The R. Howard Dobbs Jr. Foundation

Posted on February 15, 2019

The R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation was established in 1959 as the Helen and Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation and was later renamed the R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation. For nearly 40 years the Foundation operated as a small philanthropic vehicle for Mr. Dobb’s interests. At the turn of the century, encouraged by his nephew and fellow trustee E. Cody Laird, Jr., Mr… Read More

Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Posted on February 15, 2019

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund is a private, family foundation helping to advance social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. It was created in 1940 by the sons of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.—John D. 3rd, Nelson, Winthrop, Laurance, and David—as a vehicle by which they could share advice and research on charitable activities and coordinate their… Read More

The Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy

Posted on February 15, 2019

The Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy was established in 2008 by a generous gift from Laura and Robert Sillerman. The Center draws upon the deep and diverse expertise of faculty and researchers at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. The Sillerman Center draws upon scholarship and practitioner experience to inform philanthropy that moves social justice… Read More

The Siragusa Foundation

Posted on February 15, 2019

The Siragusa Foundation’s mission is to help underserved people in the Chicago area help themselves and experience a better quality of life, by funding organizations in five program areas: Arts & Culture, Education, the Environment, Health, and Human Services. The foundation works in partnership with organizations, communities and other philanthropic entities to connect those in need to services, bridge people… Read More

The Stoneman Family Foundation

Posted on February 15, 2019

The Stoneman Foundation once exclusively served education, health, and Jewish causes in Boston, the next generation of Stonemans has expanded to other issues and regions. The foundation does not make itself very accessible to grantseekers, so organizations will have to work through the family’s attorneys. Stoneman awards around $7 million in annual grants. The Stoneman Foundation made the history books… Read More

The Tow Foundation

Posted on February 15, 2019

The Tow Foundation supports nonprofit organizations by funding special projects that help vulnerable populations and individuals to become positive contributors to society for the benefit of themselves and others… Read More

The Nicholson Foundation

Posted on February 15, 2019

The Nicholson Foundation works to address the complex needs of vulnerable populations in New Jersey’s urban areas by encouraging the reform of health and human services delivery systems.  The Foundation acts through partnerships with government, civic intermediaries, and local service providers… Read More

The Noyce Foundation

Posted on February 15, 2019

The Noyce Foundation was created by the Noyce family in 1990 to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Robert N. Noyce, co-founder of Intel and inventor of the integrated circuit which fueled the personal computer revolution and gave Silicon Valley its name… Read More

The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development

Posted on February 15, 2019

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The OECD provides a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek solutions to common problems. We work with governments to understand what drives economic, social and environmental change. We… Read More

The Philanthropic Initiative

Posted on February 15, 2019

The Philanthropic Initiative
The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) is a nonprofit advisory team that designs, carries out and evaluates philanthropic programs for individual donors, families, foundations, and corporations. Since it was founded in 1989, TPI’s goal has been to help clients to invest in their own values, communities and societies for maximum impact. TPI also encourages a positive climate for philanthropy and actively promotes effective giving through… Read More