OVERVIEW: The Akron Community Foundation supports arts and culture, education, health and human services and civic affairs in the Akron region of Ohio. IP TAKE: The Akron Community Foundation is the Summit County “community’s champion and … [Read more...] about Akron Community Foundation
Grants for Economic Development
Jessie Ball duPont Fund
OVERVIEW: The Jessie Ball duPont Fund supports economic opportunity, inclusive public spaces and efforts by educational, cultural and historic preservation institutions to address legacies of exclusion. It works nationally but concentrates much of … [Read more...] about Jessie Ball duPont Fund
William Davidson Foundation
OVERVIEW: The William Davidson Foundation is a prominent supporter of Jewish causes, both in the United States and Israel. It also funds Jewish educators and businesses, arts and culture, and entrepreneurship in Southeast Michigan. IP TAKE: The … [Read more...] about William Davidson Foundation
Donner Canadian Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Donner Canadian Foundation’s grantmaking focuses on climate change and clean energy, conservation, human rights and global health. IP TAKE: A separate entity from the U.S.-focused W.H. Donner Foundation, with which it shares some … [Read more...] about Donner Canadian Foundation
Green Family Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Miami-based Green Family Foundation supports education, arts and culture and civic engagement prioritizing the South Florida area. It also supports development and education in Haiti. IP TAKE: This funder prioritizes higher … [Read more...] about Green Family Foundation
Gilbert Family Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Gilbert Family Foundation's funding pursues cures and treatments for neurofibromatosis. It also supports community and economic development in Detroit, where it is based. IP TAKE: The Gilbert Family Foundation zeroes in on two rather … [Read more...] about Gilbert Family Foundation
Grace & Mercy Foundation
OVERVIEW: The New York City-based Grace & Mercy Foundation supports housing and homelessness, work and opportunity, education, mental health and human rights. A significant portion of funding goes to Christian organizations. IP TAKE: The Grace … [Read more...] about Grace & Mercy Foundation
Goldman Sachs
OVERVIEW: Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs supports education, work and opportunity, women and girls causes and global development in areas where its corporate sister operates. IP TAKE: Goldman Sachs is a strategic, theme-driven funder, not … [Read more...] about Goldman Sachs
Charles M. and Mary D. Grant Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Charles M. and Mary D. Grant Foundation supports work and opportunity, affordable housing, public health, environmental conservation, education and racial justice and equity. Grantmaking prioritizes low-income areas of the … [Read more...] about Charles M. and Mary D. Grant Foundation
William T. Grant Foundation
OVERVIEW: The William T. Grant Foundation supports research and interventions aimed at reducing inequality in the lives of young people. It makes grants in the areas of education, mental health and work and opportunity. IP TAKE: The William T. … [Read more...] about William T. Grant Foundation
Griffin Catalyst
OVERVIEW: Griffin Catalyst was created by hedge fund billionaire Kenneth C. Griffin with the funding priorities of education, health and science research, community development, upward mobility, democracy, civic engagement, and … [Read more...] about Griffin Catalyst
First Interstate BancSystem Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Billings, Montana-based First Interstate BancSystem Foundation supports nonprofits and public entities in communities served by First Interstate Bank. Its grantmaking spans civic and community development, arts and culture, K–12 … [Read more...] about First Interstate BancSystem Foundation
MGM Resorts Foundation
OVERVIEW: The MGM Resorts Foundation supports affordable housing, economic opportunity/workforce development, K-12 education, family services, food security, health and wellness, homelessness efforts, services for seniors, and services for veterans … [Read more...] about MGM Resorts Foundation
Avista Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Avista Foundation supports human services, health, education, economic development arts and culture and environmental causes in specific areas of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. IP TAKE: The Avista Foundation is an … [Read more...] about Avista Foundation
Satterberg Foundation
OVERVIEW: This funder mainly supports local organizations in Washington State, but California organizations that promote a just society and a sustainable environment also receive funding. IP TAKE: The Satterberg Foundation engages in … [Read more...] about Satterberg Foundation
WA Women’s Foundation
OVERVIEW: The WA Women’s Foundation is a women’s philanthropy collective in Seattle that gives across a wide range of community interests. IP TAKE: Washington Women’s Foundation has significantly revised its grantmaking approach, moving away from … [Read more...] about WA Women’s Foundation
Forest Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Forest Foundation makes grants for a broad range of community needs in Tacoma and Pierce County. IP TAKE: The Forest Foundation is an approachable regional grantmaker for Tacoma and Pierce County nonprofits, including organizations … [Read more...] about Forest Foundation
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
OVERVIEW: The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain supports Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington. Areas of focus include community and economic development, basic needs, health, education and more. IP TAKE: The Community … [Read more...] about Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
OVERVIEW: Fairfield County’s Community Foundation makes strategic grants for a variety of community needs through an equity lens that acknowledges deep disparities in opportunity and outcome. Its grantmaking priorities include civic engagement, … [Read more...] about Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
First Fed Foundation
OVERVIEW: The First Fed Foundation provides funding for community development, affordable housing and economic development in the Washington counties of Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, and Whatcom. IP TAKE: First Fed Foundation is an accessible … [Read more...] about First Fed Foundation
Ford Foundation
SBM Charitable Foundation
OVERVIEW: This funder supports Hartford, Tolland, and Windham counties in the areas of health, human services, education, housing and the arts. IP TAKE: SBM Charitable Foundation serves as a useful prospect for Connecticut nonprofits. Based … [Read more...] about SBM Charitable Foundation
Connecticut Community Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Connecticut Community Foundation supports 21 Connecticut towns in areas of community need and interest. IP TAKE: The Connecticut Community Foundation “strives to be open, strategic, and fair, demonstrating integrity and … [Read more...] about Connecticut Community Foundation
Innovia Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Innovia Foundation works responsively to meet community needs in a region that includes 10 counties in Washington and 10 counties in Idaho. IP TAKE: The Innovia Foundation is a significant regional community funder with a … [Read more...] about Innovia Foundation
PACCAR Foundation
OVERVIEW: This corporate funder supports higher education, financial literacy, health and arts and culture in areas where its parent company maintains operations. IP TAKE: The PACCAR Foundation is a substantial corporate grantmaker that favors … [Read more...] about PACCAR Foundation
David and Patricia Giuliani Family Foundation
OVERVIEW: The David and Patricia Giuliani Family Foundation funds grantmaking related to health, community, environment and democracy. Western states are a geographic priority. IP TAKE: The David and Patricia Giuliani Family Foundation is a … [Read more...] about David and Patricia Giuliani Family Foundation
Frank Loomis Palmer Fund
OVERVIEW: The Frank Loomis Palmer Fund supports a broad range of human services, education, health and cultural initiatives for underserved populations in New London, Connecticut. IP TAKE: The Frank Loomis Palmer Fund is a nimble local funder … [Read more...] about Frank Loomis Palmer Fund
George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation
OVERVIEW: The George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation supports efforts for basic needs and opportunity for Connecticut’s underserved and vulnerable residents. Other interests include education and arts and culture. IP TAKE: Across all giving … [Read more...] about George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington
OVERVIEW: This community foundation focuses on equitable economic opportunity for the people of Washington’s Clark, Cowlitz and Skamania Counties. IP TAKE: The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington takes a targeted approach to … [Read more...] about Community Foundation for Southwest Washington
Medina Foundation
OVERVIEW: This funder supports human services and education in the Puget Sound region. Grantmaking centers on self-sufficiency. IP TAKE: In December 2024, Medina's trustees announced plans to wind down the foundation. Regular grantmaking … [Read more...] about Medina Foundation
