How the Agua Fund Supports Conservation and More in the Washington, D.C. Area

How the Agua Fund Supports Conservation and More in the Washington, D.C. Area

The Agua Fund awards most of its grants in targeted regions close to its home base of Washington, D.C. Here's what D.C.-area grantseekers should know about approaching it for support.

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The Maryland-Focused Giving of the Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation

The Maryland-Focused Giving of the Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation

The Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation is known in the Baltimore area for its religious overtones. Here's what Maryland nonprofits should know about the funder before approaching it for support.

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How the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Gives Locally

How the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Gives Locally

The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation focuses on the rural communities in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia and has been operating since 1995. Here's an overview of EWVCF’s giving to inform local grantseekers.

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Who’s Behind the Allegheny Foundation, and What Does It Fund in Pennsylvania?

Who’s Behind the Allegheny Foundation, and What Does It Fund in Pennsylvania?

This article focuses on the Allegheny Foundation and its local approach to philanthropy in Pennsylvania. Here’s what grantseekers should know about this funder.

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A Look at the Alcoa Foundation’s Funding in Pennsylvania

A Look at the Alcoa Foundation’s Funding in Pennsylvania

Alcoa is a mining and metals company with its global headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Here’s a look at what the Alcoa Foundation focuses on in Pennsylvania and how local nonprofits can connect with this grantmaker.

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What the Air Products Foundation Supports in Pennsylvania

What the Air Products Foundation Supports in Pennsylvania

Based in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, the international firm Air Products operates and pursues philanthropy at the local level. Here are the top things to know about this corporate funder’s Pennsylvania giving.

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A Look at the Altria Companies Employee Community Fund’s Philanthropic Approach in Virginia

A Look at the Altria Companies Employee Community Fund’s Philanthropic Approach in Virginia

Some tobacco companies are diversifying their portfolios and venturing into the world of corporate philanthropy. One example is the Altria Group, which is based in Richmond, Virginia and funds in the region.

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Who’s Behind the Seed the Dream Foundation and What Does It Support?

Who’s Behind the Seed the Dream Foundation and What Does It Support?

The Seed the Dream Foundation is an education-focused grantmaker founded by a billionaire investor. Here’s a look at the philanthropists who created it and what it supports in the Philadelphia area and beyond.

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Here are Four Grantmakers Backing Rural Areas in New England and the Mid-Atlantic

Here are Four Grantmakers Backing Rural Areas in New England and the Mid-Atlantic

Large parts of New England and the Mid-Atlantic are rural and, despite proximity to large metropolitan areas, tend to receive less philanthropic attention. Here are some place-based funders supporting these areas.

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What the Pincus Family Foundation Funds in Philadelphia and Beyond

What the Pincus Family Foundation Funds in Philadelphia and Beyond

David and Gerry Pincus created the Pincus Family Foundation in 2005 to improve the lives of children in Philadelphia and further afield. Here are some top things to know.

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How the Richard A. Henson Foundation Gives in Maryland

How the Richard A. Henson Foundation Gives in Maryland

Richard A. Henson, a Maryland aviation pioneer, created this family foundation to carry on his philanthropic legacy. Here are the top things to know about the Richard A. Henson Foundation and its local giving.

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On a Mission in Baltimore: How the Goldseker Foundation Approaches Philanthropy

On a Mission in Baltimore: How the Goldseker Foundation Approaches Philanthropy

The Goldseker Foundation has been making grants in the the Baltimore area since 1976. Here are some key details about the foundation’s work and how to approach it for support.

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How the Haron Dahan Foundation Gives to Local Groups in Baltimore

How the Haron Dahan Foundation Gives to Local Groups in Baltimore

In 1986, a self-made homebuilder named Haron Dahan created his own private family foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Here are some details about how this funder gives locally.

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Four Top Interests of the Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore

Four Top Interests of the Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore

For over a century, the Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore has been working to support local Jewish life and values. Here’s a look at this organization’s philanthropy and what it’s most interested in right now.

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How the Laffey-McHugh Foundation Approaches Philanthropy in Delaware

How the Laffey-McHugh Foundation Approaches Philanthropy in Delaware

The Laffey-McHugh Foundation is a Wilmington-based funder that has been on the charitable scene since 1959. Here are some things to know about this grantmaker and its work in Delaware.

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How Good Samaritan, Inc. Awards Grants in Delaware and Beyond

How Good Samaritan, Inc. Awards Grants in Delaware and Beyond

Located in Wilmington, Good Samaritan, Inc. supports nonprofits throughout Delaware and is open to receiving unsolicited grant applications. Here are some important things to know about this local funder.

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What Types of Work Does the Delaware Bar Foundation Support?

What Types of Work Does the Delaware Bar Foundation Support?

Here’s a look at how the Delaware Bar Foundation operates and what this locally focused funder supports throughout the state, which goes beyond what similar outfits typically fund.

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A Look at the Chichester duPont Foundation and Its Two Funds

A Look at the Chichester duPont Foundation and Its Two Funds

The Chichester duPont Foundation is a Delaware-focused funder made up of two funds with different priorities. Here is an overview of those two funds and how to approach the foundation for support.

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Getting to Know the Richmond, Virginia-Focused Cabell Foundation

Getting to Know the Richmond, Virginia-Focused Cabell Foundation

Here, we dive into the giving of the Cabell Foundation to guide Richmond, Virginia-based grantseekers toward the funding they need to be more effective and expand their reach.

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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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