Up-to-the-Minute News from Foundations Around the Nation


 
Community Foundation Partnership
The Little League Fund for Youth Sports supports programs and projects that promote and support youth activity and healthy living through sports in Lycoming County.Grantees: A&B Children's Theatre, $5,000, Inclusive Nutcracker.Girls on the Run Mid State PA, $1,687, scholarships for
Santa Barbara Foundation
The recipients of the 2024 CEPT grants include: Boy Scouts of America, California Rangeland Trust, Channel Islands Restoration, Community Environmental Council, Environmental Defense Center, Explore Ecology, Fish Reef Project, Gaviota Coast Conservancy, Lompoc Valley Parks Recreation & Pool
Community Foundation of Jackson Hole
The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole has provided grant funding that will serve as the needed spark for 26 local nonprofits.The foundation awarded its inaugural group of nonprofits, focusing its funding on behavioral health, housing and out-of-school time for youth.Other persistent community
Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands
The 18th annual Homeless Community Christmas Feast drew a large crowd Saturday to Emancipation Garden on St.Croix.The event was organized by a retired Human Resources manager with the V.I.government.She began providing food to about seven individuals and after realizing that the negative stereotype
Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan
Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council awards over $32K in new grants.Education, environment, arts programs, and human services programs are just some of the areas touched by the most recent round of grants from the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan.The next opportunity for grants is
Nike
Gentrack's 2024 Report Highlights Climate and Innovation - TipRanks.com.Gentrack Group Ltd (AU:GTK) has released its 2024 Annual Report, marking a significant step with its inaugural Climate Statement.The company continues to invest in technology andinnovation in the U.S.and around the world.For
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Get to Know Erin Minor, Gulf Coast Community Foundation's new Vice President of Community Leadership.Erin Minor was named one of SRQ Magazine's Good Heroes of 2022.She will be joining the foundation in March 2025.To learn more, visit.SRQ Media transforms what it means to live and love local through
Stark Community Foundation
Sandrock is a past president and previous trustee of the Rotary Club of Canton, Community Services of Stark County (now CommQuest), the Canton City Schools Foundation and a former president of the Boy Scouts of America Buckeye Council.He is a life fellow of the Ohio State Bar Foundation and is a
Annenberg Foundation, Annenberg Foundation
PledgeLA is a coalition of tech companies and venture capital firms working to increase diversity, equity, and community engagement.Mayor Bass, PledgeLA principals and more than 300 tech founders, VC investors and community leaders gathered at the El Rey Theatre to recognize 11 Angelenos.Slauson &
Outer Banks Community Foundation
Dare Community Housing Task Force releases 2024 report with research, findings, and recommendations.Dare County Tax Department has announced that the countywide 2025 Dare County property revaluation will become effective on January 1, 2025.Outer Banks Association of Realtors (OBAR) celebrated and
Black Hills Area Community Foundation
One Step Closera helps pay for licenses and certifications required for careers like nursing and medical coding.Western Dakota Tech was given a $50,000 grant from the Black Hills Area Community Foundation.The school decided to invest its award in an endowment and a 25% match through the
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
applications are open for scholarships through the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation.The foundation hosts funds for over 200 academic scholarships made possible by contributions from various donors throughout the community.Some scholarships have particular eligibility requirements, but there
Quad Cities Community Foundation
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Central Carolina Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Duke Endowment
Duke Endowment disbursed $14.4 million to relief agencies in western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.Other grantees include the United Way of Greenville County, S.C.The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina received $5 million, while the One SC Fund received $3 million.The
Scranton Area Community Foundation
The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement, a nonprofit subsidiary of The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Robert H.Spitz Foundation.The Wright Center's Patient and Community Needs Program helps to address
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
Craig and Pat Lloyd have been giving back to the community since the 1970s.The Lloyds' philanthropy has evolved over the years.The family endowment at the Lloyd Foundation is set to last until 2024.The Foundation helps the family stay true to their philanthropic mission and ensure their children
National Philanthropic Trust
Charitable Dollars Rose 3.7% Through June the Largest Second-Quarter Jump in 4 years.Half of Nonprofit Leaders Cited Donor Acquisition as a Top Challenge this year.The value of a volunteer hour increased 5.3% since last year, reaching $33.49 on average across the U.S.For Gen Zers who work at
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Billion-dollar donation from Netflix's Reed Hastings leads 2024's list of biggest gifts.Hastings and his wife, Patty Quillin, gave 2 million shares of Netflix stock valued at $1.1 billion in January.The Chronicle's annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their
Share Our Strength
RKD Group in Dallas is the new direct response fundraising agency of record for Feed The Children in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Moore AudienceFirst Media was selected by No Kid Hungrya campaign of Share Our Strength to provide data-driven direct mail list brokerage, data analysis, and strategic list
National Philanthropic Trust
The National Philanthropic Trust releases its annual report on donor-advised funds.The report uses industry averages and payout formula calculations that have been refuted in independent studies.It also includes fundamentally different sponsor types in the national category.NPT's account size is
Dallas Foundation
Dallas-based Exodus Ministries received the lead grant of $150,000.Three additional grants of $60,000 each went to Dallas nonprofits Abide Women's Health Services, Urban Specialists, and Vogel.The Mary M.Jalonick Women's Philanthropy Institute's mission is to educate, inspire, and empower women to
Changemakers
This year, the Temasek Trust ecosystem has continued to grow expanding our reach, deepening our impact, and sparking bold ideas through new partnerships and capabilities.We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated partners, friends, and colleagues who have come alongside us to
PSEG Foundation
The NPP provides grant funding to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations.The Boys & Girls Club of Newark has received over $600,000 in PSEG support.The Northern NJ Community Foundation (NNJCF) utilized NPP funding to develop the Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice Program, addressing flooding
Oregon Community Foundation
Oregon Community Foundation has awarded 39 grants to a broad range of thriving entrepreneurs across the state.$907,500 was awarded this year, four times the amount distributed the previous year.Five of the 39 beneficiaries this year were: Black United Fund of Oregon, Inc., Central Coast Food Web,
Watertown Community Foundation
Artist Selected to Create Mural Celebrating Artist Arshile Gorky.The mural will serve as a lasting tribute to Gorky's time in Watertown and his significant contributions to contemporary art.The project is generously supported by contributions from the watertown community
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Mercedes Bowyer is the donor engagement director for the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation.She says the foundation is committed to helping the community in need.Bowyer: "We're trying to help people in need in the community.We want to make sure they have the resources they need to make a
Montana Community Foundation
The Powell County Community Foundation is the only organization currently providing grant funds for nonprofits in Powell County.The foundation, established in 1999, has awarded 307 grants for over $288,000 to 60 organizations and agencies serving Powell County residents since 2000.The aurora
Oregon Community Foundation
The Rural Entrepreneur in Residence(REIR) program will be in partnership with A Greater Applegate (AGA) The program will provide support to rural entrepreneurs in the Applegate Valley.JCLS said the program a€œaims to formalize peer-to-peer mentoring while expanding access to essential
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Alison Metiva is chief operating officer for the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation.She says the foundation has received more than $200,000 in donations.Metiva: "We're dedicated to using our leadership, resources and voice to build toward a better future" The foundation's Endowment for
Lapeer County Community Foundation
Over 850 fourth-grade students in Lapeer County participated in a field trip to a local bank or credit union in their hometown.The LEAF account program is a Children's Savings Account Program courtesy of LCCF.The research is in children with a savings account between $1 and $500 are three times
Community Foundation of Jackson County, Lilly Endowment
Numerous grants accepted by Seymour school board - Seymour Tribune Numerous grants accepted.Board of trustees accepted numerous donations and grants at the school board meeting Tuesday night.$250 donation from Toyota to purchase additional books for classrooms, various types of leisure reading and
Greater Salina Community Foundation
Greater Salina Community Foundation (GSCF) received the "2024 Outstanding Foundation Award" as part of the AFP Kansas Heartland's National Philanthropy Day Awards.GSCF received the award for its work in Salina, Kansas.The award was part of a larger celebration of philanthropy in the state of
Open Society Foundations
Open Society Reaffirms Its Commitment to Human Rights.Open Society made several multiyear commitments in 2024 to support a broad range of critical human rights actors at all levels.The Foundations will pursue targeted time-bound efforts, provide long-term institutional support, and retain the
Venture Philanthropy Partners
Community-based organizations are one of the greatest levers for change, says Gretchen Van der Veer, CEO of Fair Chance.Funders can play a critical role by making strategic investments in nonprofits, she says.The Nonprofit Capacity Building Program was designed to support local Black and Latinx
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Ten local non-profits have received a total of $125,000 to build and strengthen the systems, structures, cultures, skills, resources, and power that they need to serve their communities.Another round of Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants will be awarded in the spring.Nonprofit capacity building
Gates Foundation
Mesa City Hall officials are announcing the idea Museum, 150.PURE Pickleball & Padel set to change the game in Scottsdale by 2026 with 50-court complex.QuikTrip and Sojourner Center unite against domestic violence and homelessness.Pat Shapiro: Honorees of December 2024 leadership luncheon are among
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Berkshire County has a higher concentration of nonprofits per capita as compared to other regions.This is evidence of higher levels of community engagement.There is a compelling idea or issue; there is leadership that brings people and resources together; and there is a sense of urgency or
Ford Foundation, Spencer Foundation
Philanthropy Roundtable is releasing a new Mental Health Playbook which showcases 15 high-impact organizations addressing the most urgent mental health needs across America.Mental health challenges don't just impact the individual person the effects reverberate throughout families, communities
Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Celebrate Giving: 'Aging Well and Creating a Legacy' event.Jack Moynihan, of Lowell, received the Bankers' Volunteer Award for Lifetime Achievement.UMass Lowell for Bridges to Success: Empowering Underrepresented Students from Lowell received a grant.Friends of the Lowell Council on Aging Center
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi awarded more than $70,000 in grants this year to non-profit organizations.Its current strategies are initiatives in pre-kindergarten education, prevention of childhood obesity and place-based education.The foundation has a committment from the
Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Sarasota County has experienced an influx of new residents that has resulted in a 6% increase in the population overall.Only two of the top 10 most common occupations pay enough to afford a one-bedroom rental at the fair market rate.One-third of all households in Sarasota County were housing-cost
Kearney Area Community Foundation
But there's a lot of these smaller ones too that have really great missions that people can get involved with just because they are now able to learn about them.The Kearneys Community Foundation also told NTV News they saw the highest number of individual donations be made this
Halle Foundation
Rosie's provides free music lessons for students from pre-K through 12th grade in a variety of disciplines including strings, winds, brass, mariachi, choir, digital music, piano, guitar and percussion.A grant from the Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation will support the expansion of the Free Afterschool
Long Beach Community Foundation
Since 1955, the Long Beach Fire Department has sought to provide toys for children in need through their "Spark of Love" Toy Drive in the month of December.The drive accepts monetary donations digitally and physical donations at local fire stations.Donations are given to local foster children
Community Foundation of Tompkins County
Students in an annual Philanthropic Leadership class distributed $58,900 in grants to local nonprofits.The course is designed to provide students with instruction and experience in philanthropic leadership.Each student is a member of the NBA 5035 Foundation Board of Directors, and each student has
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
Lunch is Served has been packing brown-bag lunches for the working poor of Sioux Falls since 2007.The Sioux Falls City Council is looking to send a short and sweet wish list to lawmakers in Pierre.The Humane Society attributes the success in part to the ways in which the Humane Society has lowered
North Valley Community Foundation
North Valley Community Foundation launches fund to support Feather River Adventist victims.Fund will be used to help those affected by the fire that destroyed the school in Palermo, California.The school was founded by the North Valley Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the 1800s.The
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
The Future of Sustainability: Reimagining the Way the WorldWorks is a new campaign from Forum for the Future.Over the next 12 months, the campaign will showcase 30 examples of individuals and organizations that are fundamentally reimagining how we live and work.The 2024/25 edition of the campaign
Williamsburg Community Foundation
The grant is part of the foundation's year-long campaign to grow its community endowment and highlight its commitment to the arts and culture in the Williamsburg area.The Williamsburg Players, chosen by Morgan Maddocks, reflects the profound impact theater can have on individuals and families, the
Arkansas Community Foundation
Little Rock School District takes steps to launch nonprofit education foundation.Plans call for the education foundation to have a board of directors initially made up of individuals.The foundation will adopt "a very personal campaign" for fund-raising, relying on word of mouth to seek donations
National Philanthropic Trust
Erik Daubert, nonprofit management specialist at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, highlighted some of the current key factors in charitable giving.As assets grow, philanthropy grows, he said.Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) have seen a significant uptick over the past
Community Foundation of Broward
This year's celebration also commemorated the Community Foundation's 40th anniversary.South Florida's top community leaders, philanthropists and influencers were among the guests in attendance.Celebrity artist Cey Adams unveiled a unique piece of artwork he created for The Foundation's "Lead with
Akron Community Foundation
Summit County uses opioid litigation settlement to establish $45 million health, safety fund.Fund is a separate, tax-exempt charitable organization of the Akron Community Foundation.The fund will be permanently endowed and invested according to the foundation's investment policy, according to a
Arizona Community Foundation
The Arizona Community Foundation continues to make strides in enhancing its impact across urban and rural areas.The foundation is one of the statea€™s largest philanthropic organizations.The organization has given more than $1.2 billion to more than 1,000 causes since it was founded in
Jasper Foundation
Jasper Newton Foundation grants over $2.8 million back to community.$956,646 of the money granted came from generous gifts of the community.The official total is $2,800,779,35.It's the most its granted since the Jasper Foundation and Newton Foundation became a single foundation in 2018.The Jasper
Silicon Valley Community Foundation, California Endowment, Chicago Community Trust, Walton Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment
House Republicans' push for HR 9495, which would allow wide latitude for political appointees to revoke nonprofits' tax status, suggests even Cabinet members supportive of the sector may not have the power to change the course their party has signalled it will set.The list includes education
Bainbridge Community Foundation
Bainbridge Community Foundation has announced the recipients of this year's Philanthropy Awards.The awards celebrate people and organizations whose dedication has significantly impacted the community.The winners will be announced at a ceremony on December 4, 2024.The ceremony will take place at the
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
When she moved to Sarasota, Wamsler became heavily involved in a number of conservation projects through the Conservation Foundation, which she helped start.She believes that Sarasota has a strong, impressive number of charitable organizations with great boards, including people with diverse
Manatee Community Foundation
Manatee Community Foundation's mission is to partner with our citizens to strengthen and enhance our community through philanthropy, education, and service now and forever.MCF is addressing both the urgent needs of those affected and planning for sustained community resilience alongside Manatee
Community Foundation of St. Clair County
The Community Foundation of St.Clair County released its nonprofit Wish List on Nov.1.Wish list items were divided into wishes for items from $250 to $500 and wishes ranging from $501 to $1,000.Donor Advised Fundholders with the foundation can find instructions on stclairfoundation.org/wish-list
Watertown Area Community Foundation
Watertown Area Community Foundation awarded $28,000 to twelve non-traditional female students.Scholarships of $2,000 and $3,000 were also distributed to significantly impact the recipients' educational journeys.Over the past twenty-one years, the program has granted $492,000 in scholarships and
Cobb Community Foundation
The money will unlock a $100 thousand dollar match pool CCF has amassed, with generous donations coming from Walton Communities, an anonymous donor, and several other sponsors.CCF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Cobb County, Georgia.Established in 1993, CCF
Changemakers
The three-day International Symposium invited over 60 experts, scholars, and business representatives from around the world to delve into how collaborative innovation can address complex social issues."Collaborate and Innovate to Respond to Complex Social Issues" and "Shaping Hong Kong's Social
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
The Siemer Milling Endowment for Youth Leadership Development has awarded nine grants totaling $44,600 to the following nonprofit agencies in Effingham County.Each grant award was given at the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Grant Reception held on November 13, 2024.The grant recipients
Community Foundation of Henderson County
Foundation awards $295,000 in Helene Recovery Grants - Hendersonville Lightning."It is inspiring to see funds supporting various charitable work with these grants to nonprofits," said Jimmy Chandler, chair of the Disaster Relief, Recovery and Rebuilding Grant Committee.Prior to the grant awards,
Community Foundation of Jackson County
Celebration of Decorations will begin with a social hour at 5:15 p.m., followed by the auction at 6:15p.m.Fundholders include Jackson County Homebuilders, Hunting Heroes, Ripley Rotary, Special Olympics, Cedar Lakes Foundation, Pilot Club, Jackson County Early Explorers, Main Street Ripley, Read
Gates Foundation
Catalytic Climate Finance Facility awards USD 2 million to new cohort of blended finance vehicles - CPI.The CC Facility portfolio of financial vehicles spans climate-resilient agriculture, marine conservation, and renewable energy.It targets one of the main barriers to scaling a climate blended
Washington County Community Foundation, Washington County Community Foundation
The Washington County Board of Realtors dissolved in 2011.Funds once held by the organization have been distributed to historic Beck's Mill and the Washington County Community Foundation.In 1995, the estate of Ralph and Faye Mahuron donated a one-time gift of $420,000 to the foundation to establish
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Season of Sharing and nonprofit help Sarasota man rebuild his life.Charles Robinson had spent the better part of four decades wrestling addictions.With the help of his grandmother's wisdom and a Sarasota nonprofit, plus a leg up from Season of Sharing, Charles has been able to break the cycle and
Omaha Community Foundation
The proposed sculpture is a memorial to an Omaha woman who died suddenly in 2020.Kali Baker helped raise nearly $60 million for charity over eight years.Baker died four years ago after her breast cancer returned.Her family hopes to honor her legacy with a permanent piece of art in a popular park in
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
Vince Leggett, Founder of Blacks of the Chesapeake, Dies at 71 - Eye On Annapolis.A historian, storyteller, and visionary leader, Legget worked tirelessly to document and share the vital contributions of African Americans to the region's maritime heritage.One of his most enduring achievements was
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation
The Silver Creek-Irving Heritage Fund (SCIHF), a Community Donor Advised Fund of the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, recently awarded grants to two local organizations.SCIHF is an endowed fund and will continue to make grants in perpetuity.Gifts to the fund can be made directly at
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
UMD men's hockey honors Adam Johnson in memorial game.Johnson's life was cut short during a Nottingham panthers' game in Sheffield, England.Johnson played for the Bulldogs for two seasons, helping lead the team to a Frozen Four appearance and runner-up finish in his sophomore year.The Adam Johnson
Google.org
Nine of the world's 10 countries most vulnerable to flood risk are part of the Global South.Once-in-a-century floods threaten some 1.81 billion people globally, and more than two-thirds of those people live in South and East Asia.Google Research recently partnered with the United Nations to develop
Santa Fe Community Foundation
Memories of Granada is a seasonal celebration with music and dance.Compania Chuscales & Mina Fajardo return to Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe.Joining them onstage are flamenco dancers Monze Diaz, Lacey Romero, Katherine Pavuk, Micah Birdshire, Dani Mouw, Allison Hoyman, Alandra
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
BridgeDetroit is powered by generous grant support from the Knight, Ford, Skillman, Kresge, Wilson, McGregor, and Hudson-Webber foundations.The site lists hundreds of treatment providers, identifying which ones provide medication assisted treatment (MAT) such as buprenorphine, methadone and
Arlington Community Foundation
Kelsey Crittenden looks at ways to give back to the community in Arlington.The Animal Welfare League, EcoAction Arlington and The Clothesline for Arlington Kids are just a few.The Arlington Community Foundation offers grants of up to $5,000 for local nonprofits.Corcoran McEnearney: "Kindness counts
Rush County Community Foundation
This fall, the Rush County Community Foundation has made 17 grants totaling $64,638.75.Gleaners Food Bank received a $15,000 grant to help stock the school-based pantries at Milroy Elementary and Rushville Consolidated High School.Rush County 4-H Horse and Pony Club received a grant of $7,988.75 to
Central Valley Community Foundation
Gavin Newsom made a stop in Fresno on Thursday, lauding the region's economic impact to the state and country.Newsom said he recognizes there is an air of anxiety due to the current political and economic situation, but the initiative is a cause for optimism.The Sierra San Joaquin Jobs Initiative
Northern New York Community Foundation
The Northern New York Community Foundation's Youth Philanthropy Council welcomes grant proposals from nonprofit organizations of all types for programs, projects, or initiatives that strengthen the quality of life in St.John's, New York.For more information, visit the foundation's website at:
Maine Community Foundation
New ArtsFarmington program allows children 18 and under and UMF students free admission to all shows and events.The program ensures that all children under the age of 18, as well as students at the University of Maine at Farmington [UMF], will receive free admission.Event tickets can be found on
Colorado Trust
Six SLV nonprofits awarded grants from The Colorado Trust.Alamosa Citizen: Team of Empowered Allies: This new nonprofit is dedicated to educating and empowering people by addressing the impacts of social and internalized queerphobia.The September 2024 San Luis Valley Rural Philanthropy Days
Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Rockefeller Family Fund, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Packard Foundation, Durfee Foundation, Ruth Mott Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
The stories behind family philanthropy in America could rival any epic novel or prime-time drama.They have a large family presence in the sector, meaning more than a few family members and/or multiple generations involved.They make things happen, either through sheer size of their giving, outsized


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