FOUNDATIONS, FUNDS and TRUSTS
A list of
Foundations, Funds and Trusts that Give Grants to Environmental Organizations is provided below. The list is out of date (October 9, 2006) but may still have useful information. Conservation Grants The Carlson Family Foundation The Carlson Family Foundation 59 Merrimac Dr. Trumbull, CT 06611-1725 Donor(s): Metta R. Rehnberg+; Rehnberg Charitable Lead Annuity Trust; Harry A. Rehnberg Marital Trust. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1994 in CT. Purpose and activities: Giving for higher education scholarships, youth and health services, religious programs, environmental and parks conservation, historical societies and for women's services. Fields of interest: Animals/wildlife; Education; Environment; Health care; Historic preservation/historical societies; Human services; Religion; Women. Geographic focus: Connecticut Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in CT. No grants to individuals. Application information:Contributes only to pre-selected organizations. Officer: Stephanie Murray, Secy. Directors: Jennifer McCann; Harry C. Rehnberg; Jon Rehnberg. Financial data: (yr. ended 08/31/04): Assets, $2,109,721 (M); gifts received, $117,801; expenditures, $119,990; total giving, $108,450; qualifying distributions, $113,718; giving activities include $108,450 for 43 grants (high: $7,000; low: $500). EIN: 133762819 Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2002. $22,000 to Pine Ridge School, Williston, VT, For tuition for learning disabled student. $5,000 to Connecticut River Museum, Essex, CT, For general support. $5,000 to Saint Andrews Church, Marble Dale, CT, For general support. $2,500 to American Parkinson Disease Association, Staten Island, NY, For general support. $2,500 to Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut, Uncasville, CT, For general support. $2,500 to Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Old Lyme, CT, For program support and scholarships. $2,500 to Womens Center of Southeastern Connecticut, New London, CT, For general support. $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut, Bridgeport, CT, For general support. $1,000 to Heifer Project International, Little Rock, AR, For general support. $1,000 to Womens Center of Greater Danbury, Danbury, CT, For general support. ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
The Marion L. Dailey Foundation 247-03 Hamilton Ave. Stamford, CT 06902 Contact: Marion L. Dailey, Pres. Donor(s): Marion L. Dailey. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1987 in CT. Purpose and activities: Giving primarily for education and human services and to further the development, promotion and preservation and interest in cultural and/or historical activities, conservation and preservation of open space and natural resources, and programs oriented to the care and enhancement of youth. Fields of interest: Christian agencies & churches; Education; Food banks; Housing/shelter; Human services. Geographic focus: Connecticut Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in CT. No grants to individuals. Application information:Contributes only to pre-selected organizations. Officer: Marion L. Dailey, Pres. Financial data: (yr. ended 09/30/04): Assets, $753,597 (M); gifts received, $35,000; expenditures, $95,641; total giving, $94,271; qualifying distributions, $94,271; giving activities include $94,271 for grants. EIN: 222859795 ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center The Dibner Fund, Inc. P.O. Box 7575 Wilton, CT 06897 Telephone: (203) 761-9904 Contact: Marci B. Sternheim, Ph.D., Pres. FAX: (203) 761-9989 E-mail: info@dibnerfund.org URL: http://www.dibnerfund.org Donor(s): Barbara Dibner+; Bern Dibner+; David Dibner+. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Incorporated in 1957 in CT. Purpose and activities: Support in seven particular areas: environment (emphasis on clean water and rivers); history of science and technology; humanitarian causes; Jewish heritage and culture; peaceful coexistence; science education (emphasis on support for science/math literacy and careers for minorities, and girls/women); also giving for selected community organizations. Program area(s): The grantmaker has identified the following area(s) of interest: History of Science and Technology: Supporting scholarship in the history of science and technology, and increasing the public's awareness of our scientific heritage through educational outreach programs and publications. Humanitarian: Assisting selected agencies which offer non-governmental material aid or medical care to people in crisis areas suffering as a result of armed conflict or natural disasters. Also supporting agencies that provide specialty medical treatment in underdeveloped areas as well as refugee resettlement. Jewish Heritage and Culture: Sustaining programs that preserve the heritage of Jewish life and culture in American society, as well as elsewhere in the world. Peaceful Coexistence: Enabling programs or agencies that bridge different ethnic, religious, and racial groups and help build practical community relationships of mutual respect while cultivating a culture of tolerance for their differences. Preservation of Water Resources: Identifying selected opportunities to study, restore, and protect environmental resources with particular focus on the world's diminishing access to fresh water. Science Education: Encouraging young people to develop and sustain interest and pursue careers in science and technology, through support of college and college preparatory science programs, with particular focus on young women, and minority groups. Science museums and special mathematics and science tutoring programs are also encouraged. Selected Community Organizations: Sharing in the responsibility to aid selected local nonprofit agencies serving the communities of the foundation and its trustees. Fields of interest: Disasters, preparedness/services; Education; Engineering/technology; Environment; Europe; Higher education; International peace/security; Israel; Minorities; Native Americans/American Indians; Science. Geographic focus: Connecticut; Massachusetts; New York Types of support: Conferences/seminars, Program development. Limitations: Giving primarily in CT, MA, and NY, some national and international giving. No support for religious sects or institutions, or political parties or programs. No grants to individuals, or generally for building or endowment funds, scholarships, fellowships (except through universities, educational agencies and/or specific academic programs) capital expenditures, matching gifts or seed money; no loans. Publications: Application guidelines, Grants list, Program policy statement. Application information: Application form not required. Applicants should submit the following: 1) results expected from proposed grant 2) copy of IRS Determination Letter 3) copy of most recent annual report/audited financial statement/990 4) how project's results will be evaluated or measured 5) copy of current year's organizational budget and/or project budget 6) listing of additional sources and amount of support 7) additional materials/documentation Letter of application required if applicant meets guidelines. Grants are not automatically renewed each year. Letter of proposal must be sent and will be reviewed by trustees. Initial approach: Letter Copies of proposal: 1 Board meeting date(s): Quarterly Deadline(s): None Final notification: Usually within 60 days Officers and Trustees:* Marci B. Sternheim, Ph.D., Pres.; Brent Dibner,* V.P.; Frances K. Dibner,* V.P.; Michael Cohen; Daniel Dibner; Stephen D. Shapiro. Number of staff: 1 full-time professional; 2 full-time support. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/03): Assets, $73,102,284 (M); expenditures, $4,692,998; total giving, $3,982,048; qualifying distributions, $4,485,166; giving activities include $3,982,048 for 100 grants (high: $1,715,858; low: $1,000; average: $1,000-$75,000). EIN: 066038482 Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2003. $1,715,858 to Dibner Institute for the History of Science and Technology, Cambridge, MA, For annual Fellows program, lunch-time colloquia, lecture series, workshops and publications. $75,000 to Doctors Without Borders USA, New York, NY, For Emergency Relief Fund for humanitarian emergency in Liberia and to worldwide AIDS pandemic. $75,000 to Interplast, Mountain View, CA, For continued support of Jerome P. Webster Fellowship, one-year commitment for selected physician to provide surgical services and help train doctors in developing countries perform reconstructive surgery on children suffering from cleft lip and palate, burns and other carniofacial disfigurements. $30,000 to Eli Whitney Museum, Hamden, CT, For Leonardo's Apprentice, program to animate and interpret clusters of drawings from Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks to be used as workshop and classroom teaching tools. $30,000 to Seeds of Peace, New York, NY, For teenagers from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia and Serbia to attend summer Balkan Youth Leadership program at summer camp in Maine, combining ordinary camp activities with facilitated conflict resolution. $26,000 to YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, New York, NY, For continued support for Educational Program on Yiddish Culture (EPYC), an educational initiative for high school level teaching that provides informational resources to Jewish schools and other educational institutions about life and culture of East European Jews before World War II and for YIVO Library, to preserve written legacy of East European Jewish experience. $25,000 to Norwalk River Watershed Initiative, Wilton, CT, For continued support of partial salary funding for Watershed Coordinator position. $25,000 to Society for the History of Technology (SHOT), Ann Arbor, MI, For program support. $12,000 to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, For Minority Introduction to Engineering Entrepreneurship and Science Program (MITE2S), rigorous summer residential scholarship program that introduces academically promising high school juniors from under-represented minority groups to engineering, entrepreneurship and science. $10,000 to Yale University, Marie Curie Nobel Centennial, New Haven, CT, For Marie Curie Nobel Centennial: Celebrating Women in Science symposium, which celebrated the accomplishments of women in science and encouraged students to pursue research careers. ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center The Educational Foundation of America 35 Church Ln. Westport, CT 06880-3515 Telephone: (203) 226-6498 Contact: Diane M. Allison, Exec. Dir. E-mail: efa@efaw.org Letter of inquiry E-mail: loi@efaw.org URL: http://www.efaw.org Donor(s): Richard P. Ettinger+; Elsie Ettinger+; Richard P. Ettinger, Jr.+; Elaine P. Hapgood; Paul R. Andrews+; Virgil P. Ettinger+. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Trust established in 1959 in NY. Purpose and activities: Grants primarily for arts, education, energy and the environment, reproductive health and rights, population, and education programs benefiting Native Americans. Program area(s): The grantmaker has identified the following area(s) of interest: Matching Gifts Program: The foundation matches the monetary gifts of its employees to charitable organizations. Fields of interest: Arts; Civil liberties, reproductive rights; Education; Environment; Environment, energy; Environment, natural resources; Native Americans/American Indians; Reproductive health, family planning. Geographic focus: National Types of support: Employee matching gifts, Matching/challenge support, Program development, Seed money. Limitations: Giving limited to the U.S. No grants to individuals, annual fundraising campaigns, or for capital or endowment funds; no loans. Publications: Annual report, Application guidelines, Grants list. Application information:Letter of inquiry form is available on foundation Web site. Application form required. Applicants should submit the following: 1) copy of IRS Determination Letter 2) detailed description of project and amount of funding requested 3) copy of current year's organizational budget and/or project budget 4) listing of additional sources and amount of support 5) listing of board of directors, trustees, officers and other key people and their affiliations 6) contact person 7) name, address and phone number of organization The foundation staff will review the letter of inquiry and notify the applicant whether or not to submit a full proposal. Initial approach: Letter of inquiry sent via E-mail only Copies of proposal: 2 Board meeting date(s): Varies Deadline(s): None Final notification: Usually within 2 weeks Officers and Board Members:* Elaine P. Hapgood,* Pres.; Diane M. Allison, Exec. Dir.; David L. Godfrey, Fin. Dir.; Matthew Hapgood,* Member, Adjunct Comm.; Jerry Babicka; Lynn P. Babicka; Barbara P. Ettinger; Christian P. Ettinger; Heidi P. Ettinger; Wendy W.P. Ettinger; Barbara Hapgood; Sven Huseby; Nancy Keenan; Derek McLane; John Powers; Trevor Renner; Frances Stott; Wendy Wasserstein Adjunct Committee Members: Ronene E. Anderson; Clarice Annegers; Jonathan Babicka; James Bohart, Jr.; Leland P. Ettinger; Matthew Ettinger; Nash Landesman; North Landesman; Christopher Renner; Austin Schumacher; Lauren Zuskin; Morey Zuskin. Number of staff: 3 full-time professional; 2 part-time professional; 1 full-time support. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/04): Assets, $225,558,331 (M); expenditures, $15,439,834; total giving, $12,430,469; qualifying distributions, $13,065,815; giving activities include $12,406,169 for 271 grants (high: $250,000; low: $1,000; average: $10,000-$75,000) and $24,300 for employee matching gifts. EIN: 133424750 Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2003. $400,000 to Mineral Policy Center, DC, For Western Mining Reform Campaign, in collaboration with Montana Environmental Information Center, Amigos Bravos, Idaho Conservation League, Great Basin Mine Watch, and INFORM/CWA, payable over 2 years. $350,000 to Wilderness Society, Denver, CO, For Southern Rockies Forest Network (SRFN) Campaigns, payable over 2 years. $300,000 to Center for Regional and Neighborhood Action, Denver, CO, For Creating Livable Communities Along Colorado's Front Range, in collaboration with Environment Colorado Research and Policy Center, Transit Alliance, and Colorado Public Interest Research Foundation (COPIRF), payable over 2 years. $300,000 to Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, Des Moines, IA, For Taking Action on Corporate Power in Agriculture, in collaboration with Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment, Citizens Action Coalition Education Fund, Illinois Stewardship Alliance, Land Stewardship Project, Missouri Rural Crisis Center, and Dakota Rural Action, payable over 2 years. $250,000 to Pace University, School of Law, Pace Energy Project, New York, NY, For Power to the People Campaign, in collaboration with Environmental Advocates of New York and New York Public Interest Research Group, payable over 2 years. $250,000 to Southern Environmental Law Center, Charlottesville, VA, For Southeastern Water Resources Project, payable over 2 years. $240,000 to Friends of Hudson, Hudson, NY, For prevention of Hudson Valley reindustrialization. Grant made through Open Space Institute, payable over 2 years. $200,000 to American Documentary, New York, NY, For community engagement expansion project, payable over 2 years. $200,000 to Western Colorado Congress, Grand Junction, CO, For West Slope Water Network, in collaboration with High Country Citizens Alliance, Colorado Trout Unlimited, San Juan Citizens' Alliance, Sheep Mountain Alliance, and Western Slope Environmental Resource Council, payable over 2 years. $200,000 to Western Environmental Law Center, Eugene, Oregon, For Western Forests Defense Project, payable over 2 years. ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center Garden Homes Fund 29 Knapp St. P.O. Box 4401 Stamford, CT 06907-1799 Contact: Joel E. Freedman, Tr. Donor(s): Members of the Joel Freedman family. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1981 in CT. Purpose and activities: Giving primarily for conservation, education, and social services. Fields of interest: Education; Environment, natural resources; Human services. Geographic focus: Connecticut; New Jersey; New York Types of support: Annual campaigns, Building/renovation, Capital campaigns, Employee-related scholarships, Endowments. Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in CT, NJ, and NY. No support for religious organizations. Application information:Contributes only to pre-selected organizations. Unsolicited requests for funds not accepted. Trustees: Deborah Freedman; Jane Freedman; Joel E. Freedman; Naomi K. Freedman; Richard Freedman. Number of staff: None. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/04): Assets, $6,688,147 (M); expenditures, $1,106,209; total giving, $751,818; qualifying distributions, $751,818; giving activities include $751,818 for 114 grants (high: $250,000; low: $85). EIN: 061043730 ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center George & Miriam Martin Foundation 1818 Market St., 35th Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19103 Telephone: (215) 587-8400 Contact: George Martin, Tr. E-mail: trustees@themartinfoundation.org URL: http://www.themartinfoundation.org Donor(s): George Martin. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1996 in PA. Purpose and activities: Grants are given for charitable river or watershed protection activities, including trails, conservation easements, and wetland protection. Fields of interest: Environment; Environment, water resources. Geographic focus: Pennsylvania Types of support: Annual campaigns, Capital campaigns, Continuing support, General/operating support, Land acquisition, Matching/challenge support, Seed money. Limitations: Giving primarily in southeast PA. Publications: Application guidelines, Grants list. Application information:See foundation Web site for application guidelines and procedures. Application form not required. Applicants should submit the following: 1) detailed description of project and amount of funding requested Initial approach: Letter Deadline(s): None Trustees: Glenn Emery; George Martin; M. Christine Martin; Rebecca Martin; Regis A. McCann; Carol Martin Strange; H. Lawrence Strange. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/04): Assets, $3,851,444 (M); gifts received, $405,000; expenditures, $178,685; total giving, $159,500; qualifying distributions, $159,500; giving activities include $159,500 for 23 grants (high: $50,000; low: $500). EIN: 232828201 Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2004. $50,000 to Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Washington Crossing, PA. $25,000 to French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust, Pottstown, PA. $20,000 to International Rivers Network, Berkeley, CA. $10,000 to Green Valleys Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Birchrunville, PA. $10,000 to Natural Lands Trust, Philadelphia, PA. $10,000 to Schuylkill River Greenway Association, Pottstown, PA. $5,000 to Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund, Oakland, CA, For general operating support. $1,000 to American Whitewater Affiliation, Silver Spring, MD, For general operating support. $1,000 to Nature Conservancy, Philadelphia, PA, For general operating support. $1,000 to River Alliance of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, For general operating support. ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
Larsen Fund P.O. Box 271677 West Hartford, CT 06127-0677 Telephone: (860) 231-9722 Contact: Jeanne Dubosar Donor(s): Roy E. Larsen+. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Incorporated in 1941 in NY. Purpose and activities: Support for: 1) education, including medical and secondary schools, educational research, computer sciences, and social sciences; 2) human services, including youth, family services, and family planning; 3) hospitals; 4) population studies; 5) law, justice and urban affairs; 6) intercultural relations; 7) conservation, ecology, and wildlife preservation; and 8) the arts. Fields of interest: Animals/wildlife, preservation/protection; Children/youth, services; Civil rights, race/intergroup relations; Community development; Computer science; Education; Environment; Environment, natural resources; Family services; Higher education; Hospitals (general); Libraries/library science; Medical school/education; Museums; Public affairs; Secondary school/education; Social sciences. Geographic focus: Connecticut; Massachusetts; Minnesota; New York Types of support: Annual campaigns, Capital campaigns, Curriculum development, Fellowships, Internship funds, Land acquisition, Professorships, Program development, Research, Scholarship funds. Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in CT, MA, the Minneapolis, MN, area, and the New York, NY, area. No grants to individuals. Publications: Annual report. Application information:Unsolicited requests for funds not accepted. Board meeting date(s): Beginning of Nov. Officers and Directors:* Christopher Larsen,* Pres.; Jonathan Z. Larsen,* V.P.; Susan Z. Ritz,* V.P.; Ann Larsen Simonson,* V.P.; Chad M. Larsen, Secy.; Gordon H. Ritz,* Treas. Number of staff: 1 part-time support. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/03): Assets, $11,837,488 (M); expenditures, $785,278; total giving, $543,750; qualifying distributions, $633,313; giving activities include $543,750 for 97 grants (high: $50,000; low: $250). EIN: 136104430 Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2003. $50,000 to Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, CT, For capital campaign. $12,000 to Nantucket Cottage Hospital, Nantucket, MA, For capital campaign. $10,000 to Defenders of Wildlife, DC, Toward building purchase. $10,000 to Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Hartford, CT, For annual campaign. $3,000 to Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT, For annual campaign. $2,000 to EARTH University Foundation, Atlanta, GA, For scholarships. $2,000 to Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA, For annual campaign. $1,500 to Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA, For annual campaign. $1,500 to Planned Parenthood of Minnesota and South Dakota, Saint Paul, MN, For annual campaign. $1,000 to Nature Conservancy, Minnesota Chapter, Minneapolis, MN, For annual campaign. ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center Levine Family Fund 34 Pease Rd. Woodbridge, CT 06525-2033 Donor(s): Carol L. Levine; Michael Levine. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1997 in MN. Purpose and activities: Giving for education, nature conservation, family planning, and human services. Fields of interest: Education; Environment, natural resources; Human services; Reproductive health, family planning. Geographic focus: National Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving on a national basis. No grants to individuals. Application information:Contributes only to pre-selected organizations. Officers: Carol L. Levine, Chair.; Michael Levine, Pres. Directors: Anna Levine; Sara Levine. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/03): Assets, $565,458 (M); expenditures, $43,338; total giving, $42,333; qualifying distributions, $42,333; giving activities include $42,333 for grants. EIN: 411893493 ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center Mabel Burchard Fischer Grant Foundation c/o Cummings & Lockwood P.O. Box 120 Stamford, CT 06904 Application address: Attn.: Malcolm J. Edgerton, Jr., c/o White & Case, 1155 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, tel.: (212) 819-8743 Donor(s): Mabel B. Grant+. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1990 in CT. Purpose and activities: Giving primarily for natural resources conservation and to a law school; funding also for the arts, children, youth and social services, and Lutheran and Roman Catholic organizations and churches. Fields of interest: Arts; Children/youth, services; Environment, natural resources; Human services; Law school/education; Protestant agencies & churches; Roman Catholic agencies & churches. Geographic focus: Connecticut Limitations: Giving primarily in CT. No grants to individuals. Application information: Initial approach: Letter Deadline(s): None Trustees: Robert A. Beer; Malcolm J. Edgerton, Jr. Financial data: (yr. ended 04/30/04): Assets, $4,853,652 (M); expenditures, $356,098; total giving, $255,000; qualifying distributions, $276,451; giving activities include $255,000 for 35 grants (high: $10,000; low: $2,500). EIN: 066351343 Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2003. $10,000 to Valparaiso University, School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana, For scholarships. $6,000 to Fairfield County Community Foundation, Wilton, CT, For general support. $5,000 to Crisis Pregnancy Center, Unionville, CT, For general support. $5,000 to Edwin Gould Academy, Chestnut Ridge, NY, For general support. $5,000 to Groton School, Groton, MA, For general support. $5,000 to In Harmony Therapeutic Riding, Hopkinton, RI, For general support. $5,000 to Long Wharf Theater, New Haven, CT, For general support. $5,000 to Mill Neck Manor School for Deaf Children, Mill Neck, NY, For general support. $5,000 to Norwalk Hospital Foundation, Norwalk, CT, For general support. $5,000 to World Affairs Council of Maine, Portland, ME, For general support. ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
The Melville Foundation c/o Harry Burn, III P.O. Box 1810, 8 Sound Shore Dr. Greenwich, CT 06836 Donor(s): Harry Burn III. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1986 in CT. Purpose and activities: Giving for historical and environmental conservation, higher education, boys and girls clubs and Christian organizations. Fields of interest: Children/youth, services; Christian agencies & churches; Education; Environment; Higher education. Geographic focus: Connecticut; Virginia Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in CT and VA. No grants to individuals. Application information:Contributes only to pre-selected organizations. Trustees: Harry Burn III; Jean Burn. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/04): Assets, $5,950,427 (M); expenditures, $225,817; total giving, $221,000; qualifying distributions, $223,400; giving activities include $221,000 for 32 grants (high: $75,000; low: $500). EIN: 222777140 Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2004. $75,000 to Jefferson Scholars Foundation, Charlottesville, VA. $25,000 to Trinity College, Hartford, CT. $10,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Greenwich, CT. $5,000 to Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, Charlottesville, VA. $5,000 to University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. $1,000 to Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury, NY. $750 to Robert E. Lee Memorial Association, Stratford, VA. $500 to Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond, VA. $500 to National Arboretum, Friends of the, DC. $500 to University of the South, Sewanee, TN. ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
New England Grassroots Environment Fund P.O. Box 1057 Montpelier, VT 05601 Telephone: (802) 223-4622 FAX: (802) 229-1734 E-mail: info@grassrootsfund.org URL: http://www.grassrootsfund.org/ Type of grantmaker: Public charity. Background: Established in 1996 in VT. Purpose and activities: The purpose of the fund is to increase engagement and participation in grassroots environmental initiatives and to build and connect healthy, sustainable communities in New England. NEGEF funds community involvement in projects that address a wide range of environmental issues including: agriculture, air quality, alternative energy, aquifer protection, biotechnology, community gardens, environmental justice, energy conservation, forestry, global warming, land trusts, marine environment, public health, sprawl, sustainable communities, toxics and hazardous waste, trails, water quality, watershed management, wetlands, wildlife, and youth-organized environmental work. Fields of interest: Agriculture; Animals/wildlife; Animals/wildlife, fisheries; Biological sciences; Environment; Environment, air pollution; Environment, energy; Environment, forests; Environment, global warming; Environment, land resources; Environment, toxics; Public health. Geographic focus: Connecticut; Maine; Massachusetts; New Hampshire; Rhode Island; Vermont Types of support: Conferences/seminars, General/operating support, Income development, Management development. Limitations: Giving limited to New England. No grants to individuals, or for educational curriculum and/or in-school projects, publication of books or reports, studies with no follow-up action, or acquisition of land and/or buildings; no loans. Application information:See fund Web site for full application guidelines and requirements, including downloadable application form. Application form required. Copies of proposal: 1 Deadline(s): Jan. 15, May 1, and Sept. 15 Officers and Directors:* Stephen Miller,* Pres.; Dini Merz,* V.P.; Quita Sullivan,* Secy.; Richard Dawson,* Treas.; Cheryl King Fischer, Exec. Dir.; Paul Bruhn; Benno Friedman; Meredith Hatfield; Gioia Perugini; Daniel Ross; Naomi Schalit; Theodore Smith. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/03): Revenue, $554,772; assets, $249,569; gifts received, $553,242; expenditures, $475,515; total giving, $207,273; program services expenses, $390,350; giving activities include $207,273 for 123 grants (high: $2,500; low: $500). EIN: 030364677 ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
Northeast Utilities Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 5563 Hartford, CT 06102-5563 Telephone: (860) 721-4063 Contact: Theresa Hopkins-Staten, Chair. and Pres. FAX: (860) 721-4331 Contact in MA: Edgar Alejandro, Mgr., Economic and Community Devel., tel.: (413) 787-9333, FAX: (413) 787-9082, E-mail: alejae@nu.com Application address in MA: P.O. Box 2010, West Springfield, MA 01090 Contact in NH: Nury Marquez, Mgr., Community Rels., tel.: (603) 634-2777, FAX: (603) 634-2367, E-mail: marquns@nu.com Application address in NH: Public Service Co. of New Hampshire, P.O. Box 330, Manchester, NH 03105 URL: http://www.cl-p.com/community/partners/grants/nufoundation.asp Donor(s): The Connecticut Light and Power Co.; Northeast Nuclear Energy Co.; Northeast Utilities; Public Service Co. of New Hampshire; Western Massachusetts Electric Co. Type of grantmaker: Company-sponsored foundation. Background: Established in 1998 in CT. Purpose and activities: The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, the environment, human services, and community development. Program area(s): The grantmaker has identified the following area(s) of interest: Civic and Community: The foundation provides support for organizations involved with: 1) Job Training--to develop technically skilled people for existing and potential jobs; 2) Economic Development--including local, state, regional, and national efforts to promote the economy and create jobs in the Northeast Utilities system service territory; and 3) Housing--renovating and building low- and moderate-income housing with energy conservation in mind. Education: The foundation supports organizations that provide educational opportunities, public school systems in distressed cities and towns, and two- and four-year colleges. Environment: The foundation provides support for organizations involved with environmental education programs, energy conservation, and alternate energy and environmental conservation projects. Human Services: The foundation provides support for organizations involved with: 1) Social and Health Services--including preventative and rehabilitative social and health services that enable people to function as independently as possible; and 2) Income-Aid--energy and income assistance programs, including those that provide food and shelter. Fields of interest: Arts; Community development; Economic development; Education; Employment, training; Environment; Higher education; Housing/shelter; Human services. Limitations: Giving primarily in areas of company operations. No support for private foundations, health care organizations, or religious, political, fraternal, or veterans' organizations unless project would benefit the community. No grants for fundraising, athletics, debt reduction, endowment funds, advertising, scouting, bands, or charitable events. Application information:An application form is available online. Application form required. Applicants should submit the following: 1) population served 2) copy of IRS Determination Letter 3) copy of most recent annual report/audited financial statement/990 4) listing of board of directors, trustees, officers and other key people and their affiliations 5) contact person 6) copy of current year's organizational budget and/or project budget Initial approach: Download application form and mail or fax to nearest application address or contact Board meeting date(s): Feb., May, Aug., and Nov. Deadline(s): Jan. 10, Mar. 14, June 13, and Sept. 12 Officers and Directors:* Theresa Hopkins-Staten,* Chair., Pres., and Exec. Dir.; David R. McHale, Treas.; Gregory B. Butler; John H. Forsgren; Cheryl W. Grise; Michael G. Morris; Mary Jo Keating. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/03): Assets, $3,346,379 (M); gifts received, $3,005,621; expenditures, $1,408,296; total giving, $1,386,830; qualifying distributions, $1,386,688; giving activities include $1,241,692 for 31 grants (high: $110,000; low: $15,000), $57,108 for grants to individuals and $88,030 for employee matching gifts. EIN: 061527290 Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2003. $110,000 to University of Connecticut, NEAG School of Education, Storrs, CT. $70,036 to Greater Hartford Arts Council, Hartford, CT. $50,000 to Dance Connecticut, Hartford, CT. $41,000 to Oxford Economic Development Corporation, Oxford, CT. $36,123 to Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, CT. $25,000 to Audubon Society of New Hampshire, Concord, NH. $25,000 to Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord, NH. $25,000 to Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, Mashantucket, CT. $17,500 to Leadership Teacher, Bow, NH. $15,963 to United Way of the Capital Area, Hartford, CT. Sponsoring company information: The Connecticut Light and Power Company (also known as CL&P) Berlin, CT Company URL: http://www.cl-p.com Parent company: Northeast Utilities Business activities: Generates, transmits, and distributes electricity. Corporate officers: Leon J. Oliver, Pres. and C.O.O.; Robert P. Wax, V.P., Genl. Counsel, and Secy.; Mary Jo Keating, V.P., Corp. Comm.; Randy A. Shoop, Treas.; John P. Stack, Cont. Giving statement: Giving through a corporate giving program and a foundation. ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
The October Hill Foundation 17 Taunton Ridge Rd. Newtown, CT 06470 Donor(s): Gretchen A. Bauta. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1994 in DE. Purpose and activities: Giving primarily for animal welfare and environmental conservation. Fields of interest: Animal welfare; Environment, natural resources; Human services. Geographic focus: National; international Types of support: General/operating support. Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in the U.S. and Canada. No grants to individuals. Application information:Contributes only to pre-selected organizations. Officers: Gretchen A. Bauta, Pres.; Christian Bauta, V.P. and Secy.; Humberto P. Bauta, V.P. and Treas.; Nicholas Bauta, V.P.; Pilar Bauta, V.P. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/04): Assets, $14,032,213 (M); gifts received, $15,000; expenditures, $560,691; total giving, $548,018; qualifying distributions, $545,165; giving activities include $548,018 for 29 grants (high: $130,000; low: $1,000). EIN: 137049883 Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2004. $130,000 to Ecology Action Centre, Halifax, Canada. $77,000 to Michoacan Reforestation Fund, Alameda, CA, For program support. $30,000 to Woonasquatucket Valley Community Build, Providence, RI, For general support. $25,000 to Wilderness Society, DC, For reforestation of land. $20,000 to Charities Aid Foundation America, Alexandria, VA, For organic farming. $15,000 to Aid to Artisans, Hartford, CT, For program support. $15,000 to World Wildlife Fund, DC. $15,000 to YMCA, Western Connecticut Regional, Brookfield, CT, To purchase exercise equipment. $10,000 to American Forests, DC, For Artisans Program. $10,000 to Danbury Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Danbury, CT. ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
R. T. Vanderbilt Trust c/o H.B. Vanderbilt 30 Winfield St. Norwalk, CT 06855-1329 Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1951 in CT. Purpose and activities: Emphasis on education and conservation; support also for hospitals, cultural programs, and historic preservation. Fields of interest: Arts; Education; Environment, natural resources; Historic preservation/historical societies; Hospitals (general); Reproductive health, family planning. Geographic focus: Connecticut; New York Types of support: Building/renovation, Endowments, General/operating support, Program development. Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in CT and NY. No grants to individuals. Application information:Contributes only to pre-selected organizations. Board meeting date(s): Apr., June, Sept., and Dec. Officer and Trustees:* Hugh B. Vanderbilt, Jr.,* Chair.; P. Vanderbilt; R.T. Vanderbilt. Number of staff: 2 part-time support. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/03): Assets, $8,794,123 (M); expenditures, $471,866; total giving, $400,480; qualifying distributions, $431,945; giving activities include $400,480 for 63 grants (high: $95,485; low: $174). EIN: 066040981 Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2002. $50,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation, International, Western Hemisphere Region, New York, NY. $25,000 to Historic Deerfield, Deerfield, MA. $25,000 to Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich, Cos Cob, CT. $10,000 to Audubon Society, National, New York, NY. $10,000 to Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN. $10,000 to Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY. $10,000 to Saint Michaels Church, Greenwich, CT. $6,000 to Greenwich Academy, Greenwich, CT, For annual support. $6,000 to Greenwich Country Day School, Greenwich, CT. $5,500 to Rollins College, Winter Park, FL. ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
Stewart & Constance Greenfield Foundation 279 Sturges Hwy. Westport, CT 06880-1722 Donor(s): Stewart H. Greenfield. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1987 in CT. Fields of interest: Animals/wildlife, preservation/protection; Arts; Environment, natural resources; Higher education, college; Human services; Jewish agencies & temples; Museums. Geographic focus: National Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving on a national basis. No grants to individuals. Application information:Contributes only to pre-selected organizations. Officer: Stewart H. Greenfield, Mgr. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/03): Assets, $3,944,350 (M); expenditures, $156,862; total giving, $127,293; qualifying distributions, $127,293; giving activities include $127,293 for 70 grants (high: $10,000; low: $250). EIN: 066301506 Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2003. $10,000 to Audubon Society, National, New York, NY. $10,000 to Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY. $8,793 to Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY. $5,000 to Yale University, New Haven, CT. $3,000 to Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY. $2,500 to Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Atlanta, GA. $1,000 to National Foundation for Jewish Culture, New York, NY. $750 to Amnesty International USA, DC. $500 to Sierra Club, San Francisco, CA. $250 to Fairfield Theater Company, Fairfield, CT. ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
Stewart Foundation 64 Oak St. New Canaan, CT 06840 Contact: Barbara Stewart, Tr. Donor(s): Archie Stewart; Barbara Stewart. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1991 in CT. Purpose and activities: Giving to those organizations that are engaged in the development, promotion, preservation and interest in cultural and/or historical activities, conversation and preservation of open space and natural resources and programs oriented to the care and enhancement of youth. Fields of interest: Arts; Environment; Historic preservation/historical societies; Youth, services. Limitations: No grants to individuals. Application information: Applicants should submit the following: 1) descriptive literature about organization 2) copy of most recent annual report/audited financial statement/990 3) name, address and phone number of organization 4) detailed description of project and amount of funding requested 5) statement of problem project will address Initial approach: Proposal Deadline(s): None Trustees: Archie Stewart; Barbara Stewart. Financial data: (yr. ended 09/30/04): Assets, $461,756 (M); gifts received, $50,000; expenditures, $39,611; total giving, $38,100; qualifying distributions, $37,931; giving activities include $38,100 for grants. EIN: 136162897 ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
Betsy and Jesse Fink Foundation 20 Marshall St., Ste. 300 Norwalk, CT 06854-2204 Donor(s): Jesse Fink; Betsy Fink. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1999 in CT. Fields of interest: Education; Environment. Geographic focus: National Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving on a national basis. No grants to individuals. Application information:Contributes only to pre-selected organizations. Trustees: Betsy Fink; Jesse Fink. Financial data: (yr. ended 10/31/02): Assets, $9,606,637 (M); gifts received, $2,700; expenditures, $668,547; total giving, $355,000; qualifying distributions, $381,152; giving activities include $355,000 for 3 grants (high: $200,000; low: $25,000). EIN: 137219308 Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2003. $250,000 to Nature Conservancy, Arlington, VA, For general support. $111,000 to Student Conservation Association, Charlestown, NH, For general support. $51,071 to American Farmland Trust, DC, For general support. $30,000 to ESF College Foundation, Syracuse, NY, For general support. $25,000 to Trust for Public Land, New Haven, CT, For general support. $5,000 to Woodcock Nature Center, Wilton, CT, For capital campaign. $1,000 to Sheriffs Meadow Foundation, Vineyard Haven, MA, For general support. ------------------------------------------------- The Tyrrell Foundation, Inc. c/o Dawson Herman Capital Mgmt., Inc. 354 Pequot Ave. Southport, CT 06890 Donor(s): Jonathan T. Dawson. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1996 in CT. Fields of interest: Animals/wildlife; Children, services; Elementary school/education; Environment; Environment, forests. Geographic focus: National Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving on a national basis. No grants to individuals. Application information:Contributes only to pre-selected organizations. Officers and Directors:* Jonathan T. Dawson,* Pres. and Treas.; Judith A. Mack,* V.P. and Secy. Number of staff: 1 part-time professional. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/04): Assets, $16,853,909 (M); gifts received, $5,702; expenditures, $2,664,260; total giving, $2,449,262; qualifying distributions, $2,574,333; giving activities include $2,449,262 for 11 grants (high: $1,148,097; low: $5,000). EIN: 061469527 Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2002. $367,412 to New Beginnings Family Academy, Bridgeport, CT, For general support. $320,000 to Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, Concord, NH, For general support. $75,000 to Kids in Distress (KID), Fort Lauderdale, FL, For general support. $10,000 to Deering Foundation, Deering, NH, For general support. $10,000 to Jackson Hole Land Trust, Jackson, WY, For general support. $10,000 to National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD), Staglin Music Festival for Mental Health, Great Neck, NY, For general support. $8,000 to Piscataquog Watershed Association, New Boston, NH, For general support. $7,500 to Deering Community Church, Deering, NH, For general support. $5,000 to Emma Willard School, Troy, NY, For general support. ------------------------------------------------- -End-
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The Tawani Foundation (also known as Colonel (IL) James N. Pritzker Charitable Distribution Fund) 610 N. Fairbanks Ct., 2nd Fl. Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: (312) 587-7917 Contact: Edward C. Tracy, Exec. Dir. FAX: (312) 587-7311 E-mail: etracy@tawanifoundation.net Donor(s): Pritzker Foundation; Pritzker Cousins Foundation. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 2002 in IL. Program area(s): The grantmaker has identified the following area(s) of interest: Environmental Conservation/Historical Trails: Support for projects the preserve and enhance historic sites, bike paths and hiking trails. Health and Wellness: The foundation supports local not for profit organizations committed to projects improving access to public space and services. Landmark Grants: The foundation supports individuals, organizations, organizations and educational institutions. Letters of inquiry will not be accepted for this grants program. Preservation of Military Heritage: The foundation funds organizations or projects that provide information networks and facilities to students, scholars and the general public dedicated to a better understanding of the service by and the role of the citizen soldier in our society. Types of support: Building/renovation, Capital campaigns, General/operating support, Matching/challenge support, Professorships, Program development, Publication, Research. Limitations: No grants to individuals. Publications: Application guidelines, Grants list, Program policy statement. Application information:Proposals will be invited by the foundation after letter of inquiry is successfully evaluated. Application form required. Initial approach: Letter of inquiry Board meeting date(s): Fall and spring Final notification: 90 days Directors: Charles E. Dobrusin; Jane Feerers; James N. Pritzker. Number of staff: 5 full-time professional. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/04): Assets, $37,079,293 (M); gifts received, $553,543; expenditures, $1,423,230; total giving, $854,671; qualifying distributions, $1,098,980; giving activities include $854,671 for 87 grants (high: $200,000; low: $250). EIN: 300040386 ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
The Bobolink Foundation (formerly Henry M. & Wendy J. Paulson, Jr. Foundation) c/o Goldman Sachs & Co. 1 New York Plz., 40th Fl. New York, NY 10004 Donor(s): Henry M. Paulson, Jr.; Goldman Sachs & Co. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1985 in IL. Purpose and activities: Support primarily for Christian Science churches, environmental conservation and wildlife preservation, and higher education. Fields of interest: Animals/wildlife, preservation/protection; Business school/education; Children, services; Environment, natural resources; Higher education; Protestant agencies & churches. Geographic focus: National Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving on a national basis, with some emphasis on New York, NY, Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, Boston, MA, and Hanover, NH. No grants to individuals; no loans. Application information:Contributes only to pre-selected organizations. Trustees: Amanda Clark Paulson; Henry M. Paulson, Jr.; Henry Merritt Paulson III; Wendy J. Paulson. Financial data: (yr. ended 03/31/04): Assets, $21,573,629 (M); gifts received, $469,576; expenditures, $3,187,093; total giving, $3,022,924; qualifying distributions, $3,007,401; giving activities include $3,022,924 for 107 grants (high: $450,000; low: $500). EIN: 942988627 Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2003. $425,000 to Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, For general support. $300,000 to Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, For Lab of Ornithology. $300,000 to First Church of Christ Scientist, Boston, MA, For general support. $250,000 to RARE Center for Tropical Conservation, Arlington, VA, For general support. $200,000 to Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, For general support. $100,000 to Rails to Trails Conservancy, DC, For general support. $100,000 to Student Conservation Association, Charlestown, NH, For general support. $30,000 to Adventure Unlimited, Greenwood Village, CO, For general support. $25,000 to Audubon Society, National - Northeast Regional Office, Albany, NY, For general support. $25,000 to Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund, Oakland, CA, For general support. ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
Frey Foundation 40 Pearl St. N.W., Ste. 1100 Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3028 Telephone: (616) 451-0303 Contact: Milton W. Rohwer, Pres. FAX: (616) 451-8481 E-mail: freyfdn@freyfdn.org URL: http://www.freyfdn.org Donor(s): Edward J. Frey, Sr.+; Frances T. Frey+. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1974 in MI. Purpose and activities: Priorities include promoting healthy developmental outcomes for children in their early years (0-6 years); support for land use planning and growth management, and protection of natural resources; stimulating the vitality, effectiveness, and growth of community-based arts; encouraging civic progress and leadership; and strengthening philanthropy. Program area(s): The grantmaker has identified the following area(s) of interest: Community Capital Projects: The foundation believes that community capital projects can advance an organization's mission and enhance the community it serves. It also believes that successful capital projects leave organization's stronger, with a broader base of support. The foundation will consider a modest portion of broadly-supported community and capital projects in the Grand Rapids area, particularly the core city, and in Emmet and Charlevoix counties. Because of its focus on community improvement, the foundation is especially interested in projects that are located in downtowns or older neighborhoods. Employee Matching Gifts: The foundation matches gifts of trustees, foundation employees, and next-generation board members to publicly supported charities in the current IRS Cumulative List. Governmental agencies are not included. Gifts are matched on a one-to-one basis, up to a maximum total of $25,000 for a full calendar year for any one trustee, a maximum total of $5,000 for the foundation president, a maximum total of $2,000 for any foundation employee, and $500 for any next-generation board member. Gifts to any one publicly supported charity must total at least $50 in a single calendar year to qualify for foundation matching. Only direct contributions to charities are matched. Contributions ineligible for foundation matching include payments for tuition, fees, dues, and publications. Encouraging Civic Progress: The foundation's goal for grantmaking in this focus area is to encourage civic action to improve the livability of existing urban centers and towns. Grantmaking priorities include: 1) Building strong and attractive city centers and revitalized neighborhoods, 2) Fostering public/private partnerships that further city center revitalization, 3) Encouraging incentives for urban revitalization through state and local public policy, and 4) Promoting equitable public financing across cities, suburbs, and rural areas. Enhancing the Lives of Children and their Families: The foundation's goal for this focus area is to promote healthy development of children and their families-particularly children under the age of six from disadvantaged populations. Grantmaking priorities include: 1) Leveraging community systems that ensure school success; 2) Improving parenting skills; 3) Ensuring available quality child care; and 4) Maximizing universal access to preschool programs. Nurturing Community Arts: The foundation's goal for this focus area is to stimulate the vitality, effectiveness and growth of community-based arts and cultural experiences. Grantmaking priorities include: 1) Supporting an arts and cultural community, which is strong and diverse; 2) Creating high-quality venues which result in stronger organizations with broader bases of support; and 3) Nurturing broad participation and engagement in the arts. Protecting the Environment: The foundation's goal for this focus area is to protect the environment and encourage better land use planning. Grantmaking priorities include: 1) Preserving and restoring high-quality lakes and streams; 2) Expanding recreation trails and greenways; 3) Protecting and preserving critical lands (including farmland, parkland, and natural areas of rich biodiversity); and 4) Beautifying scenic transportation corridors, including gateways and the control of billboards. Strengthening Philanthropy: The foundation's goal for grantmaking in this focus area is to improve the effectiveness of organized philanthropy and stimulate its growth. Granting interests include: 1) Projects that encourage the formation and growth of family foundations; and 2) Community based projects that increase giving and volunteerism. Fields of interest: Animals/wildlife, preservation/protection; Arts; Child development, education; Child development, services; Children/youth, services; Economically disadvantaged; Education, early childhood education; Environment; Environment, natural resources; Family services; Minorities; Performing arts; Public policy, research; Visual arts. Geographic focus: Michigan Types of support: Capital campaigns, Employee matching gifts, Land acquisition, Program development, Research, Seed money, Technical assistance. Limitations: Giving primarily in Emmet, Charlevoix, and Kent counties, MI. No support for sectarian charitable activity. No grants to individuals, or for endowment funds, debt retirement, general operating expenses, scholarships, conferences, speakers, travel, or to cover routine, current, or emergency expenses. Publications: Annual report, Application guidelines. Application information:Application form required for all requests; accepts CMF Common Grant Application Form. Application form required. Applicants should submit the following: 1) copy of IRS Determination Letter 2) copy of most recent annual report/audited financial statement/990 3) listing of board of directors, trustees, officers and other key people and their affiliations 4) copy of current year's organizational budget and/or project budget 5) listing of additional sources and amount of support Requests will be considered from eligible applicants for an amount not to exceed one-third of the total cost to initiate, refine, or expand programs in the areas of foundation grantmaking. The foundation will consider requests in an amount up to 5 percent of the total cost for capital projects (building and equipment needs) when the proposed expenditures directly enhance programs in areas of grantmaking priority. Initial approach: Letter of inquiry or telephone Copies of proposal: 1 Board meeting date(s): Feb., May, Aug., and Nov. Deadline(s): Feb. 15, May 15, Aug. 15, and Nov. 15 Officers and Trustees:* David G. Frey,* Chair.; John M. Frey,* Vice-Chair.; Milton W. Rohwer, Pres.; Edward J. Frey, Jr.,* Secy.-Treas.; Mary Caroline Frey, Tr. Emeritus. Number of staff: 6 full-time professional; 1 full-time support. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/03): Assets, $120,818,061 (M); expenditures, $6,897,981; total giving, $4,823,085; qualifying distributions, $5,674,293; giving activities include $4,823,085 for 254 grants (high: $1,000,000; low: $50; average: $50-$10,000). EIN: 237094777 Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2003. $1,000,000 to Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids, MI, For creation of landmark art museum in downtown Grand Rapids adjacent to Maya Lin's Ecliptic. $650,000 to Nature Conservancy, Michigan Chapter, East Lansing, MI, For land purchase and protection of 390,000 acres in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. $334,000 to Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, Traverse City, MI for 2 grants: $234,000 (For the acquisition and preservation of 6,230 acres in northern Michigan), $100,000 (For protection of scenic viewsheds, prime farmland and natural areas along corridor from Traverse City to northern Antrim County). $150,000 to Grand Action Foundation, Grand Rapids, MI, For DeVos Performance Hall interior renovation project. $129,700 to Charlevoix County Community Foundation, East Jordan, MI, For support of John M. and Hilda C. Discretionary Fund. $125,000 to Conservation Resource Alliance, Traverse City, MI, To continue stream bank stabilizations and water quality restoration work (River Care) and pilot concentrated program connecting wildlife habitat with corridor (Wildlink) on Maple River. $105,000 to Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, For digital conversion of GVSU Public Television facility in accordance with federal mandate. $100,000 to Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, To establish Guyers/Seevers Endowed Chair in Natural Resources Conservation, focusing on finding comprehensive solutions to land-based problems through teaching, research and serving as a resource to industry, nonprofits and government. $100,000 to Potters House, Grand Rapids, MI, For Opening Doors capital campaign and specifically for campaign's new preschool elements. ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center Search Criteria: Searching on Grantmaker Database Text Search = Georgia PacificGeorgia-Pacific Foundation, Inc. 133 Peachtree St. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: (404) 652-4182 Contact: Curley M. Dossman, Jr., Pres. FAX: (404) 749-2754 URL: http://www.gp.com/center/community/index.html Donor(s): Georgia-Pacific Corp.; and subsidiaries. Type of grantmaker: Company-sponsored foundation. Background: Incorporated in 1958 in OR. Purpose and activities: The foundation focuses its support in four distinct areas and priority initiatives: education, enrichment of communities, the environment, and employees. Program area(s): The grantmaker has identified the following area(s) of interest: Education: The foundation invests in education efforts that produce successful transitions to the workforce and provide workers with job readiness. The foundation also invests in scholarships and technical training programs that give workers the skills necessary for today's workplace. The foundation's educational investment priorities are: scholarship programs and other recognition mechanisms that are key to our company and reward excellence; adult and family literacy; and school-to-work/job readiness programs and technical training. Enrichment of the Community: The foundation's community enrichment priorities are: housing/historic preservation; the arts, with a special emphasis on bringing them to underserved audiences; and improved safety, security, and violence prevention. Environment: The foundation supports organizations that foster and promote environmental responsibility and provide environmental learning opportunities, including those that promote source reduction, recycling, reuse, and clean communities. The foundation's environmental investment priorities are: resource conservation (recycling, tree planting, fish and wildlife habitat preservation); parks/nature trails/recreation areas; and environmental education. Matching Gift Program: The foundation administers a matching gifts program for all current and retired full-time employees of Georgia-Pacific Corporation and its subsidiaries and current and retired members of the board of directors. The program matches gifts from $25 to $20,000 (per employee, per year) to higher education schools, college funds, college preparatory schools, hospitals, and cultural organizations. Scholarships: The foundation has a scholarship program that is offered to designated high schools selected by local management in areas where the corporation has a heavy concentration of employment, based on merit and need. Each four-year scholarship is in the amount of $2,000. The foundation also supports a scholarship program for children of employees that is administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Fields of interest: Adult education--literacy, basic skills & GED; Arts; Crime/law enforcement; Crime/violence prevention; Education; Employment, services; Environment, natural resources; Environmental education; Federated giving programs; Graduate/professional education; Health care; Higher education; Higher education, college; Higher education, college (community/junior); Historic preservation/historical societies; Hospitals (general); Recreation, parks/playgrounds; Scholarships/financial aid. Types of support: Annual campaigns, Building/renovation, Capital campaigns, Conferences/seminars, Continuing support, Employee matching gifts, Employee-related scholarships, General/operating support, In-kind gifts, Internship funds, Program development, Scholarship funds, Scholarships--to individuals. Limitations: Giving limited to areas of company operations. No support for discriminatory organizations, churches or religious denominations, religious or theological schools, social, labor, veterans', alumni, or fraternal organizations, athletic associations, national groups whose local chapter has already received support, medical or nursing schools, social sciences or health science programs (college/technical school), or organizations that channel the funds received to third parties. No grants to individuals (except for scholarships), or for bail out funds, political causes, candidates, or legislative lobbying or advocacy, goodwill advertising for fundraising benefits or program books, general operating support for the United Way member agencies, purchase of tickets/tables for testimonials or similar benefit events, named academic chairs, fundraising events such as raffles, telethons, walkathons, or auctions, or trips or tours. Publications: Application guidelines, Biennial report, Corporate giving report. Application information:Additional materials (videotapes, etc.) are not encouraged. Application form not required. Applicants should submit the following: 1) results expected from proposed grant 2) statement of problem project will address 3) copy of IRS Determination Letter 4) how project's results will be evaluated or measured 5) explanation of why grantmaker is considered an appropriate donor for project 6) listing of board of directors, trustees, officers and other key people and their affiliations 7) detailed description of project and amount of funding requested 8) copy of current year's organizational budget and/or project budget 9) qualifications of key personnel 10) brief history of organization and description of its mission Initial approach: Proposal Copies of proposal: 1 Board meeting date(s): As required Deadline(s): Applications are accepted between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31 Final notification: Within 45 days Officers: Danny W. Huff, Jr., Chair.; C.M. Dossman, Jr., Pres.; Kenneth F. Khoury, V.P. and Genl. Counsel; Phillip M. Johnson, Treas. Number of staff: 5 full-time professional; 1 full-time support. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/04): Assets, $163,637 (M); gifts received, $3,555,822; expenditures, $4,029,638; total giving, $4,029,080; qualifying distributions, $4,029,567; giving activities include $3,907,080 for 624 grants (high: $75,000; low: $15; average: $1,000-$15,000) and $122,000 for 119 grants to individuals of $2,000 each. EIN: 936023726 Sponsoring company information: Georgia-Pacific Corporation Atlanta, GA Company URL: http://www.gp.com Business activities: Manufactures and sells pulp, paper, and consumer products and building products; conducts logging activities. Financial profile for 2004: Number of employees, 55,000; assets, $23,072,000,000; sales volume, $19,876,000,000 Fortune 500 ranking: 2004-109th in revenues, 203rd in profits, and 149th in assets Forbes 2000 ranking: 2004-266th in sales, 484th in profits, and 535th in assets Corporate officers: Alston Correll, Chair. and C.E.O.; Lee M. Thomas, Pres. and C.O.O.; Danny Huff, Exec. V.P., Finance, Treas., and C.F.O.; James F. Kelley, Sr. V.P. and Genl. Counsel; James E. Bostic, Jr., Sr. V.P., Comm.; Patricia A. Barnard, Sr. V.P., Human Resources; Kenneth F. Khoury, V.P. and Secy.; Phillip M. Johnson, V.P. and Treas.; James E. Terrell, V.P. and Cont.; Joseph J. Armetta, V.P., Sales. Subsidiaries and/or Divisions: Great Northern Nekoosa Corp., Norwalk, CT; St. Croix Water Power, Woodland, ME; Superwood, Inc., Duluth, MN; Amador Central Railroad Co., Jackson, CA; Ashley, Drew & Northern Railway Co., Crossett, AR; Brunswick Pulp & Paper Co., Brunswick, GA; Northern Paper, Portland, ME; Great Southern Paper, Cedar Springs, GA; Nekoosa Packinging Co., Toledo, OH; Fort James Corp., Deerfield, IL. Plants and/or Offices: Modesto, CA; Wilmington, DE; Jacksonville, FL; Marietta, GA; Norcross, GA; Dubuque, IA; Monticello, IA; Blue Rapids, KS; West Monroe, LA; Owosso, MI; Cuba, MO; Taylorsville, MS; Asheboro, NC; Buffalo, NY; Canton, OH; Pryor, OK; Pittsburgh, PA; Spartanburg, SC; Plano, TX; Sigurd, UT; Big Island, VA; Milford, VA; Olympia, WA; Oshkosh, WI; Grafton, WV; Mount Hope, WV; Lovell, WY. Giving statement: Giving through a corporate giving program and a foundation. At press time, the company is in the process of merging with Koch Industries, Inc. ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
Sweetwater Foundation P.O. Box 1580 Jackson, MS 39215-1580 Donor(s): Paul G. Moak. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1999 in MS. Officer: Paul G. Moak, Jr., Pres. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/04): Assets, $115,581 (M); gifts received, $10,000; expenditures, $5,827; total giving, $5,000; qualifying distributions, $5,000; giving activities include $5,000 for grants. EIN: 640917889 ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
The Abell Foundation, Inc. 111 S. Calvert St., Ste. 2300 Baltimore, MD 21202-6174 Telephone: (410) 547-1300 Contact: Robert C. Embry, Jr., Pres. FAX: (410) 539-6579 E-mail: abell@abell.org URL: http://www.abell.org Donor(s): A.S. Abell Co.; Harry C. Black+; Gary Black, Sr.+; Douglas Koshland. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Incorporated in 1953 in MD. Purpose and activities: The foundation has six broad program areas of interest: community development; workforce development; education; health and human services; conservation and environment; and arts and culture. Within these areas, the foundation invites requests for demonstration projects, feasibility studies, strategic planning, capital improvements, new construction, and equipment, program development and enhancements, research, and program-related investments. Program area(s): The grantmaker has identified the following area(s) of interest: Arts and Culture: The foundation seeks funding opportunities to strengthen existing cultural arts organizations and to support emerging arts groups that are providing programming in underserved neighborhoods. The foundation looks for initiatives that help keep artists working and living in the metropolitan area; increase organizations' capacity to expand audiences; attract more cultural visitors; and stabilize and revitalize neighborhoods. The foundation also supports pilot projects that seek to determine the outcomes of cultural arts curricula on overall student academic achievement while at the same time reinforcing the state's mandate to integrate the cultural arts into the K-12 educational programming. Community Development: The foundation encourages programs and projects that expand the business and job base of Baltimore City, anchor and spur public and private investment in redevelopment and improve the appeal of Baltimore as a place to live, visit and do business. The foundation recognizes the need to enhance the livability of neighborhoods and create desirable housing and commercial areas as a means to retain and attract both residents and jobs. By encouraging investment in redevelopment projects and housing renovations, leveraging of public and private capital, community planning and maximizing reuse of historic structures, the foundation focuses on those initiatives that foster improvement of downtown and neighborhoods. It further seeks to promote cost-efficient delivery of municipal services, maximize Baltimore's use of competitive funding sources and increase the tax base. The foundation also encourages efforts to tie the health of the city to the region and state, through the support of housing mobility, regional planning and growth management. Conservation/Environment: The foundation supports organizations that are working to protect and preserve Maryland's natural resources. Working in partnership with the public and private sectors, the foundation places special emphasis on those initiatives supporting ecosystem-wide conservation programs, including forests, wetlands, agricultural lands, watersheds and air and water quality. The foundation also focuses attention on local projects reinforcing Maryland's Smart Growth, Rural Legacy and Green Print initiatives. Education: The challenge to Baltimore City's leadership is to provide public school children with the same level of education as counterparts in surrounding suburban counties. The foundation supports efforts to provide quality instruction and leadership, promote professional development, develop effective curricula (pre-school through 12) through pilot projects, increase community involvement, enhance basic skills and further literacy enrichment. After-school activities and intramural sports with academic components have received on-going support to help fill gaps in the extra-curricular programming. In recognition of the pivotal role of quality teaching and leadership, the foundation also supports recruitment and retention efforts, teacher training, and principal recruitment. Health and Human Services: With grants awarded in this area, the foundation seeks to address problems of family disintegration, family planning, child support, children's health and well-being, child abuse and neglect, hunger, food self-sufficiency, homelessness, domestic violence, crime, and teenage parenting. The foundation also focuses on initiatives alleviating health problems that confront the under-served and uninsured, in particular drug addiction and its associated diseases including HIV/AIDS. New energy is being spent to address the barriers facing the returning ex-offender, with a particular emphasis on initiatives that provide transitional housing, jobs and skills training. Increased attention is being paid to pressing issues in the criminal justice system, ranging from evaluation of aspects of the pre-trial and bail system and proposed reforms of the District and Circuit Courts, to assistance with the surveillance, crime laboratory and information technology needs of the Police Department. The foundation also supports advocacy programs for better health care and social services for children and youth as well as for a comprehensive system of universal health care. Of particular concern is the support of efforts to combat childhood lead paint poisoning and mental health disorders. Furthermore, the foundation continues to provide opportunities for low-income families to live in quality housing in good neighborhoods in the region. While the foundation's primary focus is on the development of permanent housing, it also will consider emergency and transitional housing. Matching Gifts Program: The foundation has a matching gifts program for its employees, officers, and trustees. The foundation will match $2 for every $1 contributed by participants, up to a maximum match of $10,000 for a single contribution or aggregate annual contributions for each participant. Workforce Development: In recognition that a competent, skilled workforce is essential to the economic health and growth of Baltimore City, the foundation supports job skills training that enables low-income, unemployed and underemployed job seekers to secure jobs that pay family-sustaining wages. Priority is given to programs that link hard-to-serve job seekers with employment, that promote job retention for at least one year of employment, and that enhance opportunities for low-wage workers to improve their skills and move into higher wage jobs. The foundation works with nonprofit organizations, employers and public agencies to improve how public workforce development funding is being spent in Baltimore and to link effective programs with public funding. The foundation also works with nonprofit organizations to increase job seekers' access to needed services, including literacy services, transportation, substance abuse treatment, and services for ex-offenders. Finally, the foundation seeks to strengthen policy initiatives that support low-income families and enhance wages. These initiatives include increasing the minimum wage, increasing access to income support such as the earned income tax credit, and reforming child support enforcement for low-income, non-custodial parents. Fields of interest: Arts; Child development, education; Children/youth, services; Community development; Crime/violence prevention; Economically disadvantaged; Education; Education, early childhood education; Elementary school/education; Employment; Employment, services; Environment; Environment, natural resources; Family services; Food services; Health care; Homeless; Leadership development; Minorities; Offenders/ex-offenders, services; Reproductive health, family planning; Substance abuse, services; Youth development, services. Geographic focus: Maryland Types of support: Building/renovation, Capital campaigns, Conferences/seminars, Curriculum development, Employee matching gifts, Endowments, Equipment, General/operating support, Land acquisition, Matching/challenge support, Program development, Program-related investments/loans, Scholarship funds, Seed money. Limitations: Giving limited to MD, with emphasis on Baltimore. No support for educational programs at higher education institutions or medical facilities. No grants to individuals, or for scholarships, fellowships, endowments, travel, annual operating expenses, sponsorships, memberships, or deficit financing. Publications: Annual report (including application guidelines), Application guidelines, Newsletter, Occasional report, Program policy statement. Application information:Should the foundation be interested in the preliminary proposal, the applicant will be asked to submit a formal and detailed application. Downloadable application form is available on the foundation's Web site. Application form required. Applicants should submit the following: 1) copy of IRS Determination Letter 2) copy of most recent annual report/audited financial statement/990 3) listing of board of directors, trustees, officers and other key people and their affiliations 4) detailed description of project and amount of funding requested 5) copy of current year's organizational budget and/or project budget 6) additional materials/documentation Unless contacted by a foundation trustee, communications with individual trustees regarding proposals are discouraged. However, the staff welcomes inquiries by mail or phone regarding the grantmaking process and specific questions about individual proposals. A site visit may be requested by a program officer after the full proposal has been received and acknowledged. Initial approach: Letter (1-2 pages) Copies of proposal: 1 Board meeting date(s): Bimonthly Deadline(s): Jan. 1, Mar. 1, May 1, Aug. 1, Sept. 1, and Nov. 1 Final notification: Within 1 week of board meetings Officers and Trustees:* Gary Black, Jr.,* Chair.; Robert C. Embry, Jr.,* Pres.; Anne LaFarge Culman, V.P.; Frances Murray Keenan, V.P., Finance; Esthel M. Summerfield, Secy.; Eileen M. O'Rourke, Treas.; Ellen H. Mullan, Cont.; W. Shepherdson Abell; George L. Bunting, Jr.; Robert Garrett; Jacqueline C. Hrabowski; Sally J. Michel; Walter Sondheim, Jr.. Number of staff: 7 full-time professional; 6 part-time professional; 3 full-time support. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/04): Assets, $210,776,687 (M); gifts received, $10,000; expenditures, $13,834,546; total giving, $8,278,670; qualifying distributions, $11,144,211; giving activities include $8,080,351 for 209 grants (high: $580,800; low: $500; average: $500-$580,800), $198,319 for 197 employee matching gifts, $312,890 for 10 foundation-administered programs and $555,799 for 6 loans/program-related investments (high: $244,406; low: $24,144). EIN: 526036106 Selected grants: The following grants were reported in 2004. $580,800 to Baltimore Curriculum Project, Baltimore, MD, For continued implementation of project, providing management oversight of Baltimore City public schools as part of the New Schools Initiative, offering a combination of Direct Instruction and Core Knowledge curricula, and serving as incubator for pilot strategies. $500,000 to Ingenuity Project, Baltimore, MD, For intensive math and science curriculum for Baltimore City public elementary, middle, and high school students. $450,000 to Rose Street Community Center, Baltimore, MD, For continued support of rehabilitation services for ex-offenders, residents recovering from substance abuse, and at-risk youth, including transitional housing, case management, employment links, and after-school and community activities for youth. $400,000 to Center for Fathers, Families and Work Force Development, Baltimore, MD, For STRIVE Baltimore, comprehensive job training and placement service for unemployed and underemployed men and women preparing participants for workforce through workshops that focus on attitude modification and job readiness. $250,000 to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, For capital support toward construction of new Our Daily Bread Employment Center housing Our Daily Bread, Christopher's Place Employment Academy, Saint Judes Employment Center, and The Samaritan Center. $250,000 to Holy Nativity and Saint Johns Development Corporation, Baltimore, MD, Toward construction of Pimlico Road Arts and Community Center, to house Head Start, after-school programs, and family support center. $185,800 to SEED Foundation, DC, For feasibility study and planning grant for establishment of college preparatory public boarding school to serve disadvantaged students in Baltimore City. $180,000 to Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Baltimore, MD, For continued support for SEETTS Program (Supporting Ex-Offenders in Employment, Training, and Transitional Services), workforce development initiative for persons leaving Maryland prisons and returning to Baltimore City. $180,000 to Teach for America, Baltimore, MD, Toward recruiting, selecting, training, and building a support network for members teaching in Baltimore City public schools. $150,000 to Legal Aid Bureau, Baltimore, MD, Toward continued support for Child Support/Barriers to Employment Project, initiative designed to address financial needs of noncustodial parents with child support obligations. ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
Alexander Host Foundation 35 Mason St. Greenwich, CT 06830 Contact: N. George Host, Pres. Donor(s): Stig Host; Jeanne Host. Type of grantmaker: Independent foundation. Background: Established in 1984 in CT. Purpose and activities: Preference to environmental issues, especially water quality. Fields of interest: Animals/wildlife, preservation/protection; Environment; Federated giving programs; Higher education. Geographic focus: National Types of support: Fellowships, Research. Limitations: Giving on a national basis, with some emphasis on the East Coast and the New England region. No grants to individuals. Application information: Initial approach: Letter Board meeting date(s): Dec. Deadline(s): None Officers and Trustees:* Stig Host,* Chair.; N. George Host,* Pres.; Christian T. Host; Jeanne Host; Thomas Amory Host; John Winthrop. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/04): Assets, $547,778 (M); gifts received, $14,860; expenditures, $41,089; total giving, $36,600; qualifying distributions, $36,600; giving activities include $36,600 for grants. EIN: 222549698 ------------------------------------------------- -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
Mary L. Jobe Akeley Trust & Peace Sanctuary c/o Eunice Sutphen 120 Ceder Rd. Mystic, CT 06355 Type of grantmaker: Operating foundation. Background: Established in 1981. Purpose and activities: Funding for nature conservation organizations and projects. Fields of interest: Environment, land resources. Geographic focus: National Types of support: General/operating support. Limitations: Applications not accepted. No grants to individuals. Application information:Contributes only to pre-selected organizations. Trustees: Eunice Sutphen; Sally Halsey; Dennis O'Brien. Financial data: (yr. ended 12/31/03): Assets, $337,965 (M); expenditures, $11,110; total giving, $9,000; qualifying distributions, $10,970; giving activities include $9,000 for grants. EIN: 066089224 -End- Copyright © 2006 The Foundation Center
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