To assist nonprofits with their fundraising efforts, Nonprofit Resources will maintain a list of links to foundations and other funding sources. We will keep the list as updated as possible, but as the Web continues to expand we may miss a few new sources. Please e-mail us if you notice any sites that should be included in this list. Most of the links below are for large foundations and will contain links to more sites. In particular check out The Foundation Center, which provides links to many foundations, and the Internet Prospector which reports on online research sources for nonprofit fund-raisers and provides constantly updated links. Organizations in the Mid-South region should investigate the Foundation for the Mid South, because of their dedication to nonprofits in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
The following links will take you to the websites for some of the foundations and other agencies. Click on the underlined text to view the website.
The Benton Foundation - Supports the efforts of nonprofits to articulate and advocate their interests. Funds programs that enhance nonprofit communications. Contains links to numerous foundations.
Chronicle of Philanthropy - A summary of the current issue, a guide to Internet resources, information on conferences and workshops, grants and awards, and other features. Includes "How charities can use the internet"
The Council on Foundations - An association of philanthropic foundations. Promotes responsible philanthropy.
The Drucker Foundation - Broker of intellectual capital - brings together the finest leaders, consultants, authors and social philosophers in the world with the leaders of social sector voluntary organizations.
The Do Right Foundation - Seeks to fund pilot programs addressing violence prevention, joblessness, justice system productivity, welfare, government efficiency, and parenting skills.
The Ford Foundation - "For innovative people and institutions worldwide." Goals: strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, advance human achievement.
The Foundation Center - Information clearinghouse for grantseekers, grant makers, researchers, policy makers, media and the general public. Offers links to numerous private foundations and the Philanthropy News Digest online.
Foundation for the Mid South - Helping nonprofits in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi share resources and leadership.
Fundraising Online - How to use e-mail and the Internet to seek donations.
The William K. Kellogg Foundation - In-depth information about theFoundation's programming interests; information on their grant application process, a database of current grant recipients, and access to numerous publications which report on Foundation-funded projects.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - The largest health and health care foundation with over $2 billion granted.
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation - Information on programs (Community Initiatives, Education, General, Health, Peace and International Cooperation and more) and how to apply for grants.
The Pew Charitable Trusts - $180 million given each year to 500 nonprofit organizations in the areas of Culture, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services, Public Policy and Religion.
Philanthropy Journal - The online version of the newsletter devoted to current trends in philanthropy. Also includes a Philanthropy index.
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation - $53 million in programs covering Science and Technology, Standard of Living, Education, National Issues and Civic Projects.
The Rural Community Assistance Program - Virginia-based organization serves rural communities nationwide through regional networks, focusing on improving water and wastewater systems.
If you know of other foundations which should be added to this list, please e-mail nonprofit@aristotle.net
About fundraising:
Fundraising can be a never-ending quest as the money runs out or as an organization expands beyond the support of existing resources. These pitfalls can be avoided by maintaining connections with multiple funding sources, and assuring that your organization receives funds from more than one source. Nonprofits should never rely solely on grants to keep them going, and should always look for new ways of funding for their operations. Nonprofit Resources encourages its members to establish a base of support within the community they are serving. This will ensure that the community will have a stake in the mission of the nonprofit, and the nonprofit can highlight this support when approaching funding sources.
If you have questions about Philanthropy, you may wish to visit the website for CUNY's Center for the Study of Philanthropy - a laboratory for develping programs to promote research, education and public discourse about philanthropy.
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