    Venture philanthropy fund partnering with promising social enterprises to help increase their social impact.
    www.newprofit.com
  • Nippon Foundation, The
    Private organization supporting programs in a wide array of fields and locations.
    www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/eng
  • Nobel Foundation (289)
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Grant_Making_Foundations/Nobel_Foundation
  • Noel Foundation
    Encourages and supports the advancement of women around the world by funding entrepreneurial and educational programs.
    www.thenoelfoundation.org
  • Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation, The
    Supports programs and projects which address subjects including hunger, world peace, cultural diversity, leadership, agricultural science, the environment, and service learning.
    www.normanborlaug.org
  • Norman Foundation
    Making grants to organizations in the areas of civil rights and individual liberties, economic justice, and environmental justice.
    www.normanfdn.org
  • Onaway Trust
    Supporting extensive numbers of projects worldwide, including poverty and disaster relief, animal welfare, and the support of indigenous peoples. Donate online.
    www.onaway.org
  • Oprah's Angel Network
    Founded by Oprah Winfrey. Oprah's Angel Network supported programs for women, children, and families, educational programs, and health and human services.
    www.oprah.com/entity/angelnetwork
  • Paul Hamlyn Foundation, The
    Focusing on the arts, education, and overseas projects which are concentrated in India.
    www.phf.org.uk
  • Pears Foundation, The
    U.K.-based charitable foundation supporting human rights, community and education, disability, international development, and Israel projects.
    www.pearsfoundation.org.uk
  • Pew Charitable Trusts (3)
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Grant_Making_Foundations/Pew_Charitable_Trusts
  • Progressive Technology Project (PTP)
    Seeks to raise the scope and scale of technology resources available to grassroots organizing groups.
    www.progressivetech.org
  • Resist, Inc.
    Providing grants to grassroots activist, progressive and radical groups and organizations in the United States.
    resistinc.org
  • RGK Foundation
    Independent foundation supports medical, educational, and community programs and research, without geographic limitations.
    www.rgkfoundation.org
  • Rockefeller Brothers Fund
    Private, grantmaking foundation.
    www.rbf.org
  • Rockefeller Foundation, The@
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Grant_Making_Foundations/Rockefeller_Foundation__The
  • Roger Clemens Foundation
    Roger Clemens' foundation supporting educational, charitable, literary, scientific, and religious activities for children.
    www.rogerclemensonline.com
  • Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
    Private foundation engaged in agricultural education, plant biology research, and grant-making.
    www.noble.org
  • Scaife Foundations
    Family of conservative foundations that fund public policy, family and traditional values, historic preservation and education programs.
    www.scaife.com
  • Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation
    Encourages and supports policy analysis, advocacy, and research, as well as educational and artistic activities that address issues around society's changing family structure and its cultural and ethnic diversity.
    www.sdrubin.org
  • Skoll Foundation
    The Skoll Foundation advances systemic change to benefit communities around the world by investing in, connecting, and celebrating social entrepreneurs.
    www.skollfoundation.org
  • Sloan Foundation
    Philanthropic nonprofit institution established by Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. in 1934. The Foundation's programs and interests include science and technology, standard of living and economic performance, education and careers in science and technology, national issues, and more.
    www.sloan.org
  • Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion
    Given each year, the award honors an outstanding living individual who has shown extraordinary originality advancing the world's understanding of God and/or spirituality.
    www.templetonprize.org
  • The Tanya and Charles Brandes Foundation
    Supports basic research, clinical and scientific initiatives, education and conservation programs, as well as visual and performing arts.
    www.brandesfoundation.org
  • Thomas C. Wales Memorial Foundation
    Charitable foundation promoting fairer justice, rational discourse, community involvement, and related causes.
    www.walesfoundation.org
  • Timmissartok Foundation
    Offering grants to individuals who undertake adventures in foreign lands.
    www.timmissartok.com
  • Twenty-First Century Foundation
    Makes grants to support African American community revitalization, education, and leadership development.
    www.21cf.org
  • United Nations Foundation (UNF)
    Promotes the partnership between the public and private sectors in order to raise funds and provide grants for UN initiatives. Focuses on children's health, environment, women and population, and humanitarian projects.
    www.unfoundation.org
  • W. M. Keck Foundation
    Writes grants primarily in the areas of medical research, science and engineering. Also supports liberal arts colleges and selected community and civic services.
    www.wmkeck.org
  • W.K. Kellogg Foundation
    Focusing on building the capacity of individuals, communities, and institutions to solve their own problems.
    www.wkkf.org
  • We Share Foundation
    Raising funds and making grants to support humanitarian, educational, and research causes worldwide.
    www.wesharefoundation.org
  • Werner Erhard Foundation
    Offers information on the endeavors of the Werner Erhard Foundation to promote research, communication, and education.
    www.wernererhardfoundation.org
  • William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
    Supports programs in education, performing arts, population, environment, conflict resolution, family and community development, and U.S.-Latin American relations.
    www.hewlett.org
 


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