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


 
Changemakers
Planet Classroom Launches April 2025 Films Lineup Featuring AI Innovation, Climate Action, Music, and Youth.The Coral Crisis follows marine biologist Ben Williams and his AI-powered collaboration with Google DeepMind to monitor and protect coral reefs.Net Zero Speaks with Felicia Marcus joins youth
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
Small to mid-size nonprofits face many challenges.They must decide on the right mission statement and vision for the organization, narrow down who they serve and who they don't.When donating to a nonprofit, consider supporting overhead costs.It's one of the most impactful ways to sustain their
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
BridgeDetroit is powered by generous grant support from the Knight, Ford, Skillman, Kresge, Wilson, McGregor, and Hudson-Webber foundations.BridgeDetroit is also supported by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.Read the original article at:
Humboldt Area Foundation, Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Humboldt County Economic Development Division is hosting the third-annual Partnering for Ocean, Wind and Energy Renewables in California conference.The conference will bring together federal, state, tribal and local leaders, industry experts and policymakers to explore the future of renewable
Lee County Community Foundation
Lisa McNew Chapman, president of Central Carolina Community College, and Tommy Chester, a former mayor of Sanford, were honored by the Lee County Community Foundation.Chapman is the sixth president to lead the college and the first woman to serve in this top position.Mann is best known for his time
Vermont Community Foundation
Dads Group and Vermont Arts Exchange work to create art and community.The group is designed for fathers and father-figures, and their children, to bond while creating art.Any significant male figures, such as grandfathers, uncles, stepfathers, or other father-like figures, are welcome to attend
Erie Community Foundation
Infinite Erie convenes community partners toward collective action as Federal funding freeze begins to impact local agencies.Infinite Erie announced the establishment of the Rapid Response Team to develop strategies and catalyze collective action in response to federal funding freezes impacting
North Valley Community Foundation
Rebuild Paradise has helped provide gravel to 170 families, totaling $80,000.The gravel is also delivered to homeowners through Northstate Aggregate of Paradise.Most people who receive the gravel grant save $4,000 to $5,000 annually on home insurance.The grant will come from the Camp Fire Fund, and
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Philadelphia-based Down North Pizza visited Detroit on a tour of their new cookbook "We The Pizza" The restaurant fulfills its mission "to educate and support the formerly incarcerated while serving dope food" The Detroit stop consisted of an intimate gathering and dinner at San Morello with
North Valley Community Foundation
The Rebuild Paradise Foundation gravel grant program comes after the 2018 Camp Fires that devastated the Butte County community.The grant comes from the Camp Fire Fund and the Donna Muriell Memorial Fund at NVCF and will allow the foundation to provide gravel for at least 50 homes' defensible
Allstate Foundation
Serve Connecticut received more than 150 applications from schools, municipalities, agencies, and youth-serving organizations proposing a wide range of youth-led service initiatives.The other awarded projects include the Community Table/Mesa Comunitaria Foodshare and EmpowerHER Period Poverty
Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan
More than 600 pieces of original artwork by local students will soon be on display in Art in the Loft's "Young Artist" exhibit.The exhibit will feature artwork in a wide variety of mediums, made by students of all ages, from nearly 30 area schools.Workshops include: Hand-rolled sushi with Chris
Community Foundation of Tompkins County
Over $166,000 for programming was distributed to 24 of the 33 libraries in the Finger Lakes Library System (FLLS) The grants are made possible thanks to nearly $3 million from the estate of Dr. Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen.Rosen's vision for the fund was outlined in his will, emphasizing the
Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation
Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has proudly supported Bread & Broth for the past 10 years.In 2024, the Community Foundation was able to introduce the mission of Bread and Broth to a donor who is passionate about investing their philanthropy in community development and growth.The donation will
Broomfield Community Foundation
The BRTF won the Heart of Broomfield award in 2022 for their volunteer service in finding housing, household supplies and cultural mentors.100% of the funding went directly to support Afghan/Ukrainian refugee housing insecurity.No taxpayer or city funds have been received since the initial one-time
Community Foundation of Grundy County
Community Pulse: Spring is a good time to review disaster resources.Follow the Facebook page for the Grundy County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (GC-COAD) Learn more about GC-EMA at http://www.grundycountyil.gov/services/emergency_management/index.php Ia€™m writing this the
Tulsa Community Foundation
The George Kaiser Family Foundation is trying to build a more inclusive economy in Tulsa.The foundation's model of community enhancing economic development evolved out of its original social purpose.The New York Times heralded the unique success of Tulsa's remote work program, which has settled
Marin Community Foundation
Bryce Patrick Brownlie moved to Corte Madera in 1978, where he grew up and developed a deep love for Marin County.After retiring from banking, Bryce followed his passion for people and tended bar quickly gathering even more friends from all walks of life.Bryce cherished his frequent trips to
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Maddox Foundation named Foundation of the Year by the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy.The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi was established in 2002 with a generous grant from the Maddox Foundation.The CFNM manages over 300 donor-established funds and has distributed
Latino Community Foundation
Latino Community Foundation Awards $3.88M in Grants Across California and Nevada.NewsBreak: Latino Community Foundation awards $3,000,000 in grants across California andNevada.Newsbreak: $1.5 million of the grant money will go to scholarships for Latino students in California, Nevada, and the
Central New York Community Foundation
Executive Support to the President & CEO:Provide high level support to the president & CEO, such as managing an active calendar and handling correspondence that may be confidential.Board Support: Create a comprehensive, year-long Community Foundation calendar of standing committee meetings and
Madison Community Foundation
The Bike Bus fund supports the purchase of the vehicle, the cost of a wrap, an insurance fund and a gas and maintenance fund.We'll also use it to transport volunteers to bike donation drives outside of the area, and it will provide versatility to haul tools, bike stands and bike parts for community
Kellogg Foundation
The Growing Healthy Minds, Bodies and Communities program provides training and resources to support preschool teachers, students and students' families.The Clinic for Outreach and Personal Enrichment, or COPE, plans to expand to fill gaps in available counseling services for students from
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Salenbein Trucking and Excavating was awarded a $121,148 contract to demolish maintenance buildings on the former Rogell Golf Course.It first opened in 1914 as a nine-hole course at the former Phoenix Country Club.The site was later sold to the city of Redford, which hired famed Scottish golf
Allegan County Community Foundation
The Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Best Business Awards in 10 categories.Nominations are open for emerging businesses, community support, and minority-owned businesses.Apply by April 21 at www.laketrust.org.The Allegan County Community Foundation is
Watertown Area Community Foundation
Good News: Watertown Youth Council Hosts Free Movie Night Fundraiser to Support Local Nonprofits.The group is looking to expound on the grant funds that are available by organizing a free movie night fundraiser.Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and the movie will start at 6,30 p.m.The Youth Council
Golden Belt Community Foundation
Golden Belt Community Foundation to Host Estate Planning Informational Session Thursday, March 27.Listen 92.3 / 1510 KLQR94.7 KSKU95.5 KLBG95.9 KWHK96.7 - 98.9 KGBK98.9 / 1540 KMCP99.3 - 1370 KIOL100.3 KNZS101.5 - 106.1
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
Brooke Oosterman, executive director of Housing Next, is wrapping up three years at the organization this week.She accepted the position of vice president of youth development for the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids."It's been an immense privilege, and I'm super grateful for the opportunity to have
Lilly Endowment
Mady Westerhouse is Vice President of the Youth Philanthropy Council (YPC) YPC is a youth-led initiative dedicated to cultivating philanthropy and leadership among students.Mady is particularly excited about the Tri-County Backpack Project, which tackles food insecurity by ensuring students have
Kellogg Foundation
The Helping Friends and Neighbors Fund at the Community Foundation for Mississippi is providing immediate relief and long-term recovery support for families in Walthall and Smith Counties and other affected areas.Make checks payable to the community foundation for Mississippi, with "Helping Friends
MacArthur Foundation
15 arts and culture and/or arts-centered organizations, in these and other arts practices, will receive 2025 Culture Equity and the Arts awards, totaling $3.2 million over three years.$240,000 Grants will go to the following organizations: BUILD, Inc., Chicago Sinfonietta, Forward Momentum Chicago,
Greater New Orleans Foundation
Greater New Orleans Foundation continues its century-long mission of strengthening the region.Past initiatives include the Community Revitalization Fund, which supported the construction of nearly 9,500 housing units post-Hurricane Katrina.New Orleans Community Support Foundation, a supporting
San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations.The grantees will help address inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San Diego County.Christina DeBenedict is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the UC
Nebraska Community Foundation
The competition, held to inspire and support young entrepreneurs, showcased creative and ambitious ventures from high school students.Kidz Klubhouse from West Holt High School claimed 1st place, impressing the judges with their well-developed business model and vision for a childcare and enrichment
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
The Sacramento Region Community Foundation celebrates Incredible Contributions of Women in Nonprofit Sector.The foundation's flagship Big Day of Giving program has generated more than $104 million for hundreds of area nonprofits since its inception in 2013.Traci Rockefeller Cusack has 25+ years of
Kresge Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
A 2023 "True Cost of Care" report found that Michigan child care providers earned an average salary of just $23,020 in 2019.The State of Michigan would need to invest an additional $2.2 billion in subsidies into the early childhood system to meet the true cost of care, just for those families at or
Bloomberg Philanthropies
To be eligible for funding, organizations must be youth-led or prioritize youth involvement.The Youth Climate Action Fund is powered by Bloomberg Philanthropies in partnership with United Cities and Local Government, and the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University.The
Arizona Community Foundation
The free event is a celebration of community philanthropy where we will recognize this year's Spirit Award winners for their leadership and dedication to uplifting Sedona and the Verde Valley.For more information, contact Regional Director Sheri Denny at sdenny@azfoundation.org or call
Pittsburgh Foundation
Rebecca Thurston, a professor in the School of Medicine and School of Public Health, was awarded for her research's profound impact on public discourse and policy.Rachel Bezanson, an associate professor of physics and astronomy in the Dietrich School, was honored for her innovative research.Tony
Walton Family Foundation
Leaders in California, Arizona and Nevada sent a letter to Doug Burgum, the newly-appointed Secretary of the Interior.The seven states that share the river are under pressure to create a new plan for dividing its shrinking supplies before 2026.The states that sent the mid-February letter represent
San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.Christina DeBenedict is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the UC San Diego.She brings 30 years of passion
San Francisco Foundation
The Oakland Ballet's groundbreaking production, Angel Island Project, is a breathtaking 90-minute performance that transforms a painful chapter of American history into a moving tribute to resilience and hope.This powerful production will be previewed at Angel Island Immigration Station on March 22
San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.Christina DeBenedict is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the UC San Diego.She brings 30 years of passion
Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Locating the Flexibility to Expand Access to Health Care.Jason Levitis discusses how federal policies and state-level innovations can shape access to health insurance.Levitis provides technical assistance to state health officials through State Health and Value Strategies a program funded by the
Manatee Community Foundation
Manatee Community Foundation to honor 'Spirit' of philanthropy, service.Manatee community foundation honors Spirit of Manatees 2025 honorees at Palmetto Marriott.The organization is raising money for a new center in the state's largest city, Bradenton.The new center is expected to be completed by
Charlotte Community Foundation
The Isles Yacht Club donated more than $22,000 to support the Culinary Arts Program at Charlotte Technical College.The donation marks the culmination of a three-year partnership, with the
Community Foundation of Broward
The BE BOLD Leadership Campaign raised $415 million, including $150 million in new gifts and pledges, and $265 million in estate plan commitments.The Community Foundation of Broward ranks among the top 100 community foundations in the United States with current assets of more than $300 million.Lead
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Ex-New York mayor tops list of nationa€™s biggest donors for second year in row.He gave a total of $3.7 billion to support arts, education, the environment, public-health groups, and programs aimed at improving city governments.He gives directly to charities and through his alma mater,
Gates Foundation
Melinda Gates reveals Warren Buffett's advice on focusing efforts on core issues for better productivity and stress management.Buffett, the billionaire investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, served as a trustee and major donor to the Gates Foundation from 2006 to 2021.Buffett contributed more than
Arizona Community Foundation
Lodestar Center hosts nonprofits, grantors for discussion on impact of new federal landscape, March 19."Federal Policies and Arizona: Nonprofits and Grantmakers Navigating the New Federal Landscape" will be held from 9 a.m.to noon.The event is sponsored by the ASU Lodestar Centre for Philanthropy
MacArthur Foundation
Oluwayemisi Olorunshola (PhD) is an experienced business professional with over 15 years' experience and training in Unilever Nigeria Plc.Rose Nat Eshiett has over 35years working experience with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in the Oil and Gas sector.Aku Odinkemelu is a
Winona Community Foundation
Eighth-grade students and staff of the Winona Middle School participated in the Youth In Philanthropy program.Students learned that to streghthen our community you must be willing to give back to the community.Students practiced their decision-making skills by being given the responsibility of
Chicago Community Trust, Chicago Public Education Fund
Meet 14 of Chicago's Top Philanthropic Families.Human services, religion, education and health are the top four causes that appealed to Chicago donors.The Reyes family has roots in Chicago dating back to the 1970s.The Sacks Family Foundation was established by Grosvenor Capital Management CEO
Lumina Foundation
Lumina aims to ensure education remains accessible, valuable, and aligned with today's workforce needs.Reaching our 2040 goal requires collaboration among educators, businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, and communities.We will invest in innovative programs, collaborate with national
San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.Christina DeBenedict is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the UC San Diego.She brings 30 years of passion
Bloomberg Philanthropies
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Greater Washington Community Foundation
Figure skaters of the past and present took the ice Sunday in the nationa€™s capital.Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano emceed the Legacy on Ice benefit event.Johnny Weir dedicated his performance to the members of the University of Delaware Figure Skating Club who were on American Flight
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Bowser's approach to crime aligns with some of Trump's rhetoric of law and order on his campaign trails.About 9,774 individuals are experiencing homelessness in the District, according to a Point in Time count in January 2024.Rising housing costs, lack of affordable housing and financial insecurity
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Grant payments from endowment funds hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque will top a record $5.3 million in 2025.Endowment funds are started by individuals, families and nonprofit organizations, and the funds grow over time through charitable donations and investment returns.Annual
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Grant payments from endowment funds hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque will top a record $5.3 million in 2025.Endowment funds are started by individuals, families and nonprofit organizations, and the funds grow over time through charitable donations and investment returns.Annual
Greater Washington Community Foundation
The figure skating community will gather Sunday in Washington, D.C., to remember the victims of the Jan.29 aircraft collision that killed 67 people.In all, 11 skaters between ages 11 and 16, four coaches and 13 others -- all family members of the skaters -- were killed.Nearly half of the passengers
Barr Foundation
Berkshire Community College announces the addition of three faculty/staff members, four promotions, and three title changes.The Dalton Rotary Club demonstrated its support of veterans on Super Bowl Sunday by providing a feast to the residents of Pittsfield's Soldier On.Berkshire LGBTQ+ leaders
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Children First, Inc.kicked off its second annual "Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader" book drive on February 1.The event offers practical resources and strategies to guide their children through important educational and career decisions.The Community Foundation of Sarasota hosted 2Gen Connections a
Parker Foundation, Theodore Edson Parker Foundation
$402,500 awarded to 12 organizations.Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell was one of 12 local nonprofits to receive grants in the latest round of funding by the Theodore Edson Parker Foundation.Club alum and UMass Lowell student Kemigisa Adyeri, club alum and Curry College graduate Yvonne Welsh, and
Portland Foundation
The Portland Foundation awarded $25,000 grants to Arts Place for its MusicWorks program.John Jay Center for Learning was awarded $31,800 for its SkillsTrac Industrial Maintenance training program for Jay County High School seniors.The next grant application deadline is Thursday, June 26.For more
California Community Foundation
The Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund aims to support both the immediate and long-term needs of Black communities impacted by the fires.The fund has raised $4.4 million to date and will be used to support organizations that provide assistance for things like housing, counseling, youth services,
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine to celebrate 25 years of philanthropy this March.Kassidy Watson-Perry is a 26-year-old multimedia creator currently residing in North Carolina.Subscribe to our Daily Email Newsletter! Get the top stories from across Muscatsine, Iowa in your inbox each
Arizona Community Foundation
Chelsea Buck-Leilich joined ACF of Sedona as Regional Philanthropic Advisor on February 24, 2025.She will function as a community leader in the areas of regional grantmaking, nonprofit capacity building, and nonprofit fundholder management.ACF is among the top 25 community foundations in the nation
Community Foundation of Howard County
Community Foundation of Howard County CEO and president to retire after 13 years.Allana Haynes, Howard County Times, Columbia, Md., will step down as president and CEO on February 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM UTC.She has been with the foundation for 13 years and has served as its CEO for the past two
Citi Foundation
50 community organizations will receive $500,000 each in grant support for innovative employment solutions for low-income youth.The 2025 Global Innovation Challenge builds on Citi and the Citi Foundation's long-standing investment in youth.Citi has invested more than $300 million over the last
Knight Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, McKnight Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation
US private foundations held a record $1.64 trillion in assets at the end of 2024.Most foundations still invest for maximum returns, often without regard to mission.Some foundations are moving to become 100 percent mission-aligned in their investments.If you align your investments but don't give up
San Diego Foundation
The San Diego Foundation awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations.The grantees will help address inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San Diego County.Christina DeBenedict is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the UC
Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded more than $15.7 million in grants, scholarships, and emergency relief funds in 2024.It was the highest amount awarded in a single year in the foundation's history.The foundation also marked the second-highest amount of donations on
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awards grants for technical education.The organization is based in Ozarks, Arkansas, but has offices in Washington, D.C.and New York City.The foundation's website is:
Calaveras Community Foundation
Three New Board Members Join the Calaveras Community Foundation.Each brings a unique expertise, passion, and dedication that will significantly contribute to advancing CCF's mission.CCF is the only all-encompassing non-profit philanthropic organization in the county.For more information about CCF,
MacArthur Foundation
Philanthropy must do better to ensure that access to reliable information reaches underserved Black and brown communities.Tracie Powell, the founder of The Pivot Fund, says funders should be aware of what audience the media outlet actually serves.Powell also advised funders to "go into these
Skoll Foundation
This follow-up to "Social Innovation and the Journey to Transformation" explores how bold social innovators shift systems through collective action.Leaders across sectors recognize social innovation as critical to societal progress.The public feels a renewed optimism in our collective ability to
Moore Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The Internet Archive contains more than 916 billion web pages, 44 million books and texts.It also provides web archiving services to more than 800 organizations in 24 countries.The biggest single funder backing the Archive is the Kahle-Austin Foundation, which has given it $13.5 million between
Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation
Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to host cybersecurity Link and Learn seminar.The free, educational session is open to nonprofit staff and volunteers.The session will be open to the small business community as well.The seminar will feature cybersecurity and IT experts, including Dominic
Wayne County Community Foundation
GrantTalk Ep 39: Community Foundation Grants with Ryanne Jennings.Ryanne's passion for her community and the foundation's mission shines through as she shares how WCCF pools resources into a variety of funds: scholarship funds, donor-advised funds, and field-of-interest funds.These funding
Putnam County Community Foundation
Jameson Allen unexpectedly lost the 18-month-old on Feb.21, 2024.On Friday, representatives of the Jameson Allen Memorial Fund formally made the donation of a LUCAS Device, which performs automatic compressions on adult victims of cardiac arrest.Putnam County EMS, which responded to the emergency
Arizona Community Foundation
ACF of the Gila Valley to host grant application workshops for local nonprofits.workshops will support local organizations applying for funding.Applications due no later than Wednesday, April 30.The grant cycle for ACF ofTheGila Valley opens on Monday, April 7, with applications due no earlier than
Kansas Health Foundation
The Hunger Free Kansas mini-grants, ranging from $2,500 to $30,000, will be distributed to 20 extension units, where local agents will lead programs.Proposed initiatives include using Community Health Workers at food pantries, training volunteers for SNAP assistance, upgrading food Pantries, and
Hutchinson Community Foundation
Residents say increases in average household income and businesses that pay above average wage are the top indicators of economic progress in Reno County.They also identify attracting new businesses, removing and renovating blight, access to affordable child care, improving public infrastructure,
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
The ninth annual fundraising competition will feature six community star dancers paired with a partner for a chance to win up to $15,000 for the nonprofit of their choice.The event is supported by the Women's Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation.The lineup has been finalized for this
San Diego Foundation
Since 2010, the Opening the Outdoors Program has connected, protected and increased equitable access to the outdoors across the county.The SDF Fifty & Forward Campaign is the most ambitious undertaking in our 50-year history.With your help, we will grant $500 million to realize our region's
Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Eddie Gabriel Djatcha of Lowell is the 2023 winner of the Emily Edwards Memorial Fiscal Scholarship.The scholarship fund was established in 2022 at the request of sisters Tina Edwards, Diana Rogier and Kimberly Edwards Wunderlich in honor of their mother, Emily Edwards.An essay on the topic of
Weingart Foundation
Weingart Foundation has delivered more than $1.6 billion in grants and loans focusing on racial and socioeconomic injustice.In 2017, it decided to align its investment portfolio with its mission to drive equity and partner with others to advance justice.With impact investing, Jackson said, the


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