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The Origins Project Foundation Granted 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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PHOENIX, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Origins Project Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce it has been granted tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

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  • PHOENIX, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Origins Project Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce it has been granted tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
  • As an official nonprofit public charity, contributions donated to The Origins Project Foundation are fully tax-deductible.
  • The first travel adventure of The Origins Project Foundation is set for January 2020 along the Mekong River from Cambodia to Vietnam, with special guest speakers Richard Dawkins, Richard Somerville, and foundation president Lawrence M. Krauss.
  • For more information about how to support the mission of The Origins Project Foundation, and to make a donation at any level, visit https://originsprojectfoundation.org .

The Rumphius Foundation Awards Grants to The Sayre School & Cruces Creatives

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The Rumphius Foundation grant given to Ms. Bebensees fifth grade class at The Sayre School touched the hearts of the Rumphius Foundation.

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  • The Rumphius Foundation grant given to Ms. Bebensees fifth grade class at The Sayre School touched the hearts of the Rumphius Foundation.
  • One of the fifth graders came upon the Rumphius Foundations website where she read about Founder Michael Schuller and the foundations mission.
  • Thank you to the Rumphius Foundation for selecting our project, the whole school celebrated the accomplishment and the entire community will benefit from it.
  • The Rumphius Foundation makes grants annually and is currently seeking grant proposals for 2020.

Brunswick Public Foundation Awards 2019 Grants

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Monday, September 30, 2019
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METTAWA, Ill., Sept. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brunswick Public Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation, today announced that four organizations have received a total of nearly $200,000 in charitable grants from the Public Foundation.

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  • METTAWA, Ill., Sept. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brunswick Public Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation, today announced that four organizations have received a total of nearly $200,000 in charitable grants from the Public Foundation.
  • In addition, the Brunswick Public Foundation, which is governed by a four-member board of directors that meets several times each year, also provides contributions to select local United Way organizations serving areas with Brunswick operations that have active employee fund-raising and support campaigns.
  • Established in 1997, the Brunswick Public Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that supports community development primarily through contributions to pre-selected United Way organizations or other charitable organizations that reflect employees interest.
  • Financial commitments by the Brunswick Public Foundation have totaled more than $6 million since it began awarding grants in 1998.

Chronicle of Philanthropy Announces New Grants for Strategy Development

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
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Philanthropy New York, a nonprofit that provides monitoring and administration for many foundation grants, will provide oversight of this project.

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  • Philanthropy New York, a nonprofit that provides monitoring and administration for many foundation grants, will provide oversight of this project.
  • The grants which total $150,000 are made possible with funding support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and the Heinz Endowment.
  • They augment a $438,000 two-year grant the organizations received in January from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation's effective philanthropy program.
  • About The Chronicle of Philanthropy : From breaking news to key insights to real-world advice, The Chronicle of Philanthropy is dedicated to serving nonprofit and foundation professionals.

ISA Foundation Accepting Grant Applications From U.S.-Based Nonprofits

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Monday, September 16, 2019
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GILBERT, Ariz., September 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The ISA Foundation is accepting grant applications from U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that can help the foundation provide healthy nutrition and support for underserved children, wellness education for all, and aid for those affected by natural disasters.

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  • GILBERT, Ariz., September 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The ISA Foundation is accepting grant applications from U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that can help the foundation provide healthy nutrition and support for underserved children, wellness education for all, and aid for those affected by natural disasters.
  • The ISA Foundation expects to award single-year or multiyear grants in amounts of up to $150,000 per year.
  • The ISA Foundation awarded its first two rounds of grants, totaling more than $1.8 million, to 51 U.S.-based nonprofits earlier this year.
  • To learn more about the ISA Foundation, visit ISAFoundation.net , or follow the foundation on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

Fidelity Charitable® Trustees’ Initiative Grants $6.4 Million to Strengthen Social Sector Infrastructure

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
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The Fidelity Charitable Trustees Initiative is a direct grantmaking program separate from the Fidelity Charitable donor-advised fund program.

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  • The Fidelity Charitable Trustees Initiative is a direct grantmaking program separate from the Fidelity Charitable donor-advised fund program.
  • The Fidelity Charitable Trustees Initiative made grants to several organizations that support strategic collaboration among nonprofits.
  • The Fidelity Charitable Trustees Initiative also made grants to support disaster recovery efforts and facilitated an associate-led grantmaking program, which distributed four $25,000 grants to charities selected by Fidelity Charitable associates.
  • The Fidelity Charitable Trustees Initiative report on gaps in infrastructure in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, which provides the basis for the shift in grantmaking strategy, can be found here: https://www.fidelitycharitable.org/insights/gaps-in-infrastructure.html
    The Fidelity Charitable Trustees Initiative is a direct grantmaking program, separate from the Fidelity Charitable donor-advised fund, whose mission is to expand charitable giving and advance the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.

Good Days Opens Financial Assistance Fund for Chronic Non-infectious Uveitis Treatments

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
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"This new program will provide immediately needed support for people who are at risk of losing their sight," saidClorinda Walley, president of Good Days.

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  • "This new program will provide immediately needed support for people who are at risk of losing their sight," saidClorinda Walley, president of Good Days.
  • We're easing the financial burden of these treatments so we can help people save their vision and focus on their lives."
  • Good Days is a national, independent 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that makes life-saving and life-extending treatments affordable.
  • Since 2003, Good Days has provided more than 800,000 grants and helped more than 500,000 people with access to healthcare resources.

Virginia Bioscience Foundation Creates Scholarship Fund and Awards Grants for Scholarships for Virginia Students to Attend Summer BioSTEM Camps

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Monday, July 29, 2019
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The Gallagher Scholarship Fund is intended to capture bioscience interest of students as young as possible.

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  • The Gallagher Scholarship Fund is intended to capture bioscience interest of students as young as possible.
  • The funds will be disbursed by the Foundation each year through Virginia universities sponsoring summer bioscience camps or STEM camps in which biosciences are an important component.
  • I am humbled and honored to have this fund created in my name, said Jeff Gallagher, recently retired CEO of Virginia Bio.
  • The Virginia Bioscience Foundation is an IRS 501(c)(3) charitable not-for-profit organization affiliated with Virginia Bio.

Fidelity Charitable® Donors Recommend $4 Billion in Grants in Record Time

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Monday, July 29, 2019
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Fidelity Charitable donors continued to break records in 2019, recommending $4 billion in grants, a 48% increase compared to the same period last year.

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  • Fidelity Charitable donors continued to break records in 2019, recommending $4 billion in grants, a 48% increase compared to the same period last year.
  • This grantmaking record follows an unprecedented $5.2 billion in grants in 2018, $700 million more than the previous year.
  • To help donors maximize their charitable giving, Fidelity Charitable continues to innovate to enable donations of assets that might otherwise be difficult to donate.
  • Fidelity Charitable is an independent public charity that has helped donors support more than 278,000 nonprofit organizations with more than $35 billion in grants.

Go For Broke National Education Center Names New Chairman, Board Members

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Go For Broke National Education Center (GFBNEC) today announced that George A. Henning has been named Chairman of the national nonprofit organization, with Junior Bryant, Craig Ishii and Kimberlee Tachiki-Chin joining the board of directors.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Go For Broke National Education Center (GFBNEC) today announced that George A. Henning has been named Chairman of the national nonprofit organization, with Junior Bryant, Craig Ishii and Kimberlee Tachiki-Chin joining the board of directors.
  • I'm honored to assume this leadership capacity to advance the legacy of 'Go For Broke.'"
  • Henning noted that the new board members bring additional depth to the GFBNEC board.
  • Go For Broke National Education Center (GFBNEC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that educates the public on the valor of Japanese American veterans of World War II and their contributions to democracy.