Foundations Respond to the Economic Crisis - Foundation Center

The Ford Foundation Awards a $750,000 Grant to Center for Housing Policy

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Center for Housing Policy
Location: Washington, DC
ZIP Code: 20006-1301
Recipient URL: www.nhc.org/housing/chp-index/
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, public policy
Grantmaker: The Ford Foundation
Grant Amount: $750,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Duration: 2 years
Description: For Exposure-Response.org, online guide to preventing foreclosures and stabilizing neighborhoods and for policy development, outreach and advocacy on housing, transportation and workforce policy
Types of Support: Electronic media/online services; Research
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economic development; Economically disadvantaged; Electronic communication; Housing/shelter; Housing/shelter, expense aid; Human services, financial counseling
Recipient EIN: 237055367

Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation Awards a $1,000,000 Grant to United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta
Location: Atlanta, GA
ZIP Code: 30303-3026
Recipient URL: www.unitedwayatlanta.org/
Type of Recipient: Federated giving programs
Grantmaker: Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation
Grant Amount: $1,000,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For Critical Needs Campaign
Subjects: Economic crisis; Federated giving programs
Recipient EIN: 580566194

Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation Awards a $1,000,000 Grant to United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Ford Foundation Awards a $598,000 Grant to Bard College

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Bard College, Levy Economics Institute
Location: Annandale on Hudson, NY
ZIP Code: 12504-5000
Recipient URL: www.bard.edu/
Type of Recipient: Higher education, college
Grantmaker: The Ford Foundation
Grant Amount: $598,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Duration: 2 years
Description: To conduct research on nature and dynamics of the current global financial crisis and generate a new global regulatory framework to address it
Type of Support: Research
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economics; Financial services; Higher education, college; International affairs; International economic development; Protestant agencies & churches; Public affairs
Recipient EIN: 141713034

The Cleveland Foundation Awards a $50,000 Grant to Mental Health Advocacy Coalition

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Mental Health Advocacy Coalition
Location: Cleveland, OH
ZIP Code: 44103-3736
Recipient URL: www.mentalhealthadvocacy.org
Type of Recipient: Mental health/crisis services, alliance
Grantmaker: The Cleveland Foundation
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For increased need for advocacy and policy work in response to economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Mental health/crisis services
Recipient EIN: 237084455

The McKnight Foundation Awards a $75,000 Grant to Acorn Housing Corporation

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Acorn Housing Corporation
Location: Saint Paul, MN
ZIP Code: 55114-1723
Recipient URL: www.acorn.org
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, development
Grantmaker: The McKnight Foundation
Grant Amount: $75,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For a project to reduce the number of foreclosures in the Twin Cities through education, direct service and advocacy, and community organizing
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Community development, citizen coalitions; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, development; Housing/shelter, expense aid; Housing/shelter, home owners; Human services, financial counseling
Recipient EIN: 721048321

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $50,000 Grant to Essential Health Clinic

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Essential Health Clinic
Location: Hillsboro, OR
ZIP Code: 97124-3001
Recipient URL: www.co.washington.or.us/essential
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: Meyer Memorial Trust
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For core operations that are threatened by the economic recession for this organization providing health care for low-income and uninsured Oregonians
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers
Recipient EIN: 383672046

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $50,000 Grant to Southwest Community Health Center

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Southwest Community Health Center
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97219-2457
Recipient URL: www.swchc-pdx.org
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: Meyer Memorial Trust
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For core operations that are threatened by the economic recession for this organization providing health care for low-income and uninsured Oregonians
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers
Recipient EIN: 743050497

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $50,000 Grant to NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon Foundation

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon Foundation
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97240-0472
Recipient URL: www.prochoiceoregon.org
Type of Recipient: Civil liberties, reproductive rights; Reproductive health, abortion clinics/services
Grantmaker: Meyer Memorial Trust
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For core operations that are threatened by the economic recession for this organization that works to promote reproductive health and prevent unintended pregnancies
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Civil liberties, reproductive rights; Economic crisis; Reproductive health, abortion clinics/services; Women
Recipient EIN: 930803636

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $50,000 Grant to Birth to Three

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Birth to Three
Location: Eugene, OR
ZIP Code: 97401-7909
Recipient URL: www.birthto3.org
Type of Recipient: Family services, parent education
Grantmaker: Meyer Memorial Trust
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For core operations that are threatened by the economic recession for this organization providing education and support that helps parents of young children to nurture healthy development
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Family services, parent education; Infants/toddlers
Recipient EIN: 930706557

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $50,000 Grant to Kids Intervention and Diagnostic Service Center

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Kids Intervention and Diagnostic Service Center
Location: Bend, OR
ZIP Code: 97701-2242
Recipient URL: www.kidscenter.info
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers; Mental health, clinics
Grantmaker: Meyer Memorial Trust
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For core operations that are threatened by the economic recession for this organization providing assessment and intervention services for children for whom there are concerns of abuse
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Health care, clinics/centers; Mental health, clinics
Recipient EIN: 943169200

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $50,000 Grant to Children First for Oregon

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Children First for Oregon
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97293-0914
Recipient URL: www.cffo.org/
Type of Recipient: Human services, alliance; Children/youth, services
Grantmaker: Meyer Memorial Trust
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For core operations that are threatened by the economic recession
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Children/youth; Children/youth, services; Economic crisis; Human services
Recipient EIN: 943168157

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $50,000 Grant to Albany Community After-School Program

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Albany Community After-School Program
Location: Albany, OR
ZIP Code: 97321-2476
Recipient URL: www.cap.peak.org
Type of Recipient: Children, day care; Education, services
Grantmaker: Meyer Memorial Trust
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For core operations that are threatened by the economic recession for this organization providing quality, affordable child care for school-age children
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Children; Children, day care; Economic crisis; Education, services
Recipient EIN: 930979294

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $50,000 Grant to Childrens Justice Alliance

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Childrens Justice Alliance
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97203-3711
Recipient URL: www.childrensjusticealliance.org/
Type of Recipient: Human services, alliance; Children/youth, services
Grantmaker: Meyer Memorial Trust
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For core operations that are threatened by the economic recession for this organization that works to improve outcomes for children whose parents are involved in the criminal justice system
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Children/youth; Children/youth, services; Economic crisis; Human services; Offenders/ex-offenders
Recipient EIN: 200261975

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $50,000 Grant to Raphael House of Portland

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Raphael House of Portland
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97214-5246
Recipient URL: www.raphaelhouse.com
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Meyer Memorial Trust
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For core operations that are threatened by the economic recession for this organization providing shelter and support to survivors of domestic violence
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 930710963

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $50,000 Grant to Tillamook County Womens Resource Center

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Tillamook County Womens Resource Center
Location: Tillamook, OR
ZIP Code: 97141-0187
Recipient URL: tcwccsafe.org
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence; Crime/violence prevention, sexual abuse
Grantmaker: Meyer Memorial Trust
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For core operations that are threatened by the economic recession for this organization providing shelter and support to survivors of domestic violence
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Crime/violence prevention, sexual abuse; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 930823216

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $50,000 Grant to Womenspace

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Womenspace
Location: Eugene, OR
ZIP Code: 97405-0970
Recipient URL: www.womenspaceinc.org
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Meyer Memorial Trust
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For core operations that are threatened by the economic recession for this organization providing shelter and support to survivors of domestic violence
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 930692905

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $50,000 Grant to Technical Assistance for Community Services

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Technical Assistance for Community Services
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97214-2132
Recipient URL: www.tacs.org
Type of Recipient: Community/economic development, management/technical assistance; Nonprofit management
Grantmaker: Meyer Memorial Trust
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For core operations that are threatened by the economic recession for this organization that helps strengthen nonprofit organizations
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Community/economic development; Economic crisis; Nonprofit management
Recipient EIN: 930685385

Kansas Health Foundation Awards a $25,000 Grant to American Red Cross

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: American Red Cross, Wyandotte County Chapter
Location: Kansas City, KS
ZIP Code: 66102
Recipient URL: www.kck.redcross.org
Type of Recipient: American Red Cross
Grantmaker: Kansas Health Foundation
Grant Amount: $25,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For A Prepared Downtown project, to train people living and working in Kansas City's downtown area in CPR and basic community health education, in cooperation with the YWCA and Civic Leadership Training Council, to encourage revitalization of small businesses and neighborhoods in urban area of Kansas City
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: American Red Cross; Economic crisis; Public health; Safety, first aid training; Urban/community development

Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Awards a $25,000 Grant to Kids in Distressed Situations

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Kids in Distressed Situations
Location: New York, NY
ZIP Code: 10120-1133
Recipient URL: www.kidsdonations.org/
Type of Recipient: Children/youth, services
Grantmaker: Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Grant Amount: $25,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To continue statewide distribution of new clothing, school supplies, books, and other items to needy children in West Virginia, in collaboration with Mountaineer Food Bank
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Children/youth, services; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 133300271

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $300,000 Grant to Rhode Island Free Clinic

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Rhode Island Free Clinic
Location: Providence, RI
ZIP Code: 02907-1444
Recipient URL: www.rifreeclinic.org/
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $300,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers
Recipient EIN: 050501276

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $300,000 Grant to Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
ZIP Code: 93101-8424
Recipient URL: www.sbclinics.com/index.html
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $300,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers
Recipient EIN: 770496382

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $300,000 Grant to Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland
Location: Cleveland, OH
ZIP Code: 44106-4310
Recipient URL: www.thefreeclinic.org/
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $300,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers
Recipient EIN: 237078501

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $275,000 Grant to Santa Cruz Womens Health Center

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Santa Cruz Womens Health Center
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
ZIP Code: 95060-3813
Recipient URL: www.scwomenshealth.org/
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $275,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Children/youth; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers; Women
Recipient EIN: 237428303

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to Sisters of Saint Francis Health Services

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Sisters of Saint Francis Health Services
Location: Hammond, IN
ZIP Code: 46320-1999
Recipient URL: www.smmhc.com/
Type of Recipient: Medical care, community health systems
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for Catherine McAuley Clinic. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Catholic agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers; Medical care, community health systems
Recipient EIN: 351330472

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to Volunteers in Medicine Clinic

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Volunteers in Medicine Clinic
Location: Hilton Head Island, SC
ZIP Code: 29926-3764
Recipient URL: www.vimclinic.org
Type of Recipient: Health care, volunteer services; Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care; Health care, clinics/centers
Recipient EIN: 570959206

The Blandin Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to Second Harvest North Central Food Bank

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Second Harvest North Central Food Bank
Location: Grand Rapids, MN
ZIP Code: 55744-5130
Type of Recipient: Food banks
Grantmaker: The Blandin Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For sustaining contribution for Food Bank operations in Itasca County
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food banks
Recipient EIN: 411782776

The James Irvine Foundation Awards a $85,000 Grant to Nonprofit Finance Fund

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Nonprofit Finance Fund
Location: New York, NY
ZIP Code: 10018-8031
Recipient URL: www.nonprofitfinancefund.org/
Type of Recipient: Nonprofit management; Financial services
Grantmaker: The James Irvine Foundation
Grant Amount: $85,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For customized technical assistance for Arts Regional Initiative grantees that have been financially impacted by the economic recession
Types of Support: Program development; Technical assistance
Subjects: Arts; Arts, multipurpose centers/programs; Economic crisis; Financial services; Nonprofit management
Recipient EIN: 133238657

The Blandin Foundation Awards a $50,000 Grant to GRACE House

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: GRACE House
Location: Grand Rapids, MN
ZIP Code: 55744-0247
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, homeless; Homeless, human services
Grantmaker: The Blandin Foundation
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For operating support of the shelter and day center services in Itasca County
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Homeless; Homeless, human services; Housing/shelter, homeless; Protestant agencies & churches

The Oregon Community Foundation Awards a $50,000 Grant to Technical Assistance for Community Services

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Technical Assistance for Community Services
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97214-2132
Recipient URL: www.tacs.org
Type of Recipient: Community/economic development, management/technical assistance; Nonprofit management
Grantmaker: The Oregon Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For bridge funding as TACS implements new organizational structure to strengthen services for nonprofit sector
Type of Support: Emergency funds
Subjects: Community/economic development; Economic crisis; Nonprofit management
Recipient EIN: 930685385

The Oregon Community Foundation Awards a $35,000 Grant to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Boys and Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley
Location: Grants Pass, OR
ZIP Code: 97526-3022
Recipient URL: www.bgcrv.com/index.html
Type of Recipient: Boys & girls clubs
Grantmaker: The Oregon Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $35,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For bridge grant to provide continued programming to participating youth, with $10,000 contingent on securing local matching gifts
Types of Support: Emergency funds; Program development
Subjects: Boys; Boys & girls clubs; Economic crisis; Girls
Recipient EIN: 930588108

The Oregon Community Foundation Awards a $25,000 Grant to Bradley-Angle House

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Bradley-Angle House
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97293-0694
Recipient URL: www.bradleyangle.org/
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: The Oregon Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $25,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For bridge funding to meet rising demands for residential and community-based domestic violence services
Type of Support: Emergency funds
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 510188664

The Oregon Community Foundation Awards a $15,000 Grant to Portland YouthBuilders

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Portland YouthBuilders
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97266-2723
Recipient URL: www.pybpdx.org
Type of Recipient: Youth development, services; Employment, training
Grantmaker: The Oregon Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $15,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To hire staff advocate for Transitions to Independence program to meet increased demand for services during recession
Type of Support: Faculty/staff development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Employment, training; Minorities; Youth; Youth development, services
Recipient EIN: 943123483

Boston Scientific Foundation, Inc. Awards a $10,000 Grant to People Responding in Social Ministry

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: People Responding in Social Ministry
Location: Minneapolis, MN
ZIP Code: 55426-1704
Recipient URL: www.prismmpls.com
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: Boston Scientific Foundation, Inc.
Grant Amount: $10,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For emergency food shelf which provides a 10-15 day supply of emergency food for families in food shelf service area, along with one-on-one case work and support
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food services; Human services; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 411442049

The Blandin Foundation Awards a $5,000 Grant to Action Through Churches Together

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Action Through Churches Together
Location: Grand Rapids, MN
ZIP Code: 55744-0247
Recipient URL: www.actchurches.org/index.html
Type of Recipient: Community development, citizen coalitions; Civil/human rights, advocacy
Grantmaker: The Blandin Foundation
Grant Amount: $5,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For the Itasca Community Connect event, a one-stop-shop where individuals and families can receive information and services available in Itasca County related to homelessness
Types of Support: Program development; Program evaluation; Research
Subjects: Civil/human rights, advocacy; Community development, citizen coalitions; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Homeless; Homeless, human services; Human services
Recipient EIN: 411598730

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $300,000 Grant to Mercy Primary Care Center

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Mercy Primary Care Center
Location: Detroit, MI
ZIP Code: 48213-3812
Recipient URL: www.mercyprimarycare.org/
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $300,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Catholic agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $250,000 Grant to Cherry Street Health Services

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Cherry Street Health Services
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49503-4748
Recipient URL: www.cherryhealth.com
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $250,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To establish a fully integrated health care facility, providing both physical and behavioral health care services. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Seed money
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers; Mental health, treatment; Minorities
Recipient EIN: 382853534

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $220,000 Grant to Mobile Medical Care

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Mobile Medical Care
Location: Bethesda, MD
ZIP Code: 20814-1620
Recipient URL: www.mobilemedicalcare.org/
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $220,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers; Homeless
Recipient EIN: 237022588

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $200,000 Grant to Community Rebuilders

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Community Rebuilders
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49506-1597
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, development
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $200,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To provide direct financial assistance to households that are at high risk for an immediate episode of homelessness. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Homeless; Housing/shelter, development; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 383094108

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $160,220 Grant to ACCESS of West Michigan

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: ACCESS of West Michigan
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49504
Recipient URL: www.accessofwestmichigan.org
Type of Recipient: Human services, emergency aid; Food services
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $160,220
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To ensure an ongoing stable food delivery system in Kent County. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Christian agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food services; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 383195190

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $146,000 Grant to Kent, County of

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Kent, County of, Department of Human Resources
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49503
Recipient URL: www.accesskent.com/
Type of Recipient: Public affairs, government agencies
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $146,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To advance system-wide efforts of the Food Subcommittee through education, research, and expanded management and administrative support, including development of food distribution enhancement initiatives. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Types of Support: Program development; Research
Subjects: Agriculture/food; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food services; Government, local; Public affairs, government agencies

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $145,200 Grant to Community Rebuilders

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Community Rebuilders
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49506-1597
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, development
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $145,200
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To provide two Housing Resource Specialists to deliver homeless prevention and/or rapid rehousing assistance for persons who are facing eviction and/or homelessness. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Technical assistance
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Homeless; Housing/shelter, development
Recipient EIN: 383094108

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to Flat River Outreach Ministries

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Flat River Outreach Ministries
Location: Lowell, MI
ZIP Code: 49331-9609
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For building improvements and emergency services funding. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Human services; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 383402457

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $87,500 Grant to Salvation Army of Grand Rapids

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Salvation Army of Grand Rapids
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49503
Recipient URL: www.usc.salvationarmy.org/grandrapids
Type of Recipient: Salvation Army
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $87,500
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To promote homeless prevention and early intervention efforts by providing adequate staff support along with short-term housing support funds at the Housing Assessment Program (HAP) in order to appropriately respond to the growing number of households who are facing a housing crisis in the greater Grand Rapids area. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, development; Human services, emergency aid; Protestant agencies & churches; Salvation Army

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $85,500 Grant to United Way, Heart of West Michigan

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: United Way, Heart of West Michigan
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49503-4106
Recipient URL: www.unitedwaycares.com/
Type of Recipient: Federated giving programs
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $85,500
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To engage experienced adults in ending homelessness in Grand Rapids. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Federated giving programs
Recipient EIN: 381360923

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $75,000 Grant to Brown-Hutcherson Ministries

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Brown-Hutcherson Ministries
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49503-5218
Type of Recipient: Christian agencies & churches
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $75,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For summer internship employment program for youth in Greater Grand Rapids ranging in ages 14 through 18. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Internship funds
Subjects: Christian agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Employment, services; Youth; Youth development, business
Recipient EIN: 383278283

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $75,000 Grant to Grand Valley State University

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Grand Valley State University
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49503-3314
Recipient URL: www.gvsu.edu/
Type of Recipient: Higher education, university
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $75,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To provide an opportunity for dislocated workers and others to obtain the knowledge and entrepreneurial skills needed to launch a successful small business. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Community development, small businesses; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Government, state; Higher education, university
Recipient EIN: 381684280

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $75,000 Grant to Senior Meals Program

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Senior Meals Program
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49503-1378
Type of Recipient: Food services
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $75,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To support the home-delivered meal program for homebound, low-income seniors, which is experiencing increasing demand. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Aging; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food services
Recipient EIN: 382535537

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $61,680 Grant to Habitat for Humanity of Kent County

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Habitat for Humanity of Kent County
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49503-4925
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, development; Housing/shelter, volunteer services
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $61,680
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To engage experienced adults in ending homelessness in Grand Rapids. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Christian agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter; Housing/shelter, development
Recipient EIN: 382527968

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $52,400 Grant to Fair Housing Center of West Michigan

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Fair Housing Center of West Michigan
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49507-1732
Recipient URL: www.fhcwm.org/
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, equal rights
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $52,400
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To conduct work to connect residents with community resources and advocate for change to stop foreclosures in Kent County. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter; Housing/shelter, expense aid; Housing/shelter, home owners; Human services, financial counseling; Minorities
Recipient EIN: 382373591

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $50,000 Grant to Fair Housing Center of West Michigan

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Fair Housing Center of West Michigan
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49507-1732
Recipient URL: www.fhcwm.org/
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, equal rights
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To hire a Community Foreclosure Coordinator to increase awareness of services available to homeowners facing foreclosure. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Faculty/staff development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter; Housing/shelter, expense aid; Housing/shelter, owner/renter issues; Human services, financial counseling; Minorities
Recipient EIN: 382373591

The Oregon Community Foundation Awards a $50,000 Grant to Metropolitan Family Service

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Metropolitan Family Service
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97214-2727
Recipient URL: www.metfamily.org/
Type of Recipient: Family services
Grantmaker: The Oregon Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For bridge funding while long-term funding is sought
Type of Support: Emergency funds
Subjects: Economic crisis; Family services
Recipient EIN: 930397825

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $49,648 Grant to Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49503
Recipient URL: www.graceoffice.org
Type of Recipient: Human services; Christian agencies & churches
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $49,648
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To engage older adults in ending homelessness in Grand Rapids. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Christian agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Human services
Recipient EIN: 381568360

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $46,000 Grant to United Way, Heart of West Michigan

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: United Way, Heart of West Michigan
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49503-4106
Recipient URL: www.unitedwaycares.com/
Type of Recipient: Federated giving programs
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $46,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To increase the capacity of United Way's 2-1-1 to provide timely response to information and referral inquiries and to record and provide data about the nature of requests and unmet needs. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Federated giving programs
Recipient EIN: 381360923

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $41,071 Grant to Salvation Army of Grand Rapids

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Salvation Army of Grand Rapids
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49503
Recipient URL: www.usc.salvationarmy.org/grandrapids
Type of Recipient: Salvation Army
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $41,071
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To support the activities of The Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness (Coalition), operating as the Housing Sub-Committee of the Essential Needs Task Force. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Protestant agencies & churches; Salvation Army

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $40,541 Grant to Salvation Army of Grand Rapids

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Salvation Army of Grand Rapids
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49503
Recipient URL: www.usc.salvationarmy.org/grandrapids
Type of Recipient: Salvation Army
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $40,541
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To engage in systems change through 1) facilitating a regional systems planning process for affordable housing as Phase II of Vision implementation, and 2) to execute a HAP-DHS Pilot Partnership that more effectively utilizes mainstream resources to resolve housing crises that occur. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, development; Protestant agencies & churches; Salvation Army

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $40,000 Grant to Flat River Outreach Ministries

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Flat River Outreach Ministries
Location: Lowell, MI
ZIP Code: 49331-9609
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $40,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To address the present and growing crisis as families in the Lowell area seek to meet the rising costs of housing related needs i.e. heating, rent, and emergency housing issues. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Human services; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 383402457

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $40,000 Grant to Flat River Outreach Ministries

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Flat River Outreach Ministries
Location: Lowell, MI
ZIP Code: 49331-9609
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $40,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To meet the critical needs of the residents of the greater Lowell area. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Human services; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 383402457

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $31,412 Grant to Home Repair Services of Kent County

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Home Repair Services of Kent County
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49507-1024
Recipient URL: homerepairservices.org
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, repairs
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $31,412
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To improve the capacity of the Home Repair Services Foreclosure Intervention Program by carrying it through a period of short staffing, and by providing three technical improvements that will either save significant amounts of time or maintain essential credentials. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Management development/capacity building
Subjects: Aging; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, expense aid; Housing/shelter, home owners; Housing/shelter, repairs; Human services, financial counseling
Recipient EIN: 382263817

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $27,000 Grant to Urban League, Grand Rapids

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Urban League, Grand Rapids
Location: Troy, MI
ZIP Code: 48084-4907
Type of Recipient: Urban League
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $27,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To enable households facing eviction or foreclosure to remain housed, and homeless households to secure housing by providing financial assistance coupled with housing counseling. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: African Americans/Blacks; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, expense aid; Housing/shelter, home owners; Human services, financial counseling; Urban League
Recipient EIN: 381359259

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $26,975 Grant to Urban League, Grand Rapids

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Urban League, Grand Rapids
Location: Troy, MI
ZIP Code: 48084-4907
Type of Recipient: Urban League
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $26,975
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To expand a current half-time Housing Counselor position to full-time to address the increase in clients from the Housing Assessment Program and from the dramatic increase of financial assistance funds expected under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (federal stimulus plan). Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Faculty/staff development
Subjects: African Americans/Blacks; Economic crisis; Urban League
Recipient EIN: 381359259

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $25,000 Grant to Kids Food Basket

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Kids Food Basket
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49504-6043
Recipient URL: www.kidsfoodbasket.org
Type of Recipient: Food services
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $25,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To supplement the current sack supper by providing a fruit juice drink, fresh fruit (banana or apple) and fresh vegetable (carrots or snap peas) in every sack supper taken home by 1,714 children during the school year and 1,500 during the summer park program/school season. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food services
Recipient EIN: 043760991

The Oregon Community Foundation Awards a $25,000 Grant to NeighborImpact

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: NeighborImpact
Location: Redmond, OR
ZIP Code: 97756-7133
Recipient URL: www.neighborimpact.org
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: The Oregon Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $25,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For bridge funding to meet significant increase in demand for food bank services
Type of Support: Emergency funds
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food banks; Human services
Recipient EIN: 930884929

The Oregon Community Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97214-1437
Recipient URL: www.girlsincnworegon.org
Type of Recipient: Girls clubs
Grantmaker: The Oregon Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For bridge funding to support school-based programs for at-risk girls, restricted to staff salaries and direct mentoring expenses
Types of Support: Emergency funds; Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Elementary/secondary education; Girls; Girls clubs
Recipient EIN: 542073930

The Oregon Community Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Jewish Family and Child Service

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Jewish Family and Child Service
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97205-2214
Recipient URL: www.jfcs-portland.org
Type of Recipient: Family services; Children/youth, services
Grantmaker: The Oregon Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To meet increased demands for service through Safety Net Services Program
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Children/youth, services; Economic crisis; Family services; Jewish agencies & synagogues
Recipient EIN: 930386851

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $18,700 Grant to United Church Outreach Ministry

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: United Church Outreach Ministry
Location: Wyoming, MI
ZIP Code: 49509-1007
Recipient URL: www.ucomgr.org/?Page=Home
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $18,700
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To establish a sounder infrastructure to our building to provide a safer and cost-effective location for our services and to purchase food and personal care items for key pantry and support pantries. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Types of Support: Building/renovation; Equipment
Subjects: Christian agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food services; Human services
Recipient EIN: 382640284

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $16,500 Grant to Rockford Community Service Center

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Rockford Community Service Center
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Type of Recipient: Neighborhood centers
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $16,500
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To increase the capacity of 5 support pantries to provide services for the increasing number of referrals they are receiving from North Kent Service Center weekly. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food services; Neighborhood centers

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $15,000 Grant to Degage Ministries

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Degage Ministries
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49503-4216
Recipient URL: www.degageministries.org/
Type of Recipient: Neighborhood centers
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $15,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To provide financial assistance to Heartside residents for basic human needs for which there are limited health or human service programs available. This grant is submitted on behalf of all Heartside agencies that utilize the United Way 2-1-1 Fund. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Christian agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Homeless; Human services, emergency aid; Neighborhood centers
Recipient EIN: 381912094

The Oregon Community Foundation Awards a $15,000 Grant to Children First for Oregon

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Children First for Oregon
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97293-0914
Recipient URL: www.cffo.org/
Type of Recipient: Human services, alliance; Children/youth, services
Grantmaker: The Oregon Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $15,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For bridge funding to help meet 30 percent drop in projected revenue for the year
Type of Support: Emergency funds
Subjects: Children/youth; Children/youth, services; Economic crisis; Human services
Recipient EIN: 943168157

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $12,400 Grant to Family Network

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Family Network
Location: Wyoming, MI
ZIP Code: 49519
Recipient URL: familynetworkwyoming.org
Type of Recipient: Human services, emergency aid; Food services
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $12,400
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To continue to provide safe and nutritious food while meeting the ever increasing demand by adding staff hours, purchasing warehousing equipment, and provide more education opportunities to individuals and families in the areas of eating healthier, better nutrition and basic food preparation. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Types of Support: Equipment; Program development
Subjects: Christian agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food services; Human services, emergency aid; Nutrition; Public health

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $10,000 Grant to Lighthouse Communities

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Lighthouse Communities
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49507-1713
Recipient URL: www.lighthousecommunities.org/
Type of Recipient: Community/economic development, management/technical assistance; Housing/shelter, development
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $10,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To support the ENTF collaborative structure by expanding prevention/intervention efforts to help meet the demand for foreclosure prevention and housing counseling in our neighborhoods. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Community/economic development; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, development; Housing/shelter, expense aid; Housing/shelter, home owners; Human services, financial counseling
Recipient EIN: 383537915

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $10,000 Grant to Flat River Outreach Ministries

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Flat River Outreach Ministries
Location: Lowell, MI
ZIP Code: 49331-9609
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $10,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To renovate FROM's Client-Choice Food Pantry space, including adding more refrigerator and freezer space, to accommodate a 35% increase in usage over last year's average, and to make the space handicap accessible, safe, sanitary and energy efficient. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Building/renovation
Subjects: Disabilities, people with; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Human services
Recipient EIN: 383402457

The Oregon Community Foundation Awards a $10,000 Grant to Junior Achievement, Columbia Empire

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Junior Achievement, Columbia Empire
Location: Klamath Falls, OR
ZIP Code: 97603-5104
Recipient URL: portland.ja.org/
Type of Recipient: Youth development, business
Grantmaker: The Oregon Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $10,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For year one of two years' potential support for bridge funding to sustain current programs
Type of Support: Emergency funds
Subjects: Economic crisis; Youth; Youth development, business
Recipient EIN: 930384007

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $4,602 Grant to ACCESS of West Michigan

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: ACCESS of West Michigan
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49504
Recipient URL: www.accessofwestmichigan.org
Type of Recipient: Human services, emergency aid; Food services
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $4,602
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To enroll newly unemployed households into the Food Assistance Program. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Christian agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food services; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 383195190

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $4,200 Grant to United Church Outreach Ministry

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: United Church Outreach Ministry
Location: Wyoming, MI
ZIP Code: 49509-1007
Recipient URL: www.ucomgr.org/?Page=Home
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $4,200
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To purchase fresh produce and non-perishable food items at Second Harvest Gleaners (16 cents per pound) and meat (20 to 30 cents per pound) and to purchase gas cards and bus tickets for those in need of transportation. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Equipment
Subjects: Christian agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food services; Human services; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 382640284

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $3,300 Grant to ACCESS of West Michigan

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: ACCESS of West Michigan
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49504
Recipient URL: www.accessofwestmichigan.org
Type of Recipient: Human services, emergency aid; Food services
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $3,300
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To enroll newly unemployed households into the Food Assistance Program. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Christian agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food services; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 383195190

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $3,203 Grant to Catholic Charities West Michigan

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Catholic Charities West Michigan
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49503-4304
Recipient URL: ccwestmi.org/
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $3,203
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To provide mobility challenged, low-income housing residents adequate door to door transportation to Meijer, to ensure affordable food, clothing and personal needs purchases. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Catholic agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Human services; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 383012473

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Awards a $2,500 Grant to South End Community Outreach Ministries

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: South End Community Outreach Ministries
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
ZIP Code: 49507-1612
Recipient URL: www.secomministries.org/
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $2,500
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To improve the efficiency of food transportation and comply with possible regulatory issues. Grant made through Essential Needs Task Force Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Agriculture/food; Christian agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food services; Human services
Recipient EIN: 383038706

Foundation For The Carolinas Awards a $377,375 Grant to Crisis Assistance Ministry

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Crisis Assistance Ministry
Location: Charlotte, NC
ZIP Code: 28206-2913
Recipient URL: www.crisisassistance.org/
Type of Recipient: Human services, emergency aid
Grantmaker: Foundation For The Carolinas
Grant Amount: $377,375
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For additional case worker as well as direct financial aid to families in need of help with rent and utility payments. Grant made through Critical Need Response Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Christian agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, expense aid; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 561416719

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $300,000 Grant to Bread for the City

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Bread for the City
Location: Washington, DC
ZIP Code: 20001-3201
Recipient URL: www.breadforthecity.org/
Type of Recipient: Human services; Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $300,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers; Human services
Recipient EIN: 521138207

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $300,000 Grant to Community Health-in-Partnership Services

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Community Health-in-Partnership Services
Location: Saint Louis, MO
ZIP Code: 63106-1018
Recipient URL: www.chipsstl.org/
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $300,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For general operating support for work in Illinois. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers
Recipient EIN: 431589851

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $300,000 Grant to Davidson Medical Ministries Clinic

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Davidson Medical Ministries Clinic
Location: Lexington, NC
ZIP Code: 27292-3548
Recipient URL: www.davidsonmedicalministries.org/
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $300,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers
Recipient EIN: 561746266

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $300,000 Grant to Hope Medical Clinic

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Hope Medical Clinic
Location: Ypsilanti, MI
ZIP Code: 48197-5358
Recipient URL: www.thehopeclinic.org/
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $300,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Christian agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers
Recipient EIN: 382469007

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $290,000 Grant to Goodwin Community Health Center

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Goodwin Community Health Center, Coastal Medical Access Project
Location: Brunswick, GA
ZIP Code: 31520-7900
Recipient URL: www.cmapga.org/
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $290,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers
Recipient EIN: 010576945

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $200,000 Grant to Caridad Center

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Caridad Center
Location: Boynton Beach, FL
ZIP Code: 33472-4415
Recipient URL: www.caridad.org/
Type of Recipient: Minorities/immigrants, centers/services; Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $200,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers; Migrant workers; Minorities/immigrants, centers/services
Recipient EIN: 650149423

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $196,000 Grant to Laguna Beach Community Clinic

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Laguna Beach Community Clinic
Location: Laguna Beach, CA
ZIP Code: 92651-2307
Recipient URL: www.lbclinic.org/
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $196,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers
Recipient EIN: 952637633

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to Columbus Medical Association Physicians Free Clinic

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Columbus Medical Association Physicians Free Clinic
Location: Columbus, OH
ZIP Code: 43215-5331
Recipient URL: www.goodhealthcolumbus.org/pfc
Type of Recipient: Medical care, outpatient care
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers; Medical care, outpatient care
Recipient EIN: 311373719

Foundation For The Carolinas Awards a $100,000 Grant to Salvation Army of Charlotte

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Salvation Army of Charlotte
Location: Charlotte, NC
ZIP Code: 28217-1525
Recipient URL: www.salvationarmycharlotte.org/
Type of Recipient: Salvation Army
Grantmaker: Foundation For The Carolinas
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To provide shelter for women and children. Grant made through Critical Need Response Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, temporary shelter; Protestant agencies & churches; Salvation Army; Women

Foundation For The Carolinas Awards a $100,000 Grant to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
Location: Charlotte, NC
ZIP Code: 28206-3235
Recipient URL: www.secondharvestcharlotte.org
Type of Recipient: Food banks
Grantmaker: Foundation For The Carolinas
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For increased food distribution. Grant made through Critical Need Response Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food banks
Recipient EIN: 561352593

Foundation For The Carolinas Awards a $50,000 Grant to Hope Haven

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Hope Haven
Location: Charlotte, NC
ZIP Code: 28206-2060
Type of Recipient: Mental health, transitional care; Substance abuse, treatment
Grantmaker: Foundation For The Carolinas
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To continue providing services to residents recovering from substance abuse issues. Grant made through Critical Need Response Fund
Type of Support: Emergency funds
Subjects: Economic crisis; Mental health, transitional care; Substance abuse, treatment; Substance abusers
Recipient EIN: 581314284

Foundation For The Carolinas Awards a $45,475 Grant to Love INC of Mecklenburg County

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Love INC of Mecklenburg County
Location: Charlotte, NC
ZIP Code: 28218-0517
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: Foundation For The Carolinas
Grant Amount: $45,475
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For home heaters, furnace repairs and weatherization. Grant made through Critical Need Response Fund
Type of Support: Equipment
Subjects: Christian agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Human services; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 561741006

Foundation For The Carolinas Awards a $42,500 Grant to A Childs Place

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: A Childs Place
Location: Charlotte, NC
ZIP Code: 28233-3302
Recipient URL: www.achildsplace.org
Type of Recipient: Children, services; Elementary school/education
Grantmaker: Foundation For The Carolinas
Grant Amount: $42,500
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For student and family services. Grant made through Critical Need Response Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children; Children, services; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Elementary school/education; Family services; Homeless
Recipient EIN: 581911741

Foundation For The Carolinas Awards a $19,813 Grant to Ada Jenkins Families and Careers Development Center

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Ada Jenkins Families and Careers Development Center
Location: Davidson, NC
ZIP Code: 28036-1842
Type of Recipient: Family services; Employment, services
Grantmaker: Foundation For The Carolinas
Grant Amount: $19,813
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For emergency financial assistance for families in need. Grant made through Critical Need Response Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Employment, services; Family services; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 561927067

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $300,000 Grant to Anderson Valley Health Center

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Anderson Valley Health Center
Location: Boonville, CA
ZIP Code: 95415-0338
Recipient URL: www.avhc.org/
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers; Health care, rural areas
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $300,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers; Health care, rural areas
Recipient EIN: 942347424

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $300,000 Grant to Asian American Health Coalition

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Asian American Health Coalition, HOPE Clinic
Location: Houston, TX
ZIP Code: 77036-5139
Recipient URL: www.asianhealthhouston.org/
Type of Recipient: Health care, equal rights; Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $300,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Asians/Pacific Islanders; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care; Health care, clinics/centers; Immigrants/refugees
Recipient EIN: 311756818

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $300,000 Grant to Baker County Health Department

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Baker County Health Department
Location: MacClenny, FL
ZIP Code: 32063-2664
Recipient URL: bakercountyhealth.org/Index.html
Type of Recipient: Health care, government agencies
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $300,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Government, local; Health care; Health care, clinics/centers

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $166,000 Grant to American Indian Healing Center

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: American Indian Healing Center
Location: Whittier, CA
ZIP Code: 90602-1005
Recipient URL: www.aihchealer.com/
Type of Recipient: Health care, clinics/centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $166,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support. Grant made as part of Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, national grant program developed in direct response to rapid increase in number of people losing their jobs and health insurance as a result of the economic crisis. Grants will be provided to build operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public-health clinics and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Health care, clinics/centers; Native Americans/American Indians
Recipient EIN: 954835249

Richard King Mellon Foundation Awards a $25,000 Grant to Robert Morris University

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Robert Morris University
Location: Moon Township, PA
ZIP Code: 15108-1189
Recipient URL: www.rmu.edu/
Type of Recipient: Higher education, university; Business school/education
Grantmaker: Richard King Mellon Foundation
Grant Amount: $25,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To complete a study on the impact of the economic crisis on nonprofit organizations
Type of Support: Research
Subjects: Business school/education; Economic crisis; Economic development; Higher education, university; Nonprofit management
Recipient EIN: 251120678

The Kresge Foundation Awards $500,000 Program-related Investment to Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation
Location: Brooklyn, NY
ZIP Code: 11216-2635
Recipient URL: www.restorationplaza.org/bd/
Type of Recipient: Urban/community development
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $500,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 3 years
Description: Zero-interest bridge loan for Community Relief Fund Initiative in response to the economic crisis and impact it is having on front-line human service organizations
Types of Support: Interim financing; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: African Americans/Blacks; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Urban/community development
Recipient EIN: 116083182

The Kresge Foundation Awards $500,000 Program-related Investment to Chicanos Por La Causa

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Chicanos Por La Causa
Location: Phoenix, AZ
ZIP Code: 85034-4043
Recipient URL: www.cplc.org/
Type of Recipient: Civil/human rights, minorities; Community development, neighborhood development
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $500,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 3 years
Description: Zero-interest bridge loan for Community Relief Fund Initiative in response to the economic crisis and impact it is having on front-line human service organizations
Types of Support: Interim financing; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Civil/human rights, minorities; Community development, neighborhood development; Economic crisis; Hispanics/Latinos
Recipient EIN: 860227210

The Kresge Foundation Awards $500,000 Program-related Investment to Harvest Hope Food Bank

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Harvest Hope Food Bank
Location: Columbia, SC
ZIP Code: 29201-5162
Recipient URL: www.harvesthope.org/
Type of Recipient: Food banks
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $500,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 3 years
Description: Zero-interest bridge loan for Community Relief Fund Initiative in response to the economic crisis and impact it is having on front-line human service organizations
Types of Support: Interim financing; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food banks
Recipient EIN: 570725560

The Kresge Foundation Awards $500,000 Program-related Investment to Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks
Location: Columbus, OH
ZIP Code: 43215-3007
Recipient URL: www.oashf.org/
Type of Recipient: Agriculture/food, association; Food banks
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $500,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 3 years
Description: Zero-interest bridge loan for Community Relief Fund Initiative in response to the economic crisis and impact it is having on front-line human service organizations
Types of Support: Interim financing; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Agriculture/food; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food banks
Recipient EIN: 341677838

The Kresge Foundation Awards $500,000 Program-related Investment to PathWays PA

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: PathWays PA
Location: Holmes, PA
ZIP Code: 19043-1216
Recipient URL: www.pathwayspa.org/
Type of Recipient: Family services; Women, centers/services
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $500,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 3 years
Description: Zero-interest bridge loan for Community Relief Fund Initiative in response to the economic crisis and impact it is having on front-line human service organizations
Types of Support: Interim financing; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Children/youth; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Family services; Single parents; Women; Women, centers/services
Recipient EIN: 232001837

The Kresge Foundation Awards $400,000 Program-related Investment to East End Cooperative Ministry

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: East End Cooperative Ministry
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
ZIP Code: 15206-3026
Recipient URL: www.eecm.org/
Type of Recipient: Neighborhood centers
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $400,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 3 years
Description: Zero-interest bridge loan for Community Relief Fund Initiative in response to the economic crisis and impact it is having on front-line human service organizations
Types of Support: Interim financing; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Economic crisis; Neighborhood centers
Recipient EIN: 231722988

The Kresge Foundation Awards $400,000 Program-related Investment to Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse
Location: Tucson, AZ
ZIP Code: 85716-3426
Recipient URL: www.emergecenter.org/
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $400,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 3 years
Description: Zero-interest bridge loan for Community Relief Fund Initiative in response to the economic crisis and impact it is having on front-line human service organizations
Types of Support: Interim financing; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 860312162

The Kresge Foundation Awards $350,000 Program-related Investment to Project for Pride in Living

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Project for Pride in Living
Location: Minneapolis, MN
ZIP Code: 55404-2920
Recipient URL: www.ppl-inc.org/
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, development; Human services
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $350,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 3 years
Description: Zero-interest bridge loan for Community Relief Fund Initiative in response to the economic crisis and impact it is having on front-line human service organizations
Types of Support: Interim financing; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, development; Human services
Recipient EIN: 237232208

The Kresge Foundation Awards $300,000 Program-related Investment to Community Assistance Programs

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Community Assistance Programs
Location: Chicago, IL
ZIP Code: 60628-5248
Recipient URL: www.capsinc.org/
Type of Recipient: Employment, services
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $300,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 3 years
Description: Zero-interest bridge loan for Community Relief Fund Initiative in response to the economic crisis and impact it is having on front-line human service organizations
Types of Support: Interim financing; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Employment, services
Recipient EIN: 364316936

The Kresge Foundation Awards $300,000 Program-related Investment to Julian Center

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Julian Center
Location: Indianapolis, IN
ZIP Code: 46202-1305
Recipient URL: www.juliancenter.org/
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $300,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 3 years
Description: Zero-interest bridge loan for Community Relief Fund Initiative in response to the economic crisis and impact it is having on front-line human service organizations
Types of Support: Interim financing; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 351346514

The Kresge Foundation Awards $250,000 Program-related Investment to Calcutta House

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Calcutta House
Location: Philadelphia, PA
ZIP Code: 19130-1614
Recipient URL: www.calcuttahouse.org
Type of Recipient: Residential/custodial care, hospices
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $250,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 4 years
Description: Zero-interest bridge loan for Community Relief Fund Initiative in response to the economic crisis and impact it is having on front-line human service organizations
Types of Support: Interim financing; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: AIDS, people with; Economic crisis; Residential/custodial care, hospices; Terminal illness, people with
Recipient EIN: 232532463

The Kresge Foundation Awards $250,000 Program-related Investment to Help for Abused Women and Their Children

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Help for Abused Women and Their Children, Healing Abuse Working for Change
Location: Salem, MA
ZIP Code: 01970-7309
Recipient URL: www.helpabusedwomen.org/
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $250,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 3 years
Description: Zero-interest bridge loan for Community Relief Fund Initiative in response to the economic crisis and impact it is having on front-line human service organizations
Types of Support: Interim financing; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 042655367

The Kresge Foundation Awards $250,000 Program-related Investment to House of Ruth

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: House of Ruth
Location: Pomona, CA
ZIP Code: 91768-3108
Recipient URL: www.houseofruthinc.org/
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence; Homeless, human services
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $250,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 3 years
Description: Zero-interest bridge loan for Community Relief Fund Initiative in response to the economic crisis and impact it is having on front-line human service organizations
Types of Support: Interim financing; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Homeless; Homeless, human services; Women
Recipient EIN: 953276033

The Kresge Foundation Awards $250,000 Program-related Investment to Virginia Supportive Housing

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Virginia Supportive Housing
Location: Richmond, VA
ZIP Code: 23230-4911
Recipient URL: www.virginiasupportivehousing.org/
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, development; Independent living, disability
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $250,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 3 years
Description: Zero-interest bridge loan for Community Relief Fund Initiative in response to the economic crisis and impact it is having on front-line human service organizations
Types of Support: Interim financing; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Disabilities, people with; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Homeless; Housing/shelter, development; Independent living, disability
Recipient EIN: 541444564

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Awards a $200,000 Grant to Salvation Army Flint

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Salvation Army Flint, Genesee County Command
Location: Flint, MI
ZIP Code: 48502-1393
Recipient URL: www.flintcitadel.org/
Type of Recipient: Salvation Army
Grantmaker: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Grant Amount: $200,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To expand rent and utility assistance program to meet growing needs
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, expense aid; Human services, emergency aid; Protestant agencies & churches; Salvation Army

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Awards a $160,000 Grant to Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties
Location: Flint, MI
ZIP Code: 48503-1570
Recipient URL: www.catholiccharitiessg.org/
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Grant Amount: $160,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To allow North End Soup Kitchen (part of Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties) to expand hours of operation to provide a second hot meal every day. Demand for these services is expected to be very high, as families and individuals are forced to make painful choices in this difficult economy
Types of Support: Emergency funds; Program development
Subjects: Catholic agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food services, congregate meals; Human services
Recipient EIN: 381359243

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Awards a $75,000 Grant to Greater Flint Health Coalition

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Greater Flint Health Coalition
Location: Flint, MI
ZIP Code: 48502-1815
Recipient URL: www.gfhc.org/
Type of Recipient: Health care, alliance; Health care
Grantmaker: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Grant Amount: $75,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To lead Health Care Impact Subcommittee of Mayor's local auto task force in study to evaluate and address impact of automotive crisis on community's healthcare system. Study will establish and compare pre-economic crisis baseline and current picture of the healthcare system in Genesee County, as well as project future impacts and develop process to monitor and intervene
Type of Support: Research
Subjects: Business/industry; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Economics; Health care; Health care, financing
Recipient EIN: 383301514

Boston Scientific Foundation, Inc. Awards a $15,000 Grant to Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry
Location: Newhall, CA
ZIP Code: 91321-2918
Recipient URL: www.scvfoodpantry.org/
Type of Recipient: Food banks
Grantmaker: Boston Scientific Foundation, Inc.
Grant Amount: $15,000
Year Authorized: 2008
Description: For a program that provides one gallon of milk per client-child each month to help meet important nutritional needs
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food banks; Nutrition
Recipient EIN: 954014804

The James Irvine Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to Balboa Park Cultural Partnership

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Balboa Park Cultural Partnership
Location: San Diego, CA
ZIP Code: 92101-1699
Recipient URL: www.bpcp.org
Type of Recipient: Arts
Grantmaker: The James Irvine Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To help adapt to the economic downturn and build long-term financial health
Type of Support: Emergency funds
Subjects: Arts; Economic crisis
Recipient EIN: 200857447

The James Irvine Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to Kala Art Institute

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Kala Art Institute
Location: Berkeley, CA
ZIP Code: 94710-2719
Recipient URL: www.kala.org/
Type of Recipient: Visual arts; Media/communications
Grantmaker: The James Irvine Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To help adapt to the economic downturn and build long-term financial health
Type of Support: Emergency funds
Subjects: Economic crisis; Media/communications; Visual arts
Recipient EIN: 942372185

The James Irvine Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to LA Stage Alliance

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: LA Stage Alliance
Location: Los Angeles, CA
ZIP Code: 90017-3411
Recipient URL: www.lastagealliance.com/
Type of Recipient: Performing arts, theater
Grantmaker: The James Irvine Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To help adapt to the economic downturn and build long-term financial health
Type of Support: Emergency funds
Subjects: Economic crisis; Performing arts, theater
Recipient EIN: 510183348

The James Irvine Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to Oakland East Bay Symphony

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Oakland East Bay Symphony
Location: Oakland, CA
ZIP Code: 94609-3550
Recipient URL: www.oebs.org/
Type of Recipient: Performing arts, orchestras
Grantmaker: The James Irvine Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To help adapt to the economic downturn and build long-term financial health
Type of Support: Emergency funds
Subjects: Economic crisis; Performing arts, orchestras
Recipient EIN: 943081554

The James Irvine Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to Theater Bay Area

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Theater Bay Area
Location: San Francisco, CA
ZIP Code: 94102-3009
Recipient URL: www.theatrebayarea.org/
Type of Recipient: Arts, association; Performing arts, theater
Grantmaker: The James Irvine Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To help adapt to the economic downturn and build long-term financial health
Type of Support: Emergency funds
Subjects: Arts; Economic crisis; Performing arts, theater
Recipient EIN: 942476071

The James Irvine Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to Valley Public Television

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Valley Public Television
Location: Fresno, CA
ZIP Code: 93721-1213
Recipient URL: kvpt.org
Type of Recipient: Media, television
Grantmaker: The James Irvine Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To help adapt to the economic downturn and build long-term financial health
Type of Support: Emergency funds
Subjects: Economic crisis; Media, television
Recipient EIN: 770162617

The James Irvine Foundation Awards a $144,000 Grant to San Francisco Chanticleer

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: San Francisco Chanticleer
Location: San Francisco, CA
ZIP Code: 94102-5972
Recipient URL: www.chanticleer.org/
Type of Recipient: Performing arts, music (choral)
Grantmaker: The James Irvine Foundation
Grant Amount: $144,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To help adapt to the economic downturn and build long-term financial health
Type of Support: Emergency funds
Subjects: Economic crisis; Performing arts, music (choral)
Recipient EIN: 942746487

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $500,000 Grant to Oregon Food Bank

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Oregon Food Bank
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97238-5370
Recipient URL: www.oregonfoodbank.org/
Type of Recipient: Food banks
Grantmaker: Meyer Memorial Trust
Grant Amount: $500,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To purchase nutritious food
Type of Support: Equipment
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food banks
Recipient EIN: 930785786

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $250,000 Grant to Oregon Energy Services

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Oregon Energy Services
Location: Tualatin, OR
ZIP Code: 97062-9192
Recipient URL: www.oregonheat.org
Type of Recipient: Environment, energy
Grantmaker: Meyer Memorial Trust
Grant Amount: $250,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Subjects: Economic crisis; Environment, energy
Recipient EIN: 931029893

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $200,000 Grant to United Way of the Columbia-Willamette

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97205-2646
Recipient URL: www.unitedway-pdx.org
Type of Recipient: Federated giving programs
Grantmaker: Meyer Memorial Trust
Grant Amount: $200,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: For community relief fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Federated giving programs
Recipient EIN: 930582124

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $200,000 Grant to Umpqua Community Development Corporation

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Umpqua Community Development Corporation
Location: Roseburg, OR
ZIP Code: 97470-4906
Recipient URL: www.umpquacdc.org
Type of Recipient: Community development, neighborhood development; Housing/shelter, development
Grantmaker: Meyer Memorial Trust
Grant Amount: $200,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To expand foreclosure prevention and assistance and financial training programs
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Community development, neighborhood development; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, development; Housing/shelter, expense aid; Housing/shelter, home owners; Human services, financial counseling
Recipient EIN: 931057208

W. W. Smith Charitable Trust Awards a $25,000 Grant to Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows and Single Women

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows and Single Women
Location: Philadelphia, PA
ZIP Code: 19125-2825
Recipient URL: www.pennhome.org/
Type of Recipient: Residential/custodial care, senior continuing care
Grantmaker: W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
Grant Amount: $25,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To cover the costs of constructing kitchenettes and bathrooms in four handicap-accessible studio apartments for low to moderate income seniors
Type of Support: Building/renovation
Subjects: Aging; Disabilities, people with; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Residential/custodial care, senior continuing care
Recipient EIN: 231580962

W. W. Smith Charitable Trust Awards a $20,000 Grant to Help USA

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Help USA
Location: Philadelphia, PA
ZIP Code: 19131-5133
Recipient URL: www.helpusa.org
Type of Recipient: Homeless, human services; Housing/shelter, services
Grantmaker: W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For food, kitchen and linen packs, mattresses, heating/air units, refrigerators, and stoves for transitional housing program
Type of Support: Equipment
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Homeless; Homeless, human services; Housing/shelter, homeless; Housing/shelter, services

W. W. Smith Charitable Trust Awards a $15,000 Grant to Community Welfare Council of Newtown

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Community Welfare Council of Newtown
Location: Newtown, PA
ZIP Code: 18940-2216
Type of Recipient: Nursing home/convalescent facility; Housing/shelter, aging
Grantmaker: W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
Grant Amount: $15,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To renovate two resident shower rooms which are used on a daily basis to bathe residents and have not been renovated since the building's original construction 30 years ago
Type of Support: Building/renovation
Subjects: Aging; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, aging; Nursing home/convalescent facility
Recipient EIN: 510244585

W. W. Smith Charitable Trust Awards a $5,000 Grant to Community Welfare Council of Newtown

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Community Welfare Council of Newtown
Location: Newtown, PA
ZIP Code: 18940-2216
Type of Recipient: Nursing home/convalescent facility; Housing/shelter, aging
Grantmaker: W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
Grant Amount: $5,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To renovate two resident shower rooms which are used on a daily basis to bathe residents and have not been renovated since the building's original construction 30 years ago
Type of Support: Building/renovation
Subjects: Aging; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, aging; Nursing home/convalescent facility
Recipient EIN: 510244585

The Rockefeller Foundation Awards a $500,000 Grant to Smart Growth America

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Smart Growth America
Location: Washington, DC
ZIP Code: 20036-4210
Recipient URL: www.smartgrowthamerica.com/
Type of Recipient: Environment, alliance; Community/economic development, alliance
Grantmaker: The Rockefeller Foundation
Grant Amount: $500,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: Toward coordinated state advocacy campaign focusing on encouraging states to invest infrastructure portion of respective economic stimulus packages in ways that promote sustainability, reduce oil dependence and advance access to public transportation
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Community/economic development; Economic crisis; Economic development; Environment; Public affairs, finance; Transportation
Recipient EIN: 270038938

MetLife Foundation Awards $5,000,000 Program-related Investment to NCB Capital Impact

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: NCB Capital Impact
Location: Arlington, VA
ZIP Code: 22202-3734
Recipient URL: www.ncbcapitalimpact.org/
Type of Recipient: Economic development; Financial services
Grantmaker: MetLife Foundation
Grant Amount: $5,000,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: Social Investment Loan for Healthier California program, which will work to attract capital to finance community health clinics throughout the state in order to maintain healthcare services for low-income and uninsured patients
Types of Support: Loans/promissory notes; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economic development; Economically disadvantaged; Financial services; Medical care, outpatient care
Recipient EIN: 521290127

The James Irvine Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to Balboa Park Cultural Partnership

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Balboa Park Cultural Partnership
Location: San Diego, CA
ZIP Code: 92101-1699
Recipient URL: www.bpcp.org
Type of Recipient: Arts
Grantmaker: The James Irvine Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: To develop a Park-wide membership program for 24 cultural institutions in Balboa Park
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Arts; Economic crisis
Recipient EIN: 200857447

The James Irvine Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to Kala Art Institute

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Kala Art Institute
Location: Berkeley, CA
ZIP Code: 94710-2719
Recipient URL: www.kala.org/
Type of Recipient: Visual arts; Media/communications
Grantmaker: The James Irvine Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For a facility rental program and increased earned revenue through art sales, custom printing services and enrollment in classes and workshops
Types of Support: Conferences/seminars; Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Media/communications; Visual arts
Recipient EIN: 942372185

The James Irvine Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to LA Stage Alliance

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: LA Stage Alliance
Location: Los Angeles, CA
ZIP Code: 90017-3411
Recipient URL: www.lastagealliance.com/
Type of Recipient: Performing arts, theater
Grantmaker: The James Irvine Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To build a new and sustainable revenue source through shared online ticket service fees
Type of Support: Income development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Performing arts, theater
Recipient EIN: 510183348

The James Irvine Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to Oakland East Bay Symphony

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Oakland East Bay Symphony
Location: Oakland, CA
ZIP Code: 94609-3550
Recipient URL: www.oebs.org/
Type of Recipient: Performing arts, orchestras
Grantmaker: The James Irvine Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For the merger between multiple performing arts organizations in Oakland to create a single entity known as the East Bay Performing Arts
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Performing arts centers; Performing arts, orchestras
Recipient EIN: 943081554

The James Irvine Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to Theater Bay Area

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Theater Bay Area
Location: San Francisco, CA
ZIP Code: 94102-3009
Recipient URL: www.theatrebayarea.org/
Type of Recipient: Arts, association; Performing arts, theater
Grantmaker: The James Irvine Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: To broaden reach and financial stability by directly engaging member companies audiences through enhanced online delivery of expanded content
Types of Support: Income development; Management development/capacity building
Subjects: Arts; Economic crisis; Performing arts, theater
Recipient EIN: 942476071

The James Irvine Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to Valley Public Television

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Valley Public Television
Location: Fresno, CA
ZIP Code: 93721-1213
Recipient URL: kvpt.org
Type of Recipient: Media, television
Grantmaker: The James Irvine Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: To conduct research that will inform four potential revenue streams that will shift the business model away from membership and pledge drives
Types of Support: Income development; Research
Subjects: Economic crisis; Media, television
Recipient EIN: 770162617

The James Irvine Foundation Awards a $144,000 Grant to San Francisco Chanticleer

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: San Francisco Chanticleer
Location: San Francisco, CA
ZIP Code: 94102-5972
Recipient URL: www.chanticleer.org/
Type of Recipient: Performing arts, music (choral)
Grantmaker: The James Irvine Foundation
Grant Amount: $144,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: To restructure Chanticleers business model of music distribution, and to create new content and new commercial partnerships
Types of Support: Management development/capacity building; Program development
Subjects: Arts; Economic crisis; Performing arts, music (choral)
Recipient EIN: 942746487

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Awards a $260,000 Grant to Uruguayan Study Center of Appropriate Technologies

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Uruguayan Study Center of Appropriate Technologies
Location: Montevideo, Uruguay
Recipient URL: www.ceuta.org.uy/
Type of Recipient: Environment, natural resources; Economic development
Grantmaker: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Grant Amount: $260,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: To research and analyze impacts of trade and integration policies on the environment in South America. Research will focus on analysis of impacts of the financial crisis on investments in energy and infrastructure projects in the region. Project will produce policy analyses from original research; disseminate research findings via Web sites, publications and a variety of media outlets; conduct workshops with environmental organizations, citizens' groups, academics and local and national government officials and develop tools for integrating environmental considerations in regional economic integration processes
Types of Support: Conferences/seminars; Electronic media/online services; Publication; Research
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economic development; Environment, natural resources; Financial services; International economic development; International economics/trade policy; Public affairs; Uruguay
Recipient EIN: 980400572

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Awards a $200,000 Grant to Tides Canada Foundation

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Tides Canada Foundation
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Recipient URL: www.tidescanada.org/
Type of Recipient: Foundations (public)
Grantmaker: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Grant Amount: $200,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For Halifax Initiative project, coalition of Canadian, NGOs that work to promote reforms in international financial institutions with focus on the environment. Project has facilitated NGO responses to the global financial crisis through various fora, including the Group of Eight, Group of 20 and the United Nations. Project will focus on identifying opportunities and challenges for transforming current international financial system in the wake of the financial crisis and continue to monitor and evaluate international financial institution policies to assess whether they protect the environment and human rights. Initiative project will conduct research, education and outreach to the public and policymakers; monitor projects of international financial institutions and advocate for policy reform and coalition building
Types of Support: Program development; Research
Subjects: Canada; Economic crisis; Environment, natural resources; Financial services; Foundations (public); International economics/trade policy; Public affairs; Public policy, research
Recipient EIN: 980404212

Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation Awards a $50,000 Grant to California Reinvestment Coalition

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: California Reinvestment Coalition
Location: San Francisco, CA
ZIP Code: 94103-3415
Recipient URL: www.calreinvest.org/
Type of Recipient: Economic development; Financial services
Grantmaker: Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For Financial Crisis and Community Recovery Project
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economic development; Economically disadvantaged; Financial services; Minorities
Recipient EIN: 943153815

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Awards a $101,000 Grant to PICO National Network

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: PICO National Network
Location: Oakland, CA
ZIP Code: 94610-1316
Recipient URL: www.piconetwork.org/
Type of Recipient: Community/economic development, alliance; Community development, neighborhood development
Grantmaker: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Grant Amount: $101,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To provide technical assistance in work aimed at remediating loans, stopping foreclosures and changing regulations and policies to better protect working families. Grant made as part of Community Outreach on Housing Foreclosure and Predatory Lending
Types of Support: Program development; Technical assistance
Subjects: Community development, neighborhood development; Community/economic development; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Financial services; Housing/shelter, expense aid; Housing/shelter, home owners; Human services, financial counseling; Minorities; Public affairs
Recipient EIN: 942206497

W. W. Smith Charitable Trust Awards a $20,000 Grant to Cradles to Crayons Boston

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Recipient: Cradles to Crayons Boston
Location: Quincy, MA
ZIP Code: 02171-1728
Recipient URL: www.cradlestocrayons.org
Type of Recipient: Children, services
Grantmaker: W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For the purchase of new essential items (underwear, socks, baby supplies and diapers) for children living in poverty in the five county Philadelphia region
Type of Support: Equipment
Subjects: Children; Children, services; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Homeless
Recipient EIN: 043584367

Amgen Foundation, Inc. Awards a $300,000 Grant to Foodshare