| HOWARD UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $80,000 | 2026 | HOWARD UNIVERSITY IS A HISTORICALLY BLACK FEDERALLY CHARTERED RESEARCH UNIVERSITY. SINCE ITS FOUNDING HOWARD HAS PLAYED AN UNPARALLELED ROLE IN EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE "HOWARD HEALTH EQUITY SCHOLARS" PROGRAM, A TARGETED INITIATIVE TO REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGES OF MEDICINE AND NURSING, ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES AND STUDENTS ON THE PRE-MEDICAL TRACK. |
| EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $62,000 | 2026 | THE MISSION OF EARTH SCHOOL IS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH FILM AND MEDIA AND BROAD DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION OF THE AIMS OF THE EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AND AWARENESS OF REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES THAT BENEFIT FARMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT ALIKE. SPECIFICALLY, THE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE THE ROOTS SO DEEP DOCUMENTARY SERIES, ASSOCIATED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, THE ROOTS SO DEEP PODCAST, AND AWARENESS OF PUBLISHED SCIENTIFIC WORK SURROUNDING REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES. |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FBO THE HOMELESS HEALTH SERVICE | DALLAS, TX | $62,000 | 2026 | THE HOMELESS HEALTH SERVICES (HHS) STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH CARE OF PATIENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN NASHVILLE BY MEETING PATIENTS BOTH IN THE HOSPITAL AND ON THE STREET TO PROVIDE DIRECT MEDICAL CARE AS WELL AS IMPROVED ACCESS TO A RANGE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO GIVE CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE HHS AND WOULD SUPPORT THE SALARY OF A DEDICATED STAFF MEMBER TO PROVIDE EXPANDED CAPACITY FOR FACE-TO-FACE CONSULTATIONS IN THE ED AND ON THE STREETS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. |
| CENTER FOR HUMANE TECHNOLOGY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $60,000 | 2026 | THE CENTER FOR HUMANE TECHNOLOGY WORKS TO ENSURE THAT THE MOST CONSEQUENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES, PARTICULARLY AI, SERVE HUMANITY. ITS OBJECTIVES ARE TO BUILD PUBLIC AWARENESS AND AGENCY AROUND TECH HARMS AND TO DRIVE POLICY ACTION BY ADVISING LEADERS, SHAPING INCENTIVES, AND FOSTERING ACCOUNTABILITY ACROSS THE TECH ECOSYSTEM. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT STAFF CAPACITY TO LAUNCH TWO MAJOR INITIATIVES: A GLOBAL FILM CAMPAIGN BY ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING DIRECTORS TO ELEVATE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF AI RISKS; AND THE UNIQUELY HUMAN NATIONAL CAMPAIGN WHICH HIGHLIGHTS THE NEEDS TO PRESERVE HUMAN IDENTITY, PURPOSE, AND LIVELIHOOD IN THE AGE OF AI. |
| FUND FOR CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT FBO THE FACT COALITION | WASHINGTON, DC | $59,000 | 2026 | THE FACT COALITION IS A NON-PARTISAN ALLIANCE OF ORGANIZATIONS PROMOTING A FAIR GLOBAL TAX SYSTEM AND COMBATING THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF CORRUPT FINANCIAL PRACTICES. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE EMERGENCY LITIGATION FUND DEFENDING THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT. |
| DENVER RESCUE MISSION FBO HARVEST FARMS | DENVER, CO | $55,000 | 2026 | DESIGNED TO SERVE MEN EXPERIENCING ADDICTION, HARVEST FARM PROVIDES NO-COST RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION FOR UP TO 72 MEN AT A TIME. PARTICIPANTS LIVE ON-SITE FOR 6-12 MONTHS, ENGAGING IN INDIVIDUALIZED RECOVERY PLANS THAT INCLUDE WORK READINESS TRAINING, COUNSELING, EDUCATION, AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT - ALL WITH A HEALING RURAL ENVIRONMENT. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO ADD 8 BEDS TO THE HARVEST FARMS FACILITY NORTH OF FORT COLLINS; INVESTMENT IN MEETING THE REQUIREMENT FOR EXPANDED LICENSURE WITH THE STATE OF COLORADO PERMITTING GREATER ACCESS TO STATE FUNDS; AND EXPANSION OF THE CLINICAL OFFERINGS OF HARVEST FARMS EITHER IN-HOUSE OR VIA PARTNERSHIPS. |
| WONDER AND WORRIES | HOUSTON, TX | $48,000 | 2026 | THE MISSION OF WONDERS & WORRIES IS TO PROVIDE FREE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN/TEENAGERS THROUGH A PARENT'S SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT TO FUND OPERATING EXPENSES TO ENSURE HOUSTON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CAN ACCESS UNIQUE AND VITAL SERVICES. |
| COLLEGE TRACK | OAKLAND, CA | $40,000 | 2026 | COLLEGE TRACK HELPS TO PREPARE UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE, PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THEM WHILE THEY ARE IN COLLEGE, AND HELPS THEM NAVIGATE THE JOB MARKET ON GRADUATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT COLLEGE TRACK OAKLAND WITH $30,000 FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AND $10,000 FOR VISITS TO COLLEGES. |
| POUGHKEEPSIE DAY SCHOOL | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | POUGHKEEPSIE DAY SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL AND THOUGHT LEADER IN PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT A NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, OPERATING EXPENSES, AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT. |
| SCENIC HUDSON INC | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | SCENIC HUDSON WORKS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND LOCAL OFFICIALS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH THE OUTDOORS IN THE RIVER CITIES OF KINGSTON, NEWBURG, AND POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE RIVER CITIES PROGRAM. |
| HOUSTON ZOO INC | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2026 | THE HOUSTON ZOO CONNECTS COMMUNITIES WITH ANIMALS, INSPIRING ACTION TO SAVE WILDLIFE. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS (1) TO SUPPORT THE INSTALLATION OF A CT SCANNER TO PRESERVE ANIMAL HEALTH BY REDUCING NEED FOR EXPLORATORY SURGERIES; AND (2) TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VET RESIDENCY PROGRAM TO ENSURE CONTINUED GROWTH IN TALENT AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE IN THE FUTURE. |
| POUDRE HIGH SCHOOL FBO POUDRE UNIFIED ATHLETICS | FT COLLINS, CO | $7,000 | 2026 | UNIFIED ATHLETICS PROVIDES AN INCLUSIVE AND ENRICHING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL STUDENT ATHLETES, BUILDING NOT ONLY ATHLETIC SKILLS BUT ALSO LIFE SKILLS, LASTING FRIENDSHIPS, AND COMMUNITY PRIDE. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT POUDRE HIGH SCHOOL'S UNIFIED ATHLETICS PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES BASKETBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL, CHEER, AND SOCCER TEAMS AS WELL AS PROJECT UNITY CLUB. |
| CENTER FOR HUMANE TECHNOLOGY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $45,000 | 2025 | THE CENTER FOR HUMANE TECHNOLOGY'S GOAL IS TO REALIGN TECHNOLOGY WITH HUMANITY'S BEST INTERESTS VIA RAISING AWARENESS THROUGH MEDIA CAMPAIGNS AND CONSULTING WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENTS AROUND THE WORLD. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS FOR OPERATING FUNDS TO SUPPORT HIRING AND SYSTEMS TO RECEIVE AND REPLY TO INQUIRIES. |
| PRISON UNIVERSITY PROJECT INC | SAN QUENTIN, CA | $45,000 | 2025 | MOUNT TAMALPAIS COLLEGE IS A 2-YEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE THAT OFFERS A RANGE OF COURSES LEADING TO AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE FOR INCARCERATED PERSONS IN THE SAN QUENTIN CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER IN SAN QUENTIN, CA. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | DALLAS, TX | $45,000 | 2025 | THE VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY HOMELESS HEALTH SERVICE STIVES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH CARE OF PATIENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN NASHVILLE BY MEETING PATIENTS BOTH IN THE HOSPITAL AND ON THE STREET TO PROVIDE DIRECT MEDICAL CARE AS WELL AS IMPROVED ACCESS TO A RANGE OF SOCIAL SUPPORTS. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO FUND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OUTREACH PROGRAM AND FUND MOST OF THE SALARY FOR A DEDICATED STAFF MEMBER TO PROVIDE EXPANDED CAPACITY FOR FACE-TO-FACE CONSULTATIONS IN THE ER AND THE HOSPITAL. |
| SCENIC HUDSON INC | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY | $45,000 | 2025 | SCENIC HUDSON WORKS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND LOCAL OFFICIALS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH THE OUTDOORS IN THE RIVER CITIES OF KINGSTON, NEWBURG AND POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE RIVER CITIES PROGRAM. |
| UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY INC | FORT COLLINS, CO | $45,000 | 2025 | UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY IN OPERATION FOR 60 YEARS, TACKLES THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN LARIMER COUNTY. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE LOVELAND YOUTH CAMPUS VIA THE NAME OF A CLASSROOM AFTER MIRIAM MOMS MORRIS. |
| WONDER AND WORRIES | HOUSTON, TX | $45,000 | 2025 | THE MISSION OF WONDERS & WORRIES IS TO PROVIDE FREE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN/TEENAGERS THROUGH A PARENTS SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS 60% ALLOCATED TO THE COST OF INCREASING THE BILINGUAL CERTIFIED CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST TO FULL TIME STATUS AND THE BALANCE IS TO FUND OPERATING EXPENSES. |
| FUND FOR CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT FBO THE FACT COALITION | WASHINGTON, DC | $40,000 | 2025 | THE FACT COALITION IS A NON-PARTISAN ALLIANCE OF ORGANIZATIONS PROMOTING A FAIR GLOBAL TAX SYSTEM AND COMBATING THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF CORRUPT FINANCIAL PRACTICES. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUBSIDIZE SALARIES, PROGRAMS AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES. |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY FBO CARDINAL FREE CLINICS GIFT FUND | STANFORD, CA | $40,000 | 2025 | STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINES CARDINAL FREE CLINICS PROVIDE CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE TRANSITIONAL MEDICAL CARE TO OVER 1,200 LOW INCOME, UNINSURED PATIENTS ANNUALLY. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE CLINICS. |
| EARTH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $30,000 | 2025 | THE MISSION OF EARTH SCHOOL IS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH FILM AND MEDIA AND BROAD DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION OF THE DOCUMENTARY SERIES ROOTS SO DEEP AS WELL AS PROMOTING GENERAL CONTENT INCLUDING A PODCAST ON REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE. |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,000 | 2025 | THE NRDCS MISSION IS TO SAFEGUARD THE EARTH: ITS PEOPLE, ITS PLANTS AND ANIMALS AND THE NATURAL SYSTEMS UPON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT 1) NRDC'S ONGOING EFFORTS TO CONSOLIDATE THE SEVERELY FRAGMENTED WESTERN POWER GRID SO THAT CLEAN ELECTRICITY CAN BE MORE EASILY SHARED; AND 2) THE BROADER NATIONAL MISSION OF NRDC'S SUSTAINABLE FERC PROJECT, WHICH BRINGS A DIVERSE NETWORK OF CLEAN ENERGY SUPPORTERS TO BEAR ON THE WORLDS MOST CONSEQUENTIAL ENERGY REGULATOR. |
| WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | THE MISSION OF WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION IS FREE KNOWLEDGE FOR EVERYONE IN PERPETUITY. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO FUND GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE WIKIPEDIA WEB SITE. |
| FUND FOR CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT FBO THE FACT COALITION (MICHAEL ARNDT) | WASHINGTON, DC | $80,000 | 2024 | THE FACT COALITION IS A NON-PARTISAN ALLIANCE OF ORGANIZATIONS PROMOTING A FAIR GLOBAL TAX SYSTEM AND COMBATING THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF CORRUPT FINANCIAL PRACTICES. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUBSIDIZE SALARIES, PROGRAMS AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES. |
| NASHVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION (JOSH PETERSON) | NASHVILLE, TN | $66,800 | 2024 | THE NASHVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION, ORIGINALLY CALLED THE ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION, WAS FOUNDED IN 2001 AS A DEDICATED NON-PROFIT THAT UNITES PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR RESOURCES, LEADERS AND STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN NASHVILLE'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS. AS AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3), THE FOUNDATION REQUESTS AND MANAGES PRIVATE DONATIONS IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT 1) PILOTING TEACHER SUPPORTS FOR SOME OF THE MOST VULNERABLE STUDENTS WHICH WILL TARGET STUDENTS WITH INTERRUPTED FORMAL EDUCATION (SIFE), MANY OF WHOM ARE NOT NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS; 2) RECOGNIZING AND RETAINING EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS THROUGH THE BLUE RIBBON TEACHER AWARDS WHICH PROVIDE RECOGNITION AND A SMALL FINANCIAL AWARE; AND 3) ADVANCING TEACHERS' INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SKILLS WHICH WILL PILOT A TECH GOES HOME PROGRAM TO EQUIP AND TRAIN TEACHERS TO BOLSTER REMOTE LEARNING. |
| SCENIC HUDSON INC (AMIE ANDERSON) | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY | $66,800 | 2024 | SCENIC HUDSON WORKS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND LOCAL OFFICIALS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH THE OUTDOORS IN THE RIVER CITIES OF KINGSTON, NEWBURG AND POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE RIVER CITIES PROGRAM. |
| WHITE MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE AND NATURE CENTER INC (NOEL STEPHENS) | PINETOP, AZ | $52,000 | 2024 | THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO DEVELOP A LIVE ANIMAL ATTRACTION AT THE WHITE MOUNTAIN NATURE CENTER IN ORDER TO INCREAS ATTENDANCE AND REVENUE WHILE DELIVERING CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP MESSAGES TO THE PUBLIC. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUBSIDIZE THE RAPTOR TRAINING FACILITY VIEWING PATIO THAT WILL SERVE AS A SEATING AREA WITH TREE SHADING FOR VISITORS TO REST AND VIEW TRAINING SESSIONS IN THE NETTED FLIGHT TRAINING AREA. |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC (CHRIS ARNDT) | WASHINGTON, DC | $48,600 | 2024 | THE NRDC'S MISSION IS TO "SAFEGUARD THE EARTH: IT'S PEOPLE, IT'S PLANTS AND ANIMALS AND THE NATURAL SYSTEMS UPON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS." THE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT 1) NRDC'S ONGOING EFFORTS TO CONSOLIDATE THE SEVERELY FRAGMENTED WESTERN POWER GRID SO THAT CLEAN ELECTRICITY CAN BE MORE EASILY SHARE; AND 2) THE BROADER NATIONAL MISSION OF NRDC'S SUSTAINABLE FERC PROJECT, WHICH BRINGS A DIVERSE NETWORK OF CLEAN ENERGY SUPPORTERS TO BEAR ON THE WORLD'S MOST CONSEQUENTIAL ENERGY REGULATOR. |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY FBO CARDINAL FREE CLINICS GIFT FUND (SARAH PITTOCK) | STANFORD, CA | $33,600 | 2024 | STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINES CARDINAL FREE CLINICS PROVIDE CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE TRANSITIONAL MEDICAL CARE TO OVER 1,200 LOW INCOME, UNINSURED PATIENTS ANNUALLY. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE CLINICS. |
| UPSTREAM USA INC (SARAH PITTOCK) | WOBURN, MA | $33,600 | 2024 | THE PURPOSE OF UPSTREAM USA IS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITY BY REDUCING UNPLANNED PREGNANCY ACROSS THE U.S. BY WORKING WITH FIVE STATEWIDE INITIATIVES IN DELAWARE, WASHINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS, NORTH CAROLINA AND RHODE ISLAND TO PROVIDE COUNSELING AND CONTRACEPTIVES AT LOW OR NO COST. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT ONGOING GROWTH AND OPERATING EXPENSES. |
| GREENWAVE ORGANIZATION CORP (CHRIS ARNDT) | NEW HAVEN, CT | $18,600 | 2024 | GREENWAVE REPLICATES AND SCALES REGENERATIVE OCEAN FARMS TO CREATE JOBS AND PROTECT THE PLANET TRAINING AND SUPPORTING OCEAN FARMS IN THE ERA OF CLIMATE CHANGE, WORKING WITH COASTAL COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD TO CREATE A BLUE ECONOMY BUILT AND LED BY FARMERS. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT 23/24 OBJECTIVES THAT HELP TO REACH A GOAL OF 10,000 FARMERS BY 2030 TO CATALYZE THE PLANTING OF REGENERATIVE OCEAN CROPS AND YIELD MEANINGFUL ECONOMIC AND CLIMATE IMPACTS. |
| CENTER FOR HUMANE TECHNOLOGY (LAURENCE FAVROT) | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $58,500 | 2023 | THE CENTER FOR HUMANE TECHNOLOGY AIMS TO SUPPORT LEADERS IN MAKING MORE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY THEY DEPLOY. IN PARTICULAR, THE GOAL IS TO ORIENT THOSE USES TOWARD THE FUTURE FLOURISHING OF HUMANS THAN DOWNGRADING INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS SUBSIDIZED GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES TO HELP FURTHER THE AIMS OF THE CENTER. |
| UPSTREAM USA INC (SARAH PITTOCK) | WOBURN, MA | $55,000 | 2023 | THE PURPOSE OF UPSTREAM USA IS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITY BY REDUCING UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES ACROSS THE U.S. BY WORKING WITH FIVE STATEWIDE INITIATIVES IN DELAWARE, WASHINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS, NORTH CAROLINA, AND RHODE ISLAND TO PROVIDE COUNSELING AND CONTRACEPTIVES AT LOW OR NO COST. |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC (CHRIS ARNDT) | WASHINGTON, DC | $48,500 | 2023 | THE NRDC'S MISSION IS TO SAFEGUARD THE EARTH: ITS PEOPLE, ITS PLANTS AND ANIMALS AND THE NATURAL SYSTEMS UPON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF CLEAN ENERGY WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON UPDATING AND MODERNIZING THE U.S. ELECTRIC GRID. |
| FUND FOR CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT FBO THE FACT COALITION (MICHAEL ARNDT) | WASHINGTON, DC | $48,500 | 2023 | THE FACT COALITION IS A NON-PARTISAN ALLIANCE OF ORGANIZATIONS PROMOTING A FAIR GLOBAL TAX SYSTEM AND COMBATING THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF CORRUPT FINANCIAL PRACTICES. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUBSIDIZE SALARIES, PROGRAMS AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES. |
| HOUSTON ZOO INC (TANYA JONES) | HOUSTON, TX | $40,000 | 2023 | THE OBJECTIVE OF THE HOUSTON ZOO IS TO BE A LEADER IN THE GLOBAL MOVEMENT TO SAVE WILDLIFE AND CONNECTING COMMUNITIES WITH ANIMALS INSPIRING ACTION TO SAVE WILDLIFE AND EDUCATE BOTH YOUNG AND OLD ON THE CONNECTION OF ANIMALS WITH OUR ENVIRONMENT. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE KEEPING OUR WORLD WILD CENTENNIAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, IN PARTICULAR FUNDING THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS EXHIBIT AND THE ADDITION OF HUMBOLDT PENGUINS TO THAT EXHIBIT. |
| WHITE MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE AND NATURE CENTER INC (NOEL STEPHENS) | PINETOP, AZ | $40,000 | 2023 | THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO DEVELOP A LIVE ANIMAL ATTRACTION AT THE WHITE MOUNTAIN NATURE CENTER IN ORDER TO INCREASE ATTENDANCE AND REVENUE WHILE DELIVERING CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO 1) SUBSIDIZE THE UPGRADE OF "BIG BACK ROOM" WHERE ACTIVITIES ARE HELD INCLUDING UPGRADING BATHROOM FACILITIES AND ADDING CARPETING; AND 2) SUBSIDIZING MORE PROGRAMS AND PRESERVING THE NATURE IN THE AREA. |
| NASHVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION (JOSH PETERSON) | NASHVILLE, TN | $30,000 | 2023 | THE NASHVILLE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION, ORIGINALLY CALLED THE ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION, WAS FOUNDED IN 2001 AS A DEDICATED NON-PROFIT THAT UNITES PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR RESOURCES, LEADERS AND STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN NASHVILLE'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS. AS AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3), THE FOUNDATION REQUESTS AND MANAGES PRIVATE DONATIONS IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION OF A TEACHER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR METRO SCHOOLS, WHICH PROVIDES A GROUP OF TEACHERS A 3-YEAR EPISODIC EXPERIENCE TO LEARN LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND EXPAND THEIR IMPACT ALL WHILE STAYING IN THE CLASSROOM. THE BUDGET WOULD INCLUDE STIPENDS, STAFF TIME, GOODS AND SUPPLIES. |
| SERVICES & ADVOCACY FOR GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER ELDERS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2023 | SAGE SUPPORTS THE NEEDS OF THE ELDERS OF THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. |
| POUGHKEEPSIE DAY SCHOOL INC (AMIE ANDERSON) | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY | $18,500 | 2023 | POUGHKEEPSIE DAY SCHOOL IS A SMALL PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL SERVING THE HUDSON VALLEY. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUBSIDIZE SCHOLARSHIPS AND DEI WORK. |
| GREENWAVE ORGANIZATION CORP (CHRIS ARNDT) | NEW HAVEN, CT | $17,000 | 2023 | GREENWAVE HAS CULTIVATED A THRIVING NETWORK OF ACTIVE FARMS, WORKING KELP SEED HATCHERIES, PROCESSING HUBS AND MARKET OPPORTUNITIES IN SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. LEVERAGING THESES REGIONAL SUCCESSES, GREENWAVE IS EXPANDING SUPPORT IN MULTIPLE REGIONS IN THE U.S. AND CANADA, INCLUDING BRITISH COLUMBIA, ALASKA, CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK AND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT GREENWAVE'S WORK TO REPLICATE THE FARMING MODEL IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA TO CREATE A BLUE GREEN ECONOMY BUILT AND LED BY OCEAN FARMERS THAT ENSURES WE WILL MAKE A LIVING ON A LIVING PLANET. |
| WONDERS & WORRIES INC (TANYA JONES) | AUSTIN, TX | $16,000 | 2023 | THE PRIMARY SERVICE OF WONDERS & WORRIES IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED ILLNESS EDUCATION AND COPING CURRICULUM TO HELP CHILDREN REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING THEM WITH PROVEN INTERVENTIONS THAT MITIGATE ADVERSE BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH A PARENT'S SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITION. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE ADMINISTRATION OF FREE AND PROFESSIONAL CHILD LIFE SERVICES IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA. |
| COLORADO FOUNDATION FOR WATER EDUCATION (CHANNING ARNDT) | DENVER, CO | $13,500 | 2023 | WATER EDUCATION COLORADO PROVIDES RELIABLE, TRUSTWORTHY, AND IMPARTIAL WATER REPORTING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP ADVANCE DEMOCRATIC SYSTEMS FOR WATER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO FUND 1) WECO FRESH WATER NEWS INITIATIVE; (2) ADDED CAPACITY FOR K-12 SUPPORT; AND 3) WECOS COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AMONG COMMUNITIES. |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY TRILLION TREES REFOREST FUND (SARAH PITTOCK) | BRONX, NY | $11,000 | 2023 | THE GOAL OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY IS TO CONSERVE THE WORLD'S LARGEST WILD PLACES IN 14 PRIORITY REGIONS, HOME TO MORE THAN 50% OF THE WORLD'S BIODIVERSITY. WCS SAVES WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES WORLDWIDE THROUGH SCIENCE, CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND INSPIRING PEOPLE TO VALUE NATURE. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE TRILLION TREES REFOREST FUND IN PLANTING TREES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO REFORESTING PARTS OF BRAZIL, TANZANIA AND KENYA. |
| SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION (CHRIS ARNDT) | OAKLAND, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL CHARITABLE AND LITERARY EFFORTS TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND RESTORE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE SIERRA CLUB'S FOUNDATION TO ELIMINATE GREENHOUSE GASES EMITTED FROM THE U.S. BUILDING SECTOR. |