Philanthropy

Program Name: Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services Resource Type: Philanthropy State: USA Agency: Program Source: Description: Manages the financial affairs and advises philanthropic giving practices of a large number of private philanthropies. Has a search engine to match grant seekers with donors. Website: http://www.wellsfargo.com/pfgrants/select...

Program Name: Erol Foundation Resource Type: Philanthropy State: USA Agency: Program Source: Description: Invests in innovative thinkers and models with potential to move our world closer to a just, sustainable and prosperous future. Current themes are: 1) New knowledge and ideas for environmentally sustainable systems,...

Program Name: Alex C. Walker Foundation Resource Type: Philanthropy State: USA Agency: Program Source: Description: Investigate the causes of economic imbalances, seek market-based solutions, protect the free enterprise system, investigate the effect of the financial system in fostering a sustainable economy, and inform the public of the results....

Program Name: Jesse and Betsy Fink Foundation Resource Type: Philanthropy State: USA Agency: Program Source: Description: Affiliated with Mission Point Capital whose program-related investments focus on Global Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture. Based in Norwalk, Connecticut. Website: http://www.missionpointcapital.com/mission.html...

Program Name: The Rhode Island Foundation Organization Development Grants Resource Type: Philanthropy State: Rhode Island, Northeast Agency: Program Source: Grant Description: The Foundation offers Organizational Development Grants of up to $10,000. The funds can be used for a variety of activities that strengthen and improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness,...

Program Name: The Rhode Island Foundation Strategy Grants Resource Type: Philanthropy State: Rhode Island, Northeast Agency: Program Source: Grant Description: Strategy Grants support projects that address significant community challenges, strive for lasting impact, and serve disadvantaged Rhode Islanders. Strategy Grants are awarded in six sectors: arts and culture, community...

Program Name: Oak Foundation Resource Type: Philanthropy State: Pacific Coast, Alaska Agency: Program Source: Description: Supports efforts to address Climate Change and Marine Conservation through adoption of sustainable practices. Marine conservation in the Americas currently focuses on the North Pacific/Arctic regions. Annual reports available online. Website: http://www.oakfnd.org/node/22...

Program Name: Meyer Memorial Trust Resource Type: Philanthropy State: Oregon Agency: Program Source: Description: Will work with and invest in organizations, communities, ideas and efforts that contribute to a flourishing and equitable Oregon. Support innovation in economy and education. Grants up to $300,000. Website: http://www.mmt.org/...

Program Name: The Western New York Foundation Resource Type: Philanthropy State: New York, Mid-Atlantic Agency: Program Source: Grant Description: The Western New York Foundation, incorporated in 1951, makes grants in the seven counties of Western New York State: Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Wyoming, Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua. Website: http://www.wnyfoundation.org/...