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Bank of America Charitable Foundation focuses on improving the lives of individuals and families by investing in basic needs and workforce development and education and also strengthening broader community vitality by addressing needs related to affordable housing, small business, and neighborhood revitalization. Through our partnerships, we support vulnerable populations, including working families, youth and young adults out of school and work, seniors, individuals living with disabilities, veterans, and those impacted by the criminal justice system – enabling them to move forward toward their goals.
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The Berkshire Bank Foundation is committed to supporting programs that work to provide everyone an equal opportunity for economic prosperity.
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Small Business - Supporting small business growth and entrepreneurship through access to capital, education and technical assistance, with an emphasis on greater access to minority, women and LGBTQ+-owned businesses.
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Financial Inclusion - Investing in programs that foster a pathway to upward economic mobility and overall well-being, with a focus on supporting the underbanked and unbanked.
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Housing - Providing access to quality affordable housing to help individuals and families gain financial stability and achieve long-term wealth, including providing a pathway to first-time homeownership for people of color, women and other marginalized groups.
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Carnegie Corporation of New York works to promote democracy, education, and peace across the globe, advancing knowledge and understanding in these areas of central importance. A grantmaking foundation established by Andrew Carnegie in 1911, the Corporation supports innovative projects, organizations, and individuals that are striving to create meaningful change.
KeyBank Foundation is a nonprofit charitable foundation, funded by KeyCorp, KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”), and their affiliates. KeyBank Foundation supports organizations and programs that prepare individuals for thriving futures. As a corporate neighbor, our mission is advanced through our three funding priorities, Neighbors, Education and Workforce with a focus on advancing socio-economic, racial, and environmental equity.
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Prudential is one of the largest corporate supporters of YouthBuild, a program that helps opportunity youth – young people ages 16 to 24 who are not employed nor in school – find pathways to meaningful employment by learning construction skills. Aside from that, we are also Unlocking the Wellness Effect as we aim to promote broader reforms in both labor and financial markets creating opportunities for all Americans to achieve financial security. Lastly, Working faster to save children's lives as Prudential is the largest corporate donor to the Mercury Fund, which provides immediate deployment at the onset of disasters and emergencies.
In 2017, Santander Bank N.A. released the Inclusive Communities Plan (ICP), an outline of our commitment to promoting local economic development through small business growth and increasing local economic and financial inclusion through 2021.
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The Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation (NBO Foundation) is committed to improving communities and impacting lives through three unique philanthropic committees: The Education Committee, the Journalism Committee, and the Community Impact Fund.
Lyft is committed to empowering nonprofit organizations advancing inclusion and racial justice to make their communities stronger, healthier, and more equitable.
The Mott Foundation funds grants in the United States and, on a limited geographic basis, internationally. While we’re open to new ideas and projects, funding for unsolicited requests is very limited. If you’re interested in submitting an idea to us for funding, the first step is to complete a letter of inquiry (LOI) form.
DCU for Kids is proud to help organizations with deserving causes and charities benefitting children and families. Some organizations that receive support include youth community programs, anti-bullying initiatives, and causes that are helping families whose loved ones are coping with cancer, cystic fibrosis, or autism.
The Chatlos Foundation proclaims the Glory of God by funding nonprofit organizations doing work in the United States and around the globe. Support is provided to organizations currently exempt by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States.
The Foundation’s areas of interest are:
Bible Colleges/Seminaries, Religious Causes, Medical Concerns, Liberal Arts Colleges and Social Concerns.
True Inspiration Awards grants range from $30,000 to $350,000, with a collective $5 million awarded annually to organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Our mission is to provide Black/Brown woman-identifying founders with access to the community, capital, and capacity building in order to meet business milestones that lead to economic advancement through entrepreneurship.
We fund and scale tech-enabled, revenue-generating businesses (under $1M) founded by people who identify as Black/Brown and women. We ignite civic engagement and hyperlocal infrastructure at the intersection of business support services, supplier diversity, and social and financial capital.
Discover initiates the vast majority of its donations and sponsorships. We are committed to supporting the many volunteer efforts of our employees and have an interest in supporting financial education.
Allianz exclusive focus for social impact is the creation or significant expansion (by 50% or more) of personal and professional growth experiences for high-school/GED-aged teenagers and young adults (ages 16-25).
The Foundation mostly focuses giving grants to grassroots organizations with an annual budget cap of $500,000 or less. Organizations must maintain an IRS 501(c)(3) classification. The Foundation cannot fund organizations that use a Fiscal Agent.
Lumina Foundation intends to work with organizations whose efforts align with our strategic plan and that embrace our equity-first commitment. We prioritize racial justice and equity in all of our efforts.
37 Angels are a community of women angel investors focused on helping female investors find and apply for funding from the world's top accelerators. The name for the venture capital group comes from 13 percent of angel investors being women, and they want that number to be 50 percent. Angel investors are affluent individuals who inject capital for startups in exchange for ownership equity or convertible debt.
The Cartier Women's Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. Founded in 2006, the program is open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country and sector that aim to have a strong and sustainable social and/or environmental impact.
Santander’s CDFI Initiative launched in 2017 to build the capacity of mission-aligned Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). Through this $7 million multi-year program, we help CDFIs increase equity, expand geographically and provide loans and technical assistance to LMI and diverse entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Altman Foundation's mission is to enrich the quality of life in New York City through support for programs and institutions that advance opportunity and equity for individuals, families, and communities.
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation provided more than $1.5 billion in cash and in-kind annual giving. We focus on areas where they can do the most good — combining the business's unique strengths alongside our philanthropy. Their ability to draw on Walmart's business strengths, providing more than just funding, enables our philanthropy to deliver greater societal impact.
New York’s community foundation, serving New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties. Their competitive grants are made possible primarily by funds set up by donor bequests and wills, supporting projects to improve the lives of New Yorkers.
Seed Fund helps startups navigate the earliest stages of technology translation, investing roughly $200 million annually in approximately 400 startups. Each startup can receive up to $2 million to support translational research and development. From advanced manufacturing to artificial intelligence to biological technologies to environmental technologies, we fund nearly all technology areas.
We invest first and foremost in people. We are looking to invest in female founders driven by a strong mission to challenge, shape, and redefine their markets. As a team of female investors, we use our unique lens to spot opportunities and identity cultural shifts which drive our investing philosophy. Our investments fall into the following categories: Healthcare, Beauty, Software Solutions, AI and Climate Tech.
The $35 million Global NY Fund provides grants and loans to help New York State’s small and medium-sized businesses go global and create new jobs. The Global NY Fund Grant Program is open to New York State companies and non-profit organizations seeking to create or expand direct exports. All export grants are awarded on a reimbursable basis.
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New Profit is currently committed to improving social mobility in the United States by supporting organizations with demonstrated, impressive track records of performance, strong appetites for growth, and high potential for social impact.
Webster is dedicated to being a caring and committed member of the communities we serve. We help to strengthen these communities through grants and corporate sponsorships. Please review our program areas, eligibility and list of ineligible activities prior to submitting a grant proposal.
The Mott Foundation funds grants in the United States and, on a limited geographic basis, internationally. While we’re open to new ideas and projects, funding for unsolicited requests is very limited. We only fund Civil Society, Education, Environment and Flint Area.
Atlas Network offers a variety of grant opportunities throughout the year. Prospective grantees should carefully review all opportunities and deadlines below to identify the best fit. Atlas Network strives to champion all worthy efforts to advance liberty, and grants are awarded on a highly competitive basis and in strict compliance with donor intent.
Big Lots giving priorities include supporting programs or organizations in the areas of healthcare, housing, hunger, and education, especially those serving women and children. Their giving takes place throughout the United States where they operate stores, distribution centers, and our corporate office.
If your business needs more of a kickstart than your current circle can offer, we’re here to help broaden your friends and family network by connecting you with our community of donors who are looking to support young entrepreneurs like you!
Boundless Futures Foundation empowers, embraces, and elevates female entrepreneurs through grants to new businesses and to likeminded nonprofits. Boundless Futures FOundation’s grants to individuals are awarded directly to female entrepreneurs who put social impact front and center in the business products, services, or practices. We look at a society’s biggest issues and believe in he power of entrepreneurs to provide solutions by going above and beyond “business as usual” to create impact through profit and purpose.
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores provides support to 501 (c)(3) nonprofits whose reach extends across Oklahoma and beyond. In addition to donations made to local organizations such as the United Way of Central Oklahoma and the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation, Love’s is proud to contribute to national organizations such as Teach for America and Operation Homefront, among others. Love's also supports institutions of higher education such as the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, the University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University and Langston University.
Her Village grants awarded to qualifying nonprofit organizations support work that advances and strengthens entrepreneurial skills, resources, ecosystems, and educational opportunities for girls and women. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $30,000. Our grantmaking to nonprofits is founded in the belief that, equipped with support, skills, and capital, female entrepreneurs can have a boundless impact in society.
Your project should be aligned with the Health Foundation’s strategic plan and vision, and support one or more of our three focus areas: older adults, children ages zero to five who are impacted by poverty, and community health capacity. The Health Foundation’s vision is a healthy central and western New York where racial and socioeconomic equity are prioritized so all people can reach their full potential and achieve equitable health outcomes.
The Blackburn Foundation funds grants to support projects in the areas of post-secondary scholarship, community development, teacher creativity, and student academic achievement. Grant applications are accepted at any time.
Pollock-Krasner grants have enabled artists to create new work, purchase needed materials and pay for studio rent, as well as their personal expenses. Past recipients of Pollock-Krasner grants acknowledge their critical impact in allowing concentrated time for studio work, and in preparing for exhibitions and other professional opportunities such as accepting a residency.
BEAM provide grants as financial resources for support to wellness work, for healing practitioners and for parents.
The Ignite Grant Program is designed to help women-owned businesses grow!
Grants between $2,500 and $10,000 will be awarded for clearly defined projects that will have a measurable impact on the business, its growth and profitability.
The Hagedorn Fund primarily funds grantmaking in New York City related to health, gardens, social services, youth, education, senior services and housing and community development.
The American Airlines Family Fund was created to help team members who are facing financial hardship Expenses immediately after a qualifying disaster or an unforeseen personal hardship Event.