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Potential Private Funding Sources

The following are organizations that provide grants and funding. For each organization, we provide the URL, a summary of the organization's focus, and the geographical service areas.

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Abell Foundation
http://www.abell.org/
Promotes health and well-being of underserved, disadvantaged, and at-risk populations.
Baltimore City, Maryland only

Aetna Foundation
http://www.aetna.com/foundation/
Reduces racial and ethnic disparities in health with the overall goal of improving health care for diverse populations.
National

Allen Foundation
http://www.allenfoundation.org/
Supports human nutrition in the areas of health, education, training, and research.
Many Michigan institutions, also universities and social organizations, some public health

Paul G. Allen Foundation for Medical Research
http://www.fhcrc.org/donating/fh_heroes/allen_foundation.html
Funds innovative programs and research that promote health, prevent disease, and improve practice and health care delivery.
Pacific NW only

Alliance Healthcare Foundation
http://www.alliancehf.org/
Improves the health care delivery system for the medically underserved in San Diego County.
San Diego County

American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/
Funds cancer research, including cancer prevention and behavior research.
National

American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org/
Funds diabetes research.
National

American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org/
Reduces disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke.
National

Annenberg Foundation
http://www.whannenberg.org/
Advances the public's well-being through improved communications. Four program areas include education and youth, arts and culture, community and civic, and health.
National

AT&T Foundation
http://www.att.com/foundation/
Empowers communities and stimulates volunteerism.
National

Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
http://www.mrbf.org/
Supports the development of grassroots leaders to improve their own lives and their communities (most often in racism and poverty).
National

Carnegie Foundation
http://www.carnegiefoundation.org/
Focuses on four areas, including education, international peace and security, international development, and strengthening U.S. democracy.
National

Annie E. Casey Foundation
http://www.aecf.org/
Improves major systems serving disadvantaged children and families, transforming neighborhoods, and promoting accountability and innovation.
National

Cleveland Foundation
http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/
Supports health care for the indigent and uninsured, improves care for people with chronic conditions, and aids community transition to managed care/capitation.
Greater Cleveland, OH

Commonwealth Fund
http://www.cmwf.org/
Focuses on three program areas, including international health care policy and practice, improving the quality of health care services, and improving insurance coverage and access to care.
National and International

Frank Stanley Beveridge Foundation
http://www.beveridge.org/
Focuses on initiatives such as health, disaster preparedness, and relief.
Massachusetts

Nathan Cummings Foundation
http://www.nathancummings.org/
Funds initiatives in themes such as concern for the poor, the disadvantaged, and the underserved.
National; Israel

Do Right Foundation
http://www.doright.org/
Supports long-term holistic improvements in the effectiveness of the justice system, future generations of children, integrity and efficiency of government, improved health and safety, and ever-improving quality management.
There are geographic limitations but they aren't listed on the site.

DuPont Philanthropy
http://www2.dupont.com/Social_Commitment/en_US/outreach/index.html
Supports programs with an emphasis on educational programs, culture and the arts, environmental initiatives, human and health service organizations, and civic and community activities.
International

Duke Endowment
http://www.dukeendowment.org/
Supports education, health care, child care, and rural churches.
North Carolina and South Carolina

El Pomar Foundation
http://www.elpomar.org/
Supports Colorado non-profit organizations involved in health, human services, education, arts and humanities, and civic and community initiatives.
Colorado

Flinn Foundation
http://www.flinn.org/
Improves the quality of life primarily by serving as a resource for health and health care in Arizona.
Arizona

The Foundation Center
http://fdncenter.org/
Helps grant seekers find grants.
National

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/
Supports global health, the Pacific Northwest Program (Community Grants), and Community Access to Technology.
International, national, Washington State or Oregon

Gannett Foundation
http://www.gannettfoundation.org/
Supports 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
http://www.ge.com/foundation/
Funds grant initiatives in education, environment, international, children's development, and public policy.
National

George Gund Foundation
http://www.gundfdn.org/
Supports initiatives in areas such as arts, civic affairs, economic development and revitalization, education, environment, and human services.
Greater Cleveland area and state of Ohio

John A. Hartford Foundation
http://www.jhartfound.org/
Increases the nation's capacity to provide effective and affordable care to its rapidly increasing elderly population.
National

Irvine Health Foundation
http://www.ihf.org/
Focuses on several priority health issues including health and public health infrastructure, immunization and infectious diseases, health communication, and educational and community based-programs.
Orange County, CA

Heinz Endowments
http://www.heinz.org/
Focuses on initiatives in areas such as arts and culture; children, youth, and families; economic opportunity; education; and the environment.
Southwest Pennsylvania

Henry J. Kaiser Foundation
http://www.kff.org/
Focuses on major health care issues facing the nation, including the uninsured, HIV policy, Medicare policy, etc.
National

Kansas Health Foundation
http://www.kansashealth.org/
Works with people, communities, universities, agencies, and institutions to improve the health of all Kansans.
Kansas

W.K. Kellogg Foundation
http://www.wkkf.org/
Focuses on areas such as health, food systems, and rural development.
National, emphasis in Michigan

Kodak: Community Relations and Contributions
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/communityAffairs/index.jhtml
Supports programs and initiatives that instill employee pride, build public trust, foster education, respond to community needs, and enhance company image.
National

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
http://www.macfdn.org/
Supports four programs, which include Human and Community Development, Global Security, General, and MacArthur Fellows.
National, International

Merrill Lynch Grants
http://www.ml.com/philanthropy/grants/
Focuses on areas of interest such as arts and cultures, civic, education, health and hospitals, and human services
National

Meyer Memorial Trust
http://www.mmt.org/
Funds general purpose grants that support projects related to arts and humanities, education, health, social welfare, and other activities.
Oregon and Clark County, Washington

Milken Family Foundation
http://www.mff.org/
Develops human potential through education and protects human well-being through channels of medicine.
National

Mount Sinai Health Care Foundation
http://www.mtsinaifoundation.org/
Supports programs in child development, elderly, organizations, community, and health.
Greater Cleveland area, OH

M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
http://www.murdock-trust.org/
Funds program areas including education, scientific research, arts and culture, and health and human services.
Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington

Northwest Area Foundation
http://www.nwaf.org/
Works to reduce poverty.
Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon

Ohio Department of Health
http://www.odh.ohio.gov/
Funds various grants for public health to organizations in Ohio.
Ohio

David and Lucile Packard Foundation
http://www.packard.org/
Focuses on conservation and science, population, children, families, and communities.
National, international, special focus on Northern California

Pew Charitable Trust
http://www.pewtrusts.com/
Focuses on advancing policy solutions, informing the public, and supporting civic life.
National

Public Welfare Foundation
http://www.publicwelfare.org/
Supports organizations that provide services to disadvantaged populations. Grants have been awarded for health-related activities.
National

Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust
http://www.kbr.org/
Focuses on health care, the poor, and the needy.
North Carolina

Rockefeller Foundation
http://www.rockfound.org/
Supports programs in creativity and culture, food security, health equity, working communities, and global inclusion.
International

Russell Sage Foundation
http://www.russellsage.org/
Funds grants in several areas, including health.
National

Foundation for Seacoast Health
http://www.ffsh.org/
Considers a limited number of new infant, children, and adolescent grants that address one of the prioritized health needs.
Select communities in New Hampshire and Maine

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
http://www.sloan.org/
Supports areas of interest including science and technology, standard of living and economic performance, education, careers in science and technology, selected national issues, and The Civic Program.
National; NY, NY

John Templeton Foundation
http://www.templeton.org/
Supports the relationship between science and religion.
National

The Valley Foundation
http://www.valley.org/
Supports medical services and health care for lower income households within Santa Clara.
Santa Clara County, CA

Wellspring Foundation
E-mail wllsprg@aol.com
Assists individuals and families with working through the emotional and psychological difficulties that prevent them from establishing and maintaining a healthy and meaningful life.
Virginia, New York

Woods Charitable Fund
http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/woods/
Funds programs in human services, education, civic and community, and arts and culture.
Lincoln, NE

Last Updated on 12/1/2008