Grant Directory

Penske Corporation's charitable giving focuses on community development and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The company supports programs that strengthen local communities and promote opportunities for underrepresented groups.

The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust supports education, health, human services, and community development in the San Francisco Bay Area. The foundation focuses on improving quality of life and creating opportunities for underserved populations in the region.

The Missouri Arts Council provides grants to support arts programming, artist development, and cultural activities throughout Missouri. Funding supports individual artists, arts organizations, and community-based arts projects that enhance cultural life in the state.

The Pfizer Foundation supports initiatives that improve healthcare access for underserved populations and advance STEM education programs. The foundation focuses on addressing health disparities and building scientific literacy in communities worldwide.

This foundation supports educational initiatives specifically within Idaho, funding K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and educational nonprofits. Programs focus on improving educational outcomes and access for Idaho students.

Community foundations across the country provide general operating support grants to local nonprofits in their service areas. These foundations typically offer flexible funding to support organizational capacity, program delivery, and community impact initiatives.

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Progressive Insurance Foundation supports community development initiatives primarily in the Cleveland, Ohio area where the company is headquartered. The foundation focuses on education, arts, human services, and community improvement programs in Northeast Ohio.

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation focuses on improving governance and leadership in Africa through various initiatives. The foundation provides funding for governance research, leadership development, and programs that promote transparency and accountability in African governments.

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Community Foundations are locally-focused philanthropic organizations that pool donations to support nonprofits in specific geographic areas. They provide grants for local community needs including education, health, arts, and social services.

Altrusa International provides grants for literacy, community service, and leadership development programs. They focus on making communities better through volunteer service and charitable giving.

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Soroptimist International provides grants and awards for women's empowerment, education, and economic advancement. They focus on improving the lives of women and girls through education and leadership development.

Qualcomm's philanthropic programs focus on STEM education initiatives that inspire and prepare students for technology careers. The company supports programs that increase access to STEM learning, particularly for underrepresented students in engineering and computer science.

The National Endowment for Democracy supports democratic institutions and civil society organizations worldwide. Their grants fund programs that strengthen democratic governance, human rights, and civic participation.

This category represents various faith-based foundations and funding programs from non-Christian religious traditions including Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, Hindu, and other faith communities. These funders typically support religious education, community services, and interfaith initiatives.

The Northrop Grumman Foundation focuses primarily on STEM education initiatives at all academic levels. The foundation supports programs that inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with particular emphasis on underrepresented groups.