How and Where the Longwood Foundation Gives in the Mid-Atlantic Region

How and Where the Longwood Foundation Gives in the Mid-Atlantic Region

The Longwood Foundation has been investing in the quality of life and future of Delaware since 1937. Here are some key facts to know about the foundation and its local giving strategy.

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What Virginia Nonprofits Should Know About the Aimee and Frank Batten, Jr. Foundation

What Virginia Nonprofits Should Know About the Aimee and Frank Batten, Jr. Foundation

Based in Norfolk, Virginia, the Aimee and Frank Batten, Jr. Foundation prioritizes local Christian causes. Here are a few important things to know about the Battens’ giving in Virginia.

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Understanding the Campbell Foundation's Maryland-Focused Giving

Understanding the Campbell Foundation's Maryland-Focused Giving

The Campbell Foundation, also known as the Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment, is based in Annapolis and has very specific priorities for its environmental giving. Here are a few things grantseekers should know.

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A Quick Look at the Delaware Community Foundation’s Local Funding Opportunities

A Quick Look at the Delaware Community Foundation’s Local Funding Opportunities

Here are some important details about the Delaware Community Foundation that nonprofits in the state should know before they apply for a grant.

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Getting to Know the Crystal Trust’s Grantmaking in Delaware

Getting to Know the Crystal Trust’s Grantmaking in Delaware

Here are a few things to know about the Crystal Trust and how it makes the small state of Delaware a big priority with its annual grantmaking.

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This Famous Family Hotel Chain Foundation Makes the Washington, D.C., Area its Top Priority

This Famous Family Hotel Chain Foundation Makes the Washington, D.C., Area its Top Priority

Marriott may be one of the most globally recognizable names in the hospitality industry, but the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation keeps most of its support in the D.C. metro area, funding local education and other causes.

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How the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Gives to Maryland Nonprofits

How the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Gives to Maryland Nonprofits

This part of the Mid-Atlantic between Chesapeake Bay and the sandy beaches of the Atlantic is a favorite spot for seafood lovers and outdoor recreation—but it’s also a hub for local philanthropy.

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Behind the New $1 Million Library Gift from “Mr. Philadelphia’s” Foundation

Behind the New $1 Million Library Gift from “Mr. Philadelphia’s” Foundation

The Albert M. Greenfield Foundation keeps a pretty low profile, quietly giving money away to local groups involved in arts and culture, education, and human services. But here's a gift that stands out. 

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A Few Things to Know About This Leading Women’s Giving Circle

A Few Things to Know About This Leading Women’s Giving Circle

The big grants from Impact100 Philadelphia are core mission grants. But these women also award smaller general operating support grants from the “leftover funds” that are worth looking at, too.

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Philadelphia Is a Stronghold for Women’s Giving. Which Issues Matter Most?

Philadelphia Is a Stronghold for Women’s Giving. Which Issues Matter Most?

The giving circle movement is strong and getting stronger across the country, and women in Philadelphia are leading the way. Here, we look at a funding group called the Saturday Club.

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How the Independence Blue Cross Foundation Approaches Health Grantmaking

How the Independence Blue Cross Foundation Approaches Health Grantmaking

To learn more about two new initiatives and how nonprofits in Philadelphia can get the IBC Foundation’s support, we connected with the foundation’s president, Lorina Marshall-Blake.

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