Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations Nonprofits in District of Columbia

MISSION:

THE ESA FOUNDATION HARNESSES THE POWER OF THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY TO BENEFIT STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, AND CHARITIES, WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE LIVES OF AMERICA'S YOUTH AND SETTING THEM ON CAREER PATHS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

MISSION:

TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC AGAINST DIGITAL THREATS TO RIGHTS AND SECURITY.

MISSION:

THE CFNSB CARRIES OUT AND ADVANCES THE NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR U.S. COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS ACCREDITATION PROCESS BY ENSURING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROCESS AND BUILDING THE VALUE OF CONFIRMATION OF COMPLIANCE FOR THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FIELD AND GREATER COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT WORTHWHILE COMMUNICATIONS-RELATED AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS, AS WELL AS OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE DIRECTED TOWARDS CHILDREN AND STUDENTS, THROUGH FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROVIDED BY FOUNDATION MEMBERS AND OTHERS. ALSO TO FOSTER GREATER PUBLIC AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY, RESOURCES, AND LAW.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

FOSTER CROSS-CULTURAL DIALOGUE THROUGH FULBRIGHT & ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS, AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN CULTURAL DIPLOMACY, AND AWARDS AND SUPPORT FOR LITERATURE & TRANSLATION.

MISSION:

TO ENCOURAGE PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT IN AND RAISE FUNDER AND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF CITIZEN SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM AS A MEANS OF STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES &

MISSION:

WE ARE NATIONAL ADVOCATES FOR SENIOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING WHO STRENGTHEN THE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT NOURISH SENIORS. WE ACCOMPLISH IT THROUGH A COLLECTIVE NATIONAL VOICE AND LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTION. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NUTRITION AND AGING SERVICES PROGRAMS(NANASP) IS A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION WITH MEMBERS WORKING OR EXPERIENCED IN THE FIELD OF AGING, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES, AND NUTRITION. FOUNDED IN 1977, NANASP IS RECOGNIZED BY POLICY MAKERS AND OTHER LEADERS IN AGING AS AN EFFECTIVE ADVOCATE FOR THEIR MEMBERS AND THE OLDER ADULTS THEY SERVE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

PROVIDING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE BENEFITS OF CLEAN ENERGY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

COMMUNITY PROJECTS HAVE HELPED CITIZENS IN TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMMUNITIES STRENGTHEN DEMOCRATIC SELF-GOVERNING PRACTICES; AN INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGY USING THE ARTS HAS TAUGHT CHILDREN LEARNING IS ENJOYMENT IN SCHOOL AND WITH THEIR ELDERS IN THE COMMUNITY; AN ANNUAL AWARD RECOGNIZES INDIVIDUALS WHO COURAGEOUSLY PURSUE JUSTICE FOR THE COMMON GOOD; A LECTURE SERIES ON URGENT PUBLIC ISSUES STIMULATES COLLECTIVE DISCOURSE; EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, FILMS AND LECTURES ARE HELD TO ADVANCE A MORE RESOURCEFUL AND SELF-RELIANT CIVIC LIFE, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON LOCALLY-BASED ECONOMIES, HEALTH CARE, FARMERS' MARKETS, COMMUNITY GARDENS, AND ALL SUCH ACTIVITY DIRECTED TO MEETING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS

MISSION:

TO STRENGTHEN ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE OF OLDER PERSONS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, SELF-NEGLECT, OR FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION.

MISSION:

TURNING THE PAGE ENGAGES PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENTS TO BE MORE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.