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With a total community action fund of
$100,000,
Heineman
Foundation <http://www.heinemanfoundation.org/guidelines>
The purpose of the
Heineman Foundation is to provide seed money to start-up projects and new
projects within existing organizations for a maximum of three to five years.
Preference will be given to organizations that they have not previously funded.
The average range of donations is $20,000.00 to $50,000.00, per annum. An
organization must have 501(c)3 status and upload copies of corresponding IRS
documents to the online application form in order for the application to be
considered. The Foundation's general areas of interest are the following (in no
particular order): programs that enable economically challenged women to enter
and remain in the workplace; environmental research that will help prevent,
reduce and/or eliminate water degradation; music as education and preserver of
culture; research into prevention of and treatment for childhood illnesses;
programs that enable youth to think, create and communicate effectively; and
programs to support and promote high achievement in music, science, and
literature. Applications must be submitted no later than September 1st.
Abbott Laboratories
Fund <http://www.abbottfund.org/>
The Abbott
Laboratories Fund (The Fund) is an Illinois not–for–profit, philanthropic
corporation established in 1951 by Abbott Laboratories. Abbott Laboratories
provides the primary financial support of the Abbott Laboratories Fund.
Currently the Fund provides support through cash grants to recipients who
operate in the areas of health and welfare, education, culture, art, civic and
public policy. The Fund generally gives preference to requests for one–time
contributions and for programmatic and operating purposes. All Grant requests
are accepted on–line and require the following information: Description of your
organization's mission; Confirmation of current 501 (c) (3) U.S. Internal
Revenue Service; Geographic area served; Description of the project(s) /
programs(s) for which support is requested; Amount of money requested; Budget
information; and List of corporations and foundations supporting the
organization. Ongoing deadline.
A.L. Mailman
Family Foundation <http://www.mailman.org/fund/index.html>
The A.L. Mailman
Family Foundation focuses on improving the systems and policies that impact
very young children and their families. As a small national foundation with a
broad vision of quality early care and education they aim to be strategic and
catalytic with their dollars. Their goal is to promote the building of
sustainable systems that provide access to high quality early learning
experiences for all children. They attempt to effect system-wide change by
encouraging responsive public policies. The Foundation funds the creation and
dissemination of curricula, materials or tools that promote quality. They fund
advocacy and strategic communication to inform and build public will. They fund
applied research designed to inform policy and improve practice. Finally, they
support funder collaboratives to expand their learning and broaden their sphere
of influence. The Foundation seeks to support children in the context of their
families and communities. Quality care and education embraces the values of
family support, cultural competence and sensitivity to the social, emotional,
cognitive and physical needs of the child. The A. L. Mailman Family Foundation
strives to ensure that parents, caregivers, and teachers have the knowledge and
support they need and that every child is nurtured by informed, skilled and
caring adults. Most grants are funded in a range of $25,000 to $35,000. Ongoing
deadline.
AT&T
Foundation <http://www.att.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7736&DCMP=att_foundation>
The AT&T
Foundation provides grants to organizations and programs that enrich the
quality of life, with an emphasis on improving education, advancing community
development, addressing vital community needs and enhancing unique cultural
assets. The AT&T Foundation funds programs designed to: enhance education
by integrating new technologies and increasing learning opportunities; improve
economic development through technology and local initiatives; provide vital
assistance to key community-based organizations; support cultural institutions
that make a community unique; and advance the goals and meet the needs of
diverse populations. Ongoing deadline.
Bank One Corporate
Contributions <http://www.jpmorganchase.com/cm/cs?pagename=Chase/Href&urlname=jpmc/community/grants>
Bank One Corporate
Contributions philosophy is to "think globally but act locally."
While contributions strategy and policy are determined on a centralized basis
for the entire corporation, contribution decisions and implementation are
carried out autonomously at the local level. This ensures that decisions are
responsive to both local needs and opportunities. Central to their history and
culture is the principle of working to improve the communities they serve. To
maximize the impact of their contributions, they concentrate on issues where
they, as a financial services institution, can build capacity and have the
greatest long-term effect, particularly in the areas of Community Development,
Civic Leadership and the Arts, Education and Human Services.
The
BJ’s Charitable
Foundation <http://www.bjs.com/about/community/charity.shtml>
Established in 2004
with the goal of creating a positive, long-lasting impact on the communities
BJ’s serves, BJ’s Charitable Foundation’s mission is the enhancement and
enrichment of community programs that primarily benefit children and families.
The majority of BJ’s Charitable Foundation giving is focused on organizations
that: promote the safety, security and well-being of children and families;
support education and health programs; provide community service opportunities;
and aid in hunger and disaster relief. All funding requests must meet the
following criteria: the proposal must be from an organization that is
tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and recognized as a
"public charity" by the IRS; the program must align with BJ’s
Charitable Foundation’s mission of supporting children and families in the
specific areas of safety, security and well-being, education, health,
community, hunger/homelessness and disaster relief; and the program must
positively impact communities where BJ’s Clubs are located. Ongoing deadline.
Captain Planet
Foundation <http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/grants.html>
The Captain Planet
Foundation will fund as many projects as its annual resources allow. All
applicant organizations or sponsoring agencies must be exempt from federal
taxation under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501, in order to be eligible
for funding (this includes most schools and non-profit organizations). All
projects must promote understanding of environmental issues; focus on hands-on
involvement; involve children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through high
school); promote interaction and cooperation within the group; help young
people develop planning and problem solving skills; include adult supervision;
and commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation (specific
requirements are explained once the grant has been awarded). Generally, the
range of grants awarded by the Foundation is $250 - $2,500. Deadlines for
submitting grant applications are June 30, September 30, December 31, and March
31, annually.
Ceres Foundation <http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/ceres>
The Ceres
Foundation has decided to focus on programs that aim to produce permanent
improvements in peoples' lives by means of short-term interventions. Such
programs address acute problems that block people's chances at critical moments
in their lives. Interventions may take a few months, or even a few years, but
in the end they enable beneficiaries to overcome the obstacles in their way,
and to shift their lives onto promising paths. The Ceres Foundation will favor
applicants who can best demonstrate a tangible, direct connection between the
services their programs provide and the positive shifts that take place in
individuals' lives. They will also give preference to organizations whose
chances of success can be significantly increased by our support. None of these
criteria are absolute, and they are still in the process of defining their
niche. However, these criteria imply that they are now less likely to support
programs that provide educational enrichment, services for the handicapped, or
activity centers for children — all highly worthwhile endeavors, but not within
their scope. In 2004, the Foundation funded 15 grants ranging from $2,500 to
$10,000. Ongoing deadline.
Chatlos Foundation <http://www.chatlos.org/>
The Chatlos
Foundation provides grants to organizations involved with social concerns. This
encompasses secular community programs which provide direct services such as
child welfare, vocational training, prison alternatives, concerns for the aged
and disabled, and men, women and families in crisis. Grants range in size from
$2,500 to $10,000. Ongoing deadline.
Comcast Foundation <http://www.comcast.com/corporate/about/inthecommunity/foundation/comcastfoundation.html>
Comcast provides
financial support to the organizations that make their communities stronger.
They’re most excited by literacy, volunteerism, and youth leadership programs.
They have also established the Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship
Program for outstanding youth in their communities, recognizing them for their
achievements by helping them pay for a college education, thereby enabling them
to reach their full potential. Comcast is intent on finding organizations and
programs that can show that they really do make a difference. (In other words:
they’re all about results.) Organizations receiving support from The Comcast
Foundation are proactively identified by theirlocal Comcast systems or are part
of their national programs such as Comcast Cares Day. Their primary focus is in
funding diversity-oriented programs that address literacy, volunteerism and
youth leadership development. Only 501(c)(3) organizations operating within
Comcast communities will be considered. Ongoing deadline.
Community
Transportation Association <http://www.fta.dot.gov/funding/grants/grants_financing_3555.html>
This program
provides formula funding to states for the purpose of supporting public
transportation in areas of less than 50,000 population. It is apportioned in
proportion to each State’s non-urbanized population. Funding may be used for
capital, operating, State administration, and project administration expenses.
Each state prepares an annual program of projects, which must provide for fair
and equitable distribution of funds within the states, including Indian
reservations, and must provide for maximum feasible coordination with
transportation services assisted by other Federal sources. The goals of the
nonurbanized formula program are: 1) to enhance the access of people in
nonurbanized areas to health care, shopping, education, employment, pubic
services, and recreation; 2) to assist in the maintenance, development,
improvement, and use of public transportation systems in rural and small urban
areas; 3) to encourage and facilitate the most efficient use of all Federal
funds used to provide passenger transportation in nonurbanized areas through
the coordination of programs and services; 4) to assist in the development and
support of intercity bus transportation; and 5) to provide for the
participation of private transportation providers in nonurbanized
transportation to the maximum extent feasible. Funds may be used for capital,
operating, and administrative assistance to state agencies, local public
bodies, and nonprofit organizations (including Indian tribes and groups), and
operators of public transportation services. The state must use 15 percent of
its annual apportionment to support intercity bus service, unless the Governor
certifies that these needs of the state are adequately met. Projects to meet
the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Clean Air Act, or
bicycle access projects, may be funded at 90 percent Federal match. The maximum
FTA share for operating assistance is 50 percent of the net operating costs.
Ongoing deadline.
Delta Air Lines
Foundation <http://www.delta.com/about_delta/global_good/get_involved/index.jsp>
Delta supports
programs that promote youth in three key areas: wellness, leadership
development and cultural advocacy. Through financial means and support from
their work force volunteers, Delta is preparing youth from many backgrounds and
cultures to lead and enjoy the unprecedented opportunities of the 21st century.
In the area of wellness, Delta funds programs that promote the health and
well-being of youth. They aim to ensure a healthy start in life by supporting
organizations that address some of society’s most formidable youth and
childhood diseases; in leadership development, Delta supports programs that
help young people develop strong character, leadership skills and positive
self-esteem, as well as programs teaching personal development, conflict
resolution and team building; and in cultural advocacy, they promote organizations
and programs that help us embrace our differences and enrich our understanding
of diverse peoples and cultures. This entails a broad range of interests. They
support developing country initiatives, diversity education, and cultural arts.
To accomplish their mission, Delta commits over $16 million annually to four
Signature Partners and other worthy organizations. Also, Delta supports and
promotes employee volunteer efforts through their Community Partners program.
With their contributions of time, talent and funding, they contribute to the
well-being of the more than 300 communities they serve. In 2002, Delta awarded
more than $3 million to various organizations, ranging from $2,000 to $1
million each. Ongoing deadline.
F.B. Heron
Foundation <http://www.fbheron.org/>
The F.B. Heron
Foundation is a private, grant making institution dedicated to supporting
organizations with a track record of building wealth within low-income
communities. The Foundation was created in 1992 with the mission of helping
people and communities to help themselves. Towards this end, the Foundation
provides grants to and investments in organizations that promote the following
five wealth creation strategies for low-income families in urban and rural
communities in the U.S.: advancing home ownership; supporting enterprise
development; reducing the barriers to full participation in the economy by
providing quality child care; employing comprehensive community development
approaches with a strong focus on the wealth-creation strategies; and
increasing access to capital. Believing that successful efforts reflect the
needs and strengths of the people that they serve, the Foundation prefers to
support community-based organizations that demonstrate tangible results. Most
grants range from $25,000 to $50,000. There is no deadline for a 2 – 3 page
letter of inquiry. If interested, the Foundation will contact organizations for
a full proposal.
Gifts In Kind
International <http://www.giftsinkind.org/>
Join the Gifts In
Kind International network of more than 350 affiliates gain instant access to
more than $600 million in products and services including office equipment and
supplies, technology products and services, educational materials and sports
equipment, building materials, emergency relief products, and a range of other
products and services that help improve communities. Join the Gifts In Kind
International network of more than 350 affiliates gain instant access to more
than $600 million in products and services including office equipment and
supplies, technology products and services, educational materials and sports
equipment, building materials, emergency relief products, and a range of other
products and services that help improve communities. Ongoing deadline.
Good Grades, Free
Video Rentals <http://www.blockbuster.com/corporate/communityRelations>
Blockbuster rewards
students for hard work in school by giving free rentals for good grades.
Students in grades K – 8 who have an A or a B average on their report card can
present their report card at their neighborhood Blockbuster store to receive a
free BLOCKBUSTER video rental. If you have questions regarding this program,
contact the company’s regional office nearest your community. A list of
regional offices can be found on this website link.
HealthWell
Foundation <http://www.healthwellfoundation.org/index.aspx>
The HealthWell
Foundation® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization that helps
individuals afford prescription medications they are taking for specific
illnesses. The Foundation provides financial assistance to eligible patients to
cover certain out-of-pocket health care costs, including: prescription drug
coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles; health insurance premiums; and other
selected out-of-pocket health care costs. The HealthWell Foundation® takes into
account an individual's financial, medical, and insurance situation when
determining who is eligible for assistance. Financial criteria are based on
multiples of the federal poverty level, which takes into account a family’s
size. Families with incomes up to four times the federal poverty level may
qualify. The foundation also considers the cost of living in a particular city
or state. The Foundation asks for the patient's diagnosis, which must be
verified by a physician signature, and the patient must receive treatment
dispensed in the United States. Individuals covered by private insurance,
employer-sponsored plans, Medicare or Medicaid may also be eligible. The
Foundation grants assistance on a first-come, first-served basis to the extent
that funding is available. Ongoing deadline.
Herbalife Family
Foundation <http://www.herbalifefamilyfoundation.org/>
The Herbalife
Family Foundation provides financial assistance to non-profit organizations
around the world dedicated to improving the lives of children. The Herbalife
Family Foundation welcomes the opportunity to consider making contributions to
organizations and programs that: improve nutrition, support children and
families, support children and families, provide early intervention, provide
early intervention, correct problem behavior and enhance self-esteem, prevent
substance abuse, prevent physical/emotional abuse, create better home
environments, and promote physical/emotional health. Ongoing deadline.
Home Depot <http://corporate.homedepot.com/wps/portal/Grants>
The Home Depot is
committed to giving back to the communities where its associates and customers
live and work. To make a significant impact, they concentrate their efforts on
affordable housing, at-risk youth, the environment, and disaster preparedness
and relief.
Kellogg Foundation <http://www.wkkf.org/default.aspx?tabid=63&ItemID=6&NID=41&LanguageID=0>
The Food Systems
and Rural Development area is one of the Foundation's four primary programming
areas, and consists of two programming components. Both have their roots in
rural America, but each has a different focus. Food Systems: For the nation's
food system to function effectively, it must provide access to a safe and
nutritious food supply for all segments of society. And to ensure continued
food security, this same system must produce food in a manner that protects the
environment, while adding economic and social value to rural and urban
communities. Foundation-funded projects seek to achieve these and other goals
as they build partnerships among non-profit organizations, consumers and
producers. They also support relevant market and policy changes, and link
higher education institutions to communities in ways that support a healthy,
viable, and sustainable food system; and Rural Development: America's rural
communities possess valuable assets. Prominent among them are hard-working
people who understand and value the culture and environment of their native
place. At the same time, they face significant challenges that include job
loss; decline in personal income; the out-migration of young people; and
continuing persistent poverty. The Foundation's Rural Development program helps
local people capitalize on their strengths and develop new networks between
individuals, communities, and organizations. Together, they can create
partnerships to restore the vision and vigor of rural communities. Grants in
the Food Systems and Rural Development programming area are made in three ways:
general grants; grants made to support strategic initiatives; and clusters of
grants. General grants are usually made to a single project and support overall
Food Systems and Rural Development goals. The Foundation does not have not
established (nor do they track) maximum or minimum dollar amounts, but rather
look at the amount needed for each specific project based on scope of work and
expected outcomes. Ongoing deadline.
Liberty Mutual
Foundation <http://www.libertymutualgroup.com/omapps/ContentServer?pagename=LMGroup/Views/LMG&ft=4&fid=1138356732952&ln=en>
Liberty Mutual has
a long history of quietly supporting the community. In 2003, they brought more
structure to their effort by launching the Liberty Mutual Foundation. The
foundation’s primary focus is education, and health and human services. They
also support mentoring programs, cultural organizations, and access to health
care for low-income individuals. The Liberty Mutual Foundation contributes the
bulk of its funding to organizations or programs that serve the Greater Boston
area where the company has its headquarters. The Liberty Mutual Group also
supports organizations in other communities where they have employees and
customers. Ongoing deadline.
The Lisa Libraries <http://www.lisalibraries.org/>
The Lisa Libraries
donates new children's books and small libraries to organizations that work
with kids in poor and under-served areas. Founded in 1990, the Lisa Libraries
was started by author
May and Stanley
Smith Charitable Trust
<http://www.adminitrustllc.com/foundations/mssct.htm>
The May and Stanley
Smith Charitable Trust was created in 1989 by May Smith to provide grants to
organizations that serve the needs of children, the elderly, the disabled, and
the disadvantaged. The Trust makes grants to organizations that are recognized
as 501(c)(3) public charities by the United States Internal Revenue Service,
and to non-U.S. organizations that can demonstrate that they would meet the
requirements for such status. The Charitable Trust provides support in the
following areas: general operating support; capacity building; program support;
equipment; and tuition assistance. In 2007, the Trust paid out grants totaling
over $6,000,000, which were distributed as shown among the following program
areas: Arts & Culture — 6%; Children & Youth — 8%; Community Development
— 6%; Education — 43%; Health — 11%; Human Services — 21%; and International
Development — 5%. The Charitable Trust has no proposal submission deadline, and
proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. Ongoing deadline.
Office Depot <http://www.community.officedepot.com/local.asp>
Office Depot is
proud to help a large number of local nonprofit organizations every year. To
aid in the review of requests for corporate support, they have established the
following criteria: The nonprofit organization must be aligned with Office
Depot's mission to directly impact the health, education and welfare of
children; Funds provided by Office Depot must directly assist children; The
inquiring organization must provide background on the specific program and
other funding sources; The organization must have an established track record
of community advocacy and a clear direction for its future initiatives; The
organization must have 501(c)(3) status; and The organization must provide a
Federal Tax Identification Number. To request a monetary donation from Office
Depot, please provide a brief description of your organization, your Federal
Tax ID number, an explanation of what is being requested and the rationale based
on their charitable giving guidelines. The request should be on your
organization's letterhead. You must also provide a copy of your IRS 501(c)(3)
determination letter. Ongoing deadline.
Payless ShoeSource
Foundation <http://www.paylessinfo.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=74165&p=irol-corpCitPSS#grants>
The Payless
ShoeSource Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the
communities where their associates and customers live. Through the Foundation,
they support programs that achieve measurable results in these communities.
Smaller grant requests (under $5,000) are considered each month. Requests must
include name, address and phone number of organization and contact person;
brief explanation of the organization; explanation of how the proposed funding
would be used and the results to be accomplished; and copy of the IRS
tax-exempt certification. Larger grant requests (over $5,000) are reviewed on a
quarterly basis. These larger requests should include the information listed
previously, plus a list of the organization's officers and directors along with
the names and qualifications of those managing the program or project to be
funded; financial statement for the most recent fiscal year; budgets for the
proposed funding year showing anticipated expenses and income sources; and a
representative donors' list showing who has contributed to the program or
project with amounts indicated. This information is confidential and will be
used for the grant-making decision only. Ongoing deadline.
Project
Funds are available
to develop programs and coalitions designed to help crime victims, including
child abuse victims. Fundable activities include outreach programs and advocacy
training. Ongoing deadline.
RadioShack’s
Neighborhood Answers Grant Program <http://www.radioshackcorporation.com/cc/index.html>
The RadioShack
Neighborhood Answers Grant program is designed to offer answers -- answers that
bring community impact through programs or projects conducted by local
nonprofit organizations. The program currently focuses on two areas: prevention
of family violence/abuse and/or child abduction. To be considered for a
Neighborhood Answers Grant, an organization must: be a tax exempt nonprofit
designated as a 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service; offer solutions to
help prevent family violence/abuse and/or child abduction; directly impact or
benefit, through programs and/or services, a RadioShack community; and limit
grant requests to $500 or less in value. Ongoing deadline.
Reiman Foundation <http://www.reimanfoundation.org/about.htm>
The application or
proposal need not adhere to any specific forms. They simply ask that the
information it contains be specific enough to give a clear picture of your
intended project, why you are proposing it, who will benefit from it, and how
it will be administered. The Reiman Foundation focuses its giving on three main
areas: Healthcare, Education, and Children. In order for them to review your
proposal in a timely manner, please include the following information in
whatever is appropriate on your agency's letterhead: the date of your
application; brief description of project requesting funds; why a grant from
the Reiman Foundation is needed; documentation of tax-exempt status; brief
overview of your agency (including population you serve and your focus);
contact person's name and contact information; and amount of funds being
requested (if possible attach a "Wish List" with specific needs and the
dollar amount associated with that need). Ongoing deadline.
Safeco Community
Grants <http://www.safeco.com/safeco/in_the_community/corporate_giving/community_grants.asp>
Safeco partners
with non-profit organizations that promote neighborliness by bringing people
together. Neighborliness is looking out for one another. It's sitting on the
front porch – not the back porch. It's waving hello. It's bending down to tie
the shoe of a 3-year-old. Neighborliness is the sum of all the everyday things
we do that make our neighborhoods a great place to live and raise our children.
And, neighborliness leads to safer more vibrant neighborhoods. Studies show
that when neighbors know and watch out for each other, there are fewer
incidents of crime and higher likelihood that people will work together toward
a common goal, like creating a pocket park down the street or tackling tough
issues that affect the neighborhood. Safeco funds programs focused on:
improving and creating neighborhood parks and gathering spaces; neighborhood
beautification and clean-up projects; volunteer projects in which community
members identify and work together to build upon neighborhood strengths; and
community festivals that attract diverse audiences.
Singing for Change
Charitable Foundation <http://www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=sfc>
Singing for
Change... improving the quality of life for people and empowering individuals
to make positive changes in their communities. Singing for Change offers
competitive grants to progressive, community-based, nonprofit organizations
that address the root causes of social and environmental problems. Areas of
interest include: Children and families (Grants are awarded to programs that
are concerned with the health, education and protection of children and their
families. Projects that foster self-esteem and self-sufficiency and that teach
nonviolence and creative problem solving are most likely to be considered); The
environment (Grants will be awarded to programs that promote environmental
awareness and teach people methods of conservation, protection and the
responsible use of natural resources. Efforts to protect individual species or
animals are not usually funded by SFC); and Disenfranchised groups (SFC defines
these groups as people who have been marginalized in our society because of
their low levels of skill, education or income; people with AIDS, disabilities,
and homeless people). Grants range in size from $500.00 to $10,000 and are made
on an annual basis. Ongoing deadline.
TechSoup Stock <http://www.techsoup.org/stock/rci/default.asp>
If your nonprofit organization needs more
computers but your budget is tight -- TechSoup Stock has a solution. Their
pioneering Recycled Computer Initiative gives nonprofits nationwide a chance to
get high-quality refurbished computer systems at a discount. The first
nationwide refurbishing program geared strictly to nonprofits, RCI also
provides an environmentally friendly alternative to used equipment disposal.
TechSoup Stock offers only high-quality computers formerly used by large
corporations. These are machines that are typically phased out after two to
three years of use and are in very good condition. Each one is loaded with a
new operating system and comes with a 90-day swap warranty. To qualify for the
RCI program, an organization must be a 501(c)(3) U.S. nonprofit with an annual
budget of less than $20 million. Ongoing deadline.
Tiger Woods Foundation <http://www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org/>
The Tiger Woods Foundation grant-making
process focuses on providing opportunities to children and families who are
underserved. The following are approved programmatic areas for funding:
education; youth development; parenting; and family health & welfare. The
following general considerations must be adhered to in order to receive funding
from the Tiger Woods Foundation: organizations must be tax exempt under Section
501 (c )3, not a 509 (a) private foundation; organizations must submit a recent
audited financial statement and/or a completed IRS 990 form to be considered;
organizations must have IRS qualifying public support of over $100,000 from the
preceding year; grants are for one (1) year and are not automatically renewable
for multiple years; and organizations are limited to one (1) grant application
per calendar year. TWF will not provide more than 25% of an organization's
general operating budget. Ongoing deadline.
The Waitt Family Foundation <http://www.waittfoundation.org/grants/index.html>
The Waitt Family Foundation helps build strong
communities. They believe strong communities build strong families. Community
building represents the core of their work and involves partnering with a
handful of selected partner communities across the country to help create
comprehensive change and break the cycle of marginalization. They are acutely
aware of the history of community building, the magnitude of its current
challenges, and the role and size of our resources in its future. With this
perspective they have crafted a loose framework for their engagement with
partner communities. Communities The Waitt Family Foundation chooses to partner
with tend to: have a strong leadership group and an emerging track record of
successes; have strong mechanisms for incorporating residents' input; and low
wealth and marginalized. The Foundation focuses on: comprehensive and systemic
community solutions as articulated by the residents; the past, present and
future contexts to truly understand the community issues and assets; creative
uses of technology to maximize the impact of resident efforts; active
listening, facilitation and engagement; and the power of communication to
change beliefs and catalyze action. Ongoing deadline.
Grant Makers for Children, Youth and Families <http://www.gcyf.org/>
Grant Makers for Children, Youth &
Families serves as a reference point for those seeking relationships with
funders concerned with children, youth, and families.