January 24, 2024 The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust: An Accessible Iowa Funder Interested in Children and Youth January 24, 2024/ Alyssa Ochs Based in Muscatine, Iowa, the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust is a locally focused funder that is transparent and accessible for grantseekers. Here's a look at its program areas and how to approach this funder for a grant.Read More
January 24, 2024 How the E.L. Cord Foundation Backs Rural Communities in Northern Nevada January 24, 2024/ Alyssa Ochs Here are the top things to know about the E.L. Cord Foundation so you can approach this grantmaker for support in Nevada.Read More
January 24, 2024 A Glimpse Into the Lydia Collins deForest Charitable Trust’s New Jersey Grantmaking January 24, 2024/ Alyssa Ochs Since 2002, the Lydia Collins deForest Charitable Trust has been serving the people of New Jersey with locally focused grantmaking for very specific purposes. Here’s an overview of this funder’s giving.Read More
January 24, 2024 Based in Oregon, the Ford Family Foundation Is All About Small Towns and Rural Communities January 24, 2024/ Alyssa Ochs With offices in Roseburg and Eugene, the Ford Family Foundation has given out over 8,000 grants. Here’s an overview of how it gives to rural organizations in Oregon.Read More
January 11, 2024 The Maryland-Focused Giving of the Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation January 11, 2024/ Alyssa Ochs 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.Read More
January 11, 2024 How Does the Full Circle Fund Work in the Bay Area? January 11, 2024/ Alyssa Ochs The Full Circle Fund stands out as a nontraditional grantmaker with many influential people behind the scenes. Here are some basics on this organization and how you can connect with it in Northern California.Read More
January 09, 2024 Who Created the Argosy Foundation, and How Does It Support Wisconsin? January 09, 2024/ Alyssa Ochs Here’s a look at the Argosy Foundation’s grantmaking and how Wisconsin nonprofits can approach this funder.Read More
January 09, 2024 Getting to Know Connecticut’s Cheryl Chase & Stuart Bear Family Foundation January 09, 2024/ Alyssa Ochs To help grantseekers get to know the Cheryl Chase & Stuart Bear Family Foundation, here are some top things to know about its local giving in the Tri-State Area.Read More
December 13, 2023 How the Crail-Johnson Foundation Supports Youth in Greater Los Angeles December 13, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs Here’s what Southern California nonprofits need to know about the Crail-Johnson Foundation to get in touch and secure a grant.Read More
December 13, 2023 A Look at Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico’s Community Giving Strategy December 13, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs Here’s a look at how Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, a health insurance company funder, approaches philanthropy and supports communities throughout its state.Read More
December 13, 2023 How Does the Lane & Elizabeth C. Dwinell Foundation Give in New Hampshire? December 13, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs This New Hampshire funder maintains a low public profile but is also an accessible one worth learning more about if you run a nonprofit in the state.Read More
December 12, 2023 A Look Inside the Tully and Elise Friedman Fund’s Bay Area Giving December 12, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs Here are the top things to know about the Tully and Elise Friedman Fund. This funder is worth knowing if you run a nonprofit in the Bay Area because of its potential for future giving.Read More
December 12, 2023 How Black Hills Energy Gives Through Its Corporate Foundation December 12, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs Among the local grantmakers focusing on South Dakota is Black Hills Energy, based in Rapid City. Here’s an overview of the Black Hills Corporation Foundation’s giving and how to approach this funder for a grant.Read More
December 12, 2023 How Oregon Nonprofits Should Approach the Cressey Family Charitable Trust December 12, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs Here are the top things to know about Cressey Family Charitable Trust and how to approach this Eugene, Oregon funder for a grant.Read More
December 08, 2023 A Look at the Dorothy Cate and Thomas F. Frist Foundation’s Grantmaking in Tennessee December 08, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs The Frist family is a prominent one to know in Nashville, Tennessee. Here are some details about the Dorothy Cate and Thomas F. Frist Foundation to guide your grantseeking. Read More
December 08, 2023 New Name, Growing Mission: Montana’s One Valley Community Foundation December 08, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs What used to be the Bozeman Area Community Foundation is now known as the One Valley Community Foundation Here are some top things to know about this funder and its updated approach to Montana grantmaking.Read More
December 05, 2023 An Overview of the G.A. Ackermann Memorial Fund’s New York City Funding December 05, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs Mary A. Ackermann established the fund in her will to support health and human services programming for underserved populations. Here are the essential details to know about the G.A. Ackerman Memorial Fund.Read More
December 05, 2023 Top Things to Know About the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation December 05, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs This community grantmaker focuses on improving the quality of life in Washtenaw County and is a well-established funder that has been operating since 1963.Read More
December 05, 2023 How the Lintilhac Foundation Prioritizes the Local Environment in Vermont December 05, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs For over 50 years, the Lintilhac Foundation has been working to build a stronger and healthier Vermont by partnering with local nonprofits. Here’s what local groups should know before approaching this grantmaker.Read More
December 05, 2023 Who Runs the Cormura Foundation, and What Does It Support in Southern California? December 05, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs Based in Newport Beach, California, the Cormura Foundation engages in Southern California philanthropy and is involved with the local social justice and faith communities. Here’s what we know so far about this grantmaker.Read More