Resources for Potential Private Funding Sources
Abell Foundation
www.abell.org
Promote health and well-being of underserved, disadvantaged, at-risk populations.
Baltimore City, Maryland only
Aetna Foundation
www.aetna.com/foundation
Reduce racial and ethnic disparities in health with overall goal of improving health care for diverse populations.
National
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
www.sloan.org
Areas of interest: science and technology, standard of living and economic performance, education and careers in science and technology and selected national issues and The Civic Program
National; NY, NY
Allen Foundation
www.allenfoundation.org
Human nutrition in areas of health, education, training and research.
Many Michigan institutions, also universities and social organizations, some public health
Alliance Healthcare Foundation
www.alliancehf.org
Improve healthcare delivery system for medically underserved in San Diego County.
San Diego County, CA
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
Cancer research including cancer prevention and behavior research.
National
American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org
Diabetes research.
National
American Heart Association
www.americanheart.org
Reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke.
National
Annenberg Foundation
www.whannenberg.org
Advance public well-being through improved communications. Four program areas: education and youth, arts and culture, community and civic health.
National
Annie E. Casey Foundation
www.aecf.org
Improve major systems serving disadvantaged children and families, transforming neighborhoods, promoting accountability and innovation.
National
AT&T Foundation
www.att.com/foundation
Empower communities, stimulate volunteerism.
National
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
www.gatesfoundation.org
Global health, Pacific Northwest Program (Community Grants), Community Access to Technology.
International, national, Washington State or Oregon
Carnegie Foundation
www.carnegiefoundation.org
Four areas of focus: education, international peace and security, international development, strengthening U.S. democracy.
National
Cleveland Foundation
www.clevelandfoundation.org
Among its initiatives is one involving health. Specifically, supporting health care for indigent and uninsured, improving care for people with chronic conditions, aiding community transition to managed care/capitation.
Greater Cleveland, OH
Commonwealth Fund
www.cmwf.org
Three program areas: International Health Care Policy and Practice, Improving the Quality of Health Care Services, Improving Insurance Coverage and Access to Care.
National and International
David and Lucile Packard Foundation
www.packard.org
Focus: conservation and science; population; children, families and communities.
National, international, special focus on Northern California
Do Right Foundation
www.doright.org
Support long-term holistic improvements in the effectiveness of the justice system, future generations of children, integrity and efficiency of government, improved health and safety, every-improving quality management.
There are geographic limitations but they aren't listed on the site.
Duke Endowment
www.dukeendowment.org
Education, health care, child care, rural churches.
North Carolina and South Carolina
DuPont Philanthropy
www2.dupont.com
Program emphasis: educational programs; culture and the arts; environmental initiatives; human & health service organizations; and civic and community activities.
International
El Pomar Foundation
www.elpomar.org
Support Colorado non-profits involved in health, human services, education, arts and humanities and civic and community initiatives.
Colorado
Flinn Foundation
www.flinn.org
Improve the quality of life primarily by serving as a resource for health and health care in Arizona.
Arizona
Foundation for Seacoast Health
www.ffsh.org
Foundation will consider a limited number of new infant, children and adolescent grants which address one of the prioritized health needs.
Select communities in New Hampshire and Maine
Frank Stanley Beveridge Foundation
www.beveridge.org
Among the initiatives are health and disaster preparedness and relief.
Massachusetts
Funders Online--European Philanthropic Community
www.fundersonline.org
Help grant seekers find grants.
Europe
Gannett Foundation
www.gannettfoundation.org
Support fundamental issues such as education and neighborhood improvement, community problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation and cultural enrichment.
Awards grants in communities where there is a Gannett Foundation newspaper or television station.
GE Fund
www.ge.com/foundation
Grant initiatives: education, environment, international, children's development, public policy.
National
George Gund Foundation
www.gundfdn.org
Initiatives: arts, civic affairs, economic development and revitalization, education, environment, human services.
Greater Cleveland area and state of Ohio
Heinz Endowments
www.heinz.org
Focus: arts and culture; children, youth and families; economic opportunity; education, environment.
Southwest Pennsylvania
Henry J. Kaiser Foundation
www.kff.org
Focuses on major health care issues facing the nation including the uninsured, HIV policy, Medicare policy, etc.
National
Irvine Health Foundation
www.ihf.org
Several priority health issues including health and public health infrastructure, immunization and infectious diseases, health communication, educational and community based-programs.
Orange County, CA
J.C. Downing Foundation
www.jcdowning.org
Education and human development, environment and preservation, fine arts, sports and athletics, technology and communications.
Preference given to Southern California
John A. Hartford Foundation
www.jhartfound.org
Overall goal is to increase the nation's capacity to provide effective and affordable care to its rapidly increasing elderly population.
National
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
www.macfdn.org
Four programs: Human and Community Development, Global Security; General; MacArthur Fellows.
National, International
John Templeton Foundation
www.templeton.org
Relationship between science and religion.
National
Kansas Health Foundation
www.kansashealth.org
Work with people, communities, universities, agencies and institutions to improve the health of all Kansans.
Kansas
Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust
www.kbr.org
Focus: health care, and poor and needy
North Carolina
Kodak: Corporate Contribution Guidelines
www.kodak.com/global/en/corp/communityAffairs/CorporateContributionGuidelines.jhtml
Supports programs and initiatives which instill employee pride, build public trust, foster education, respond to community needs and enhance company image.
National
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
www.murdock-trust.org
Program areas: education, scientific research, arts and culture, health and human services
Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
www.mrbf.org
Support the development of grassroots leaders to improve their own lives and their communities (most often in racism and poverty)
National
Merrill Lynch Grants
www.ml.com/philanthropy/grants
Areas of interest: arts & cultures, civic, education, health & hospitals, human services
National
Meyer Memorial Trust
www.mmt.org
General purpose grants support projects related to arts and humanities, education, health, social welfare and other activities.
Oregon and Clark County, Washington
Milken Family Foundation
www.mff.org
Developing human potential through education and protecting human well-being through channels of medicine are main thrusts.
National
Mount Sinai Health Care Foundation
www.mtsinaifoundation.org
Child development, elderly, organizations, community, health.
Greater Cleveland area, OH
Nathan Cummings Foundation
www.nathancummings.org
Among themes, concern for the poor, disadvantaged and underserved.
National; Israel
Northwest Area Foundation
www.nwaf.org
Working to reduce poverty.
Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon
Ohio Department of Health
www.odh.state.oh.us
Wide variety of grants for public health to organizations in Ohio.
Ohio
Paul G. Allen Foundation for Medical Research
www.fhcrc.org/donating/fh_heroes/allen_foundation.html
Innovative programs and research that promote health, prevent disease, improve practice and health care delivery.
Pacific NW only
Pew Charitable Trust
www.pewtrusts.com
Focus: Advancing Policy Solutions, Informing the Public, Supporting Civic Life.
National
Pfizer Venture Philanthropy
www.pfizer.com/pfizer/subsites/philanthropy/caring/index.jsp
Global health, science education, community programs, employee commitment
International
Public Welfare Foundation
www.publicwelfare.org
Supports organizations that provide services to disadvantaged populations. Grants have been awarded for health related activities.
National
Rockefeller Foundation
www.rockfound.org
Themes: creativity and culture, food security, health equity, working communities, global inclusion
International
Sage Foundation
www.russellsage.org
Grants made in several areas including health.
National
The Foundation Center
www.fdncenter.org
Help grant seekers find grants.
National
The Valley Foundation
www.valley.org
Highest priority is in the area of medical services and health care for lower income households within Santa Clara.
Santa Clara County, CA
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
www.wkkf.org
Focus: Health, food systems, and rural development.
National, emphasis in Michigan
Weingart Foundation
www.weingartfnd.org
Assist credible agencies and institutions serving children and youth, the aged, the disabled, the homeless, the sick, the poor or otherwise disadvantaged and projects benefiting the general community.
Preference given to seven Southern California counties: Los Angeles, Kern, Orange, Santa Barbara, Riverside, San Bernadino and Ventura.
Woods Charitable Fund
www.fdncenter.org/grantmaker/woods
Human Services, Education, Civic and Community, Arts and Culture
Lincoln, NE
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