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Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards a $4,975,000 Grant to Wayne State University Research and Technology Park in City of Detroit
Recipient: Wayne State University Research and Technology Park in City of Detroit
Location: Detroit, MI
ZIP Code: 48202-3429
Recipient URL: www.techtownwsu.org/
Type of Recipient: Urban/community development; Engineering/technology
Grantmaker: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Grant Amount: $4,975,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To launch an entrepreneurial program at TechTown
Type of Support: Seed money
Subjects: Community development, small businesses; Economic crisis; Engineering/technology; Urban/community development
Recipient EIN: 412061387

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards a $1,250,000 Grant to Shorebank Enterprise Detroit
Recipient: Shorebank Enterprise Detroit
Location: Detroit, MI
ZIP Code: 48215-2520
Type of Recipient: Community/economic development, management/technical assistance; Community development, small businesses
Grantmaker: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Grant Amount: $1,250,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For the Detroit Business Innovation Development Fund
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Community development, small businesses; Community/economic development; Economic crisis; Minorities
Recipient EIN: 383322605

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards a $300,000 Grant to Brookings Institution
Recipient: Brookings Institution
Location: Washington, DC
ZIP Code: 20036-2103
Recipient URL: www.brookings.edu/
Type of Recipient: Public policy, research
Grantmaker: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Grant Amount: $300,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For the Great Lakes Economic Initiative
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economic development; Public policy, research
Recipient EIN: 530196577

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards a $250,000 Grant to Council of Michigan Foundations
Recipient: Council of Michigan Foundations
Location: Grand Haven, MI
ZIP Code: 49417-1385
Recipient URL: www.michiganfoundations.org/
Type of Recipient: Philanthropy/voluntarism, association
Grantmaker: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Grant Amount: $250,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For Michigan's Advanced Energy Economy Initiative
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economic development; Environment, energy; Philanthropy/voluntarism
Recipient EIN: 386263347

Meyer Memorial Trust Awards a $310,000 Grant to Umpqua Community Development Corporation
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: $310,000
Year Authorized: 2010
Description: To increase the capacity of 10 nonprofits across the state providing foreclosure prevention and assistance
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Community development, neighborhood development; Community/economic development; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, development; Housing/shelter, expense aid; Housing/shelter, home owners; Human services, financial counseling
Recipient EIN: 931057208

The Ahmanson Foundation Awards a $45,000 Grant to Cathedral High School
Recipient: Cathedral High School
Location: Los Angeles, CA
ZIP Code: 90012-1496
Recipient URL: cathedralhs.ca.campusgrid.net/home
Type of Recipient: Secondary school/education
Grantmaker: The Ahmanson Foundation
Grant Amount: $45,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: Toward scholarship support for families affected by the economic downturn
Type of Support: Scholarship funds
Subjects: Boys; Catholic agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Minorities; Secondary school/education

The Ahmanson Foundation Awards a $35,000 Grant to Center for Governmental Studies
Recipient: Center for Governmental Studies
Location: Los Angeles, CA
ZIP Code: 90064-2184
Recipient URL: www.cgs.org/
Type of Recipient: Public policy, research; Government/public administration
Grantmaker: The Ahmanson Foundation
Grant Amount: $35,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: Toward Phase II of the ConnectLA Affordable Housing Website and Database Project
Type of Support: Electronic media/online services
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Electronic communication; Government/public administration; Housing/shelter, development; Public policy, research
Recipient EIN: 954348138

Thomas Atkins Memorial Fund Trust Awards a $5,000 Grant to Saint Vincent de Paul Place
Recipient: Saint Vincent de Paul Place
Location: Middletown, CT
ZIP Code: 06457-0398
Recipient URL: www.stvincentdepaulplace.org
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: Thomas Atkins Memorial Fund Trust
Grant Amount: $5,000
Year Authorized: 2008
Description: For the food bank in Middletown. This is unsolicited grant award due to the economic crisis
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Catholic agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food banks; Human services
Recipient EIN: 061387081

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Awards a $3,000,000 Grant to Legal Aid for Washington Fund
Recipient: Legal Aid for Washington Fund
Location: Seattle, WA
ZIP Code: 98101-2509
Type of Recipient: Legal services
Grantmaker: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Grant Amount: $3,000,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 3 years
Description: To help ensure Washington state residents have equitable access to legal support through network of nonprofit law centers across the state
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Crime/law enforcement; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Legal services
Recipient EIN: 943131284

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Awards a $400,000 Grant to Washington State Library
Recipient: Washington State Library
Location: Olympia, WA
ZIP Code: 98504-2460
Recipient URL: www.secstate.wa.gov/library/
Type of Recipient: Libraries (special)
Grantmaker: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Grant Amount: $400,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For the Renew Washington Grant Program, which will help public libraries across the state offer new or enhanced services to help people looking for work and others impacted by the downturn in the economy
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Employment, services; Government, state; Libraries (special)

Carnegie Corporation of New York Awards a $303,000 Grant to Learning Matters
Recipient: Learning Matters
Location: New York, NY
ZIP Code: 10016-5422
Recipient URL: www.pbs.org/merrow/
Type of Recipient: Media/communications; Education, services
Grantmaker: Carnegie Corporation of New York
Grant Amount: $303,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: Toward series of reports tracking impact of education stimulus package on school reform for The News Hour with Jim Lehrer
Type of Support: Film/video/radio
Subjects: Children/youth; Economic crisis; Education, services; Elementary/secondary school reform; Media, television; Media/communications; Public affairs; Public affairs, finance
Recipient EIN: 521905556

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Awards a $63,250 Grant to Research Foundation of the City University of New York
Recipient: Research Foundation of the City University of New York, Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society
Location: New York, NY
ZIP Code: 10036-7207
Recipient URL: www.rfcuny.org/
Type of Recipient: Education, research; Higher education, university
Grantmaker: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Grant Amount: $63,250
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 3 years
Description: For International Community Foundation Fellows Program, initiative to identify and train group of young voluntary sector leaders in workings of community foundations in the U.S. and overseas. Due to the economic crisis, Center has encountered unanticipated revenue shortfalls. This grant increase will provide bridge funding so the Center can conduct senior fellows program in the fall
Type of Support: Fellowships
Subjects: Economic crisis; Education; Foundations (community); Higher education, university; International democracy & civil society development; International exchange; Philanthropy/voluntarism
Recipient EIN: 131988190

The Oregon Community Foundation Awards a $45,000 Grant to American Red Cross
Recipient: American Red Cross, Oregon Trail Chapter
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97208-3200
Recipient URL: www.redcross-pdx.org
Type of Recipient: American Red Cross
Grantmaker: The Oregon Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $45,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To hire AmeriCorps project coordinator to manage short-term, stimulus-funded AmeriCorps volunteer program that will provide services for Oregon's vulnerable populations during recession
Type of Support: Faculty/staff development
Subjects: American Red Cross; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Voluntarism promotion
Recipient EIN: 530196805

The Oregon Community Foundation Awards a $25,000 Grant to ACCESS
Recipient: ACCESS
Location: Medford, OR
ZIP Code: 97501-0188
Recipient URL: www.access-inc.org/
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: The Oregon Community Foundation
Grant Amount: $25,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For additional support for Food Share, providing emergency food to Jackson County residents through network of 19 emergency food pantries, in recognition of recession-related needs
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Aging; Children/youth; Disabilities, people with; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food services; Human services; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 930665396

Surdna Foundation, Inc. Awards a $100,000 Grant to Jobs with Justice Education Fund
Recipient: Jobs with Justice Education Fund
Location: Washington, DC
ZIP Code: 20005-4180
Recipient URL: www.jwj.org
Type of Recipient: Employment, equal rights; Employment, labor unions/organizations
Grantmaker: Surdna Foundation, Inc.
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For the Inter-Alliance Dialogue in engaging in strategic dialogue and information sharing to create more democratic space for civic activism in the economic recovery process, thereby promoting systemic change
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Community/economic development; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Employment; Employment, labor unions/organizations; Minorities; Public affairs; Public affairs, citizen participation; Women
Recipient EIN: 521865575

Surdna Foundation, Inc. Awards a $75,000 Grant to Next American City
Recipient: Next American City
Location: Philadelphia, PA
ZIP Code: 19107-4709
Recipient URL: www.americancity.org/
Type of Recipient: Public affairs, public education; Urban studies
Grantmaker: Surdna Foundation, Inc.
Grant Amount: $75,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To fund three programs: coverage of the financial crisis' effects on cities, and new federal urban policy; Next American Vanguard, a group of urban leaders from around the country; and increasing the organization's capacity and reach
Types of Support: Management development/capacity building; Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Economics; Leadership development; Minorities; Public affairs; Urban studies
Recipient EIN: 223886361

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Awards $1,500,000 Program-related Investment to Cincinnati Center City Development
Recipient: Cincinnati Center City Development
Location: Cincinnati, OH
ZIP Code: 45202-1141
Recipient URL: www.3cdc.org/
Type of Recipient: Urban/community development
Grantmaker: The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Grant Amount: $1,500,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: Loan toward redevelopment of thirty-two market rate and twenty-five affordable housing units in Over-the-Rhine's Gateway IV district
Types of Support: Building/renovation; Loans/promissory notes; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, rehabilitation; Urban/community development
Recipient EIN: 200446324

The New York Community Trust Awards a $1,200,000 Grant to Legal Services for New York City
Recipient: Legal Services for New York City
Location: New York, NY
ZIP Code: 10013-3971
Recipient URL: www.lsny.org
Type of Recipient: Legal services
Grantmaker: The New York Community Trust
Grant Amount: $1,200,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For partnership with Legal Aid Society to expand civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers who are threatened with destitution by economic collapse
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Legal services
Recipient EIN: 132600199

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Awards $1,000,000 Program-related Investment to Local Initiatives Support Corporation of Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
Recipient: Local Initiatives Support Corporation of Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
Location: Cincinnati, OH
ZIP Code: 45202-3703
Recipient URL: www.lisc.org/greater_cincinnati/index.shtml
Type of Recipient: Urban/community development; Community/economic development, management/technical assistance
Grantmaker: The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Grant Amount: $1,000,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: Loan toward capitalization of Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky LISC Fund, designed to help expand investment in housing and other real estate development projects in the region
Types of Support: Capital campaigns; Loans/promissory notes; Program development; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Community development, real estate; Community/economic development; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, development; Urban/community development

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Awards $546,000 Program-related Investment to Uptown Consortium
Recipient: Uptown Consortium
Location: Cincinnati, OH
ZIP Code: 45206-1668
Recipient URL: uptowncincinnati.com/
Type of Recipient: Urban/community development
Grantmaker: The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Grant Amount: $546,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: Loan toward financing of Phase I of commercial development at 3459 and 3500 Burnet Avenue as part of Burnet Avenue Revitalization Strategy
Types of Support: Building/renovation; Loans/promissory notes; Program development; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Business/industry; Economic crisis; Urban/community development
Recipient EIN: 200688727

The New York Community Trust Awards a $400,000 Grant to Community Resource Exchange
Recipient: Community Resource Exchange
Location: New York, NY
ZIP Code: 10004
Recipient URL: www.crenyc.org/
Type of Recipient: Community/economic development, management/technical assistance; Nonprofit management
Grantmaker: The New York Community Trust
Grant Amount: $400,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To help nonprofits serving low-income communities survive recession
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Community/economic development; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Minorities; Nonprofit management
Recipient EIN: 133048638

The Ford Foundation Awards a $400,000 Grant to University of Michigan
Recipient: University of Michigan, National Poverty Center
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
ZIP Code: 48109-1318
Recipient URL: www.umich.edu/
Type of Recipient: Higher education, university
Grantmaker: The Ford Foundation
Grant Amount: $400,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: To conduct longitudinal research on impact of the recession and federal government stimulus package on residents of Southeastern Michigan. Foundation supplied information indicates population focus of grant is African-American and other minority groups
Type of Support: Research
Subjects: African Americans/Blacks; Economic crisis; Economic development; Economically disadvantaged; Government, state; Higher education, university; Minorities; Public affairs, finance; Public policy, research
Recipient EIN: 386006309

The New York Community Trust Awards a $200,000 Grant to Lawyers Alliance for New York
Recipient: Lawyers Alliance for New York
Location: New York, NY
ZIP Code: 10016-5110
Recipient URL: www.lawyersalliance.org/
Type of Recipient: Legal services, public interest law; Nonprofit management
Grantmaker: The New York Community Trust
Grant Amount: $200,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For business law services to nonprofits during economic crisis
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Legal services, public interest law; Nonprofit management
Recipient EIN: 132666432

The New York Community Trust Awards a $100,000 Grant to New York City Employment and Training Coalition
Recipient: New York City Employment and Training Coalition
Location: New York, NY
ZIP Code: 10007-2812
Recipient URL: www.nycetc.org/
Type of Recipient: Employment, alliance; Employment, services
Grantmaker: The New York Community Trust
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To expand workforce development services during economic crisis
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Employment; Employment, services
Recipient EIN: 134165107

The Ford Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to Consumers Association of Penang
Recipient: Consumers Association of Penang
Location: Penang, Malaysia
Recipient URL: www.en.cap.org.my
Type of Recipient: Consumer protection
Grantmaker: The Ford Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For final support for series of workshops on impact of current financial crisis in Asia for members of NGO, social movement, think tank, academic and policy-making communities
Type of Support: Conferences/seminars
Subjects: Consumer protection; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Government/public administration; Malaysia; Public affairs; Public policy, research

Surdna Foundation, Inc. Awards a $100,000 Grant to Cleveland Housing Network
Recipient: Cleveland Housing Network
Location: Cleveland, OH
ZIP Code: 44114-4443
Recipient URL: www.chnnet.com
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, development; Housing/shelter, services
Grantmaker: Surdna Foundation, Inc.
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To counter the effects of foreclosure in 6 Cleveland neighborhoods. These neighborhoods have the potential to become the new Cleveland as the city continues to shrink in size
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, development; Housing/shelter, home owners; Housing/shelter, services; Urban/community development
Recipient EIN: 341346763

Saint Luke's Foundation of Cleveland, Ohio Awards a $50,000 Grant to Cleveland Housing Network
Recipient: Cleveland Housing Network
Location: Cleveland, OH
ZIP Code: 44114-4443
Recipient URL: www.chnnet.com
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, development; Housing/shelter, services
Grantmaker: Saint Luke's Foundation of Cleveland, Ohio
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For Addressing Basic Needs Arising from the Foreclosure Crisis
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, development; Housing/shelter, expense aid; Housing/shelter, home owners; Housing/shelter, services; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 341346763

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Domestic Violence Escape
Recipient: Domestic Violence Escape
Location: Ironwood, MI
ZIP Code: 49938-0366
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 382488437

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Aware
Recipient: Aware
Location: Jackson, MI
ZIP Code: 49204-1526
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence; Housing/shelter, search services
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Housing/shelter, search services; Women
Recipient EIN: 237118921

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Wellspring Alliance for Families
Recipient: Wellspring Alliance for Families
Location: Monroe, LA
ZIP Code: 71202
Recipient URL: www.wellspringalliance.org/AboutUs.cfm
Type of Recipient: Family services
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Family services

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Safe Passage
Recipient: Safe Passage
Location: Northampton, MA
ZIP Code: 01060-3063
Recipient URL: www.safepass.org/
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 042690131

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Alexandra House
Recipient: Alexandra House
Location: Blaine, MN
ZIP Code: 55449-0039
Recipient URL: www.alexandrahouse.org/
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 411309977

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Citizens Against Spouse Abuse
Recipient: Citizens Against Spouse Abuse
Location: Sedalia, MO
ZIP Code: 65302-1371
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Crime/abuse victims; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 431295568

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Newhouse, Inc.
Recipient: Newhouse, Inc.
Location: Kansas City, MO
ZIP Code: 64124-0019
Recipient URL: www.newhouseshelter.org
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 430962293

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Family Crisis Services
Recipient: Family Crisis Services
Location: Portland, ME
ZIP Code: 04104-0704
Recipient URL: www.familycrisis.org/
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 010352636

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Domestic Violence Project/SAFE House
Recipient: Domestic Violence Project/SAFE House
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
ZIP Code: 48107-7052
Recipient URL: www.safehousecenter.org/
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 382121751

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Jeff Davis Communities Against Domestic Abuse
Recipient: Jeff Davis Communities Against Domestic Abuse
Location: Jennings, LA
ZIP Code: 70546-0826
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Crime/abuse victims; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 721488905

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Saint Marthas Hall
Recipient: Saint Marthas Hall
Location: Saint Louis, MO
ZIP Code: 63119-5738
Recipient URL: www.saintmarthas.org
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Catholic agencies & churches; Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 431350160

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Help for Abused Women and Their Children
Recipient: Help for Abused Women and Their Children
Location: Salem, MA
ZIP Code: 01970-7309
Recipient URL: www.helpabusedwomen.org
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 042655367

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to YWCA Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
Recipient: YWCA Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
Location: Arnold, MD
ZIP Code: 21012-2461
Recipient URL: www.ywcaaac.org
Type of Recipient: YM/YWCAs & YM/YWHAs
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Protestant agencies & churches; Women; YM/YWCAs & YM/YWHAs
Recipient EIN: 520591702

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Family Crisis Resource Center
Recipient: Family Crisis Resource Center
Location: Cumberland, MD
ZIP Code: 21502-2304
Recipient URL: www.fcrcinc.org
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence; Crime/violence prevention, sexual abuse
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Crime/abuse victims; Crime/violence prevention, sexual abuse; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 521185952

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Looking for My Sister
Recipient: Looking for My Sister
Location: Detroit, MI
ZIP Code: 48235-1208
Recipient URL: www.lookingformysister.org
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Crime/abuse victims; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 200926399

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Heartly House
Recipient: Heartly House
Location: Frederick, MD
ZIP Code: 21705-0857
Recipient URL: www.heartlyhouse.org
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence; Mental health/crisis services, rape victim services
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Mental health/crisis services, rape victim services; Women
Recipient EIN: 521186250

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to HOPE Coalition
Recipient: HOPE Coalition
Location: Red Wing, MN
ZIP Code: 55066-0062
Recipient URL: www.hope-coalition.org
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, temporary shelter; Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Family services, domestic violence; Homeless; Housing/shelter, temporary shelter; Women
Recipient EIN: 411720180

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
Recipient: Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
Location: Boston, MA
ZIP Code: 02111-1758
Recipient URL: www.atask.org/
Type of Recipient: Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence; Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Asians/Pacific Islanders; Crime/abuse victims; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 043103354

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Central Minnesota Task Force on Battered Women
Recipient: Central Minnesota Task Force on Battered Women
Location: Saint Cloud, MN
ZIP Code: 56302-0367
Recipient URL: www.annamaries.org/
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 411344743

Mary Kay Family Foundation Awards a $20,000 Grant to Womens Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area
Recipient: Womens Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area
Location: Traverse City, MI
ZIP Code: 49684-3005
Recipient URL: www.womensresourcecenter.org/
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence
Grantmaker: Mary Kay Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $20,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To combat domestic violence, educate local communities, provide much needed shelter and rehabilitation for survivors and keep shelters open during the current economic downturn
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 382164580

Surdna Foundation, Inc. Awards a $250,000 Grant to Smart Growth America
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: Surdna Foundation, Inc.
Grant Amount: $250,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To launch initiative to influence stimulus-funded state transportation spending to ensure it goes to transportation projects that have better economic, environmental, and social outcomes
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Community/economic development; Economic crisis; Environment; Public affairs, finance; Transportation
Recipient EIN: 270038938

The Ford Foundation Awards a $137,000 Grant to Proteus Fund
Recipient: Proteus Fund
Location: Amherst, MA
ZIP Code: 01002-2385
Recipient URL: www.proteusfund.org/
Type of Recipient: Public policy, research; Public affairs, citizen participation
Grantmaker: The Ford Foundation
Grant Amount: $137,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For Media Democracy Fund donor collaborative to make grants and provide technical assistance to help grantees and partners with complex application process for federal stimulus funds. Foundation supplied information indicates subject focus of grant is media in the public interest
Types of Support: Program development; Technical assistance
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economic development; Media/communications; Public affairs, citizen participation; Public affairs, finance; Public policy, research
Recipient EIN: 043243004

Surdna Foundation, Inc. Awards a $100,000 Grant to Smart Growth America
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: Surdna Foundation, Inc.
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To launch initiative to influence stimulus-funded state transportation spending to ensure it goes to transportation projects that have better economic, environmental, and social outcomes
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Community/economic development; Economic crisis; Environment; Public affairs, finance; Transportation
Recipient EIN: 270038938

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to Newaygo County Community Services
Recipient: Newaygo County Community Services
Location: Fremont, MI
ZIP Code: 49412-9279
Recipient URL: www.nccscares.org/
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Human services
Recipient EIN: 386158533

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to Womens Home
Recipient: Womens Home
Location: Houston, TX
ZIP Code: 77006-3915
Recipient URL: www.thewomenshome.org/
Type of Recipient: Residential/custodial care; Women, centers/services
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Homeless; Mentally disabled; Residential/custodial care; Substance abusers; Women; Women, centers/services
Recipient EIN: 741467811

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards a $143,770 Grant to Gleaners Community Food Bank
Recipient: Gleaners Community Food Bank
Location: Detroit, MI
ZIP Code: 48207-3410
Recipient URL: www.gcfb.org/
Type of Recipient: Food banks
Grantmaker: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Grant Amount: $143,770
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 3 years
Description: For Green Ribbon Collaborative grant to sustain core operations
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food banks
Recipient EIN: 382156255

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $125,000 Grant to Middle Way House
Recipient: Middle Way House
Location: Bloomington, IN
ZIP Code: 47402-0095
Recipient URL: www.middlewayhouse.org/
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, temporary shelter; Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $125,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Family services, domestic violence; Housing/shelter, temporary shelter; Women
Recipient EIN: 237300355

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards a $115,000 Grant to Downtown Detroit Partnership
Recipient: Downtown Detroit Partnership
Location: Detroit, MI
ZIP Code: 48226-3360
Recipient URL: www.downtownpartnership.org/ddp/home.htm
Type of Recipient: Urban/community development
Grantmaker: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Grant Amount: $115,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For grant to sustain core operations
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Economic crisis; Urban/community development
Recipient EIN: 383293334

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards a $115,000 Grant to Jefferson East Business Association
Recipient: Jefferson East Business Association
Location: Detroit, MI
ZIP Code: 48215-2967
Recipient URL: www.jeffersoneast.org
Type of Recipient: Community development, business promotion
Grantmaker: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Grant Amount: $115,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For grant to sustain core operations for business organizing and outreach
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Community development, business promotion; Economic crisis
Recipient EIN: 383231066

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to YWCA of York
Recipient: YWCA of York
Location: York, PA
ZIP Code: 17403-5613
Recipient URL: www.ywcaofyork.org/
Type of Recipient: YM/YWCAs & YM/YWHAs
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Protestant agencies & churches; YM/YWCAs & YM/YWHAs
Recipient EIN: 231360889

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to Saint Francis Center
Recipient: Saint Francis Center
Location: Denver, CO
ZIP Code: 80205-2627
Recipient URL: www.sfcdenver.org/
Type of Recipient: Homeless, human services
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Homeless; Homeless, human services; Protestant agencies & churches
Recipient EIN: 841185856

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Recipient: Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Location: Saint Paul, MN
ZIP Code: 55108-1469
Recipient URL: www.lssmn.org/
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Human services; Protestant agencies & churches
Recipient EIN: 410872993

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to Sojourner Center
Recipient: Sojourner Center
Location: Phoenix, AZ
ZIP Code: 85036-0156
Recipient URL: www.sojournercenter.org/
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 942465081

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to YWCA of Spokane
Recipient: YWCA of Spokane
Location: Spokane, WA
ZIP Code: 99201-2117
Recipient URL: www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=cjITI8PHKoG&b=245242
Type of Recipient: YM/YWCAs & YM/YWHAs
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Protestant agencies & churches; YM/YWCAs & YM/YWHAs
Recipient EIN: 910565025

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to Gathering Place A Refuge for Rebuilding Lives
Recipient: Gathering Place A Refuge for Rebuilding Lives
Location: Denver, CO
ZIP Code: 80218-1704
Recipient URL: www.the-gatheringplace.org/
Type of Recipient: Homeless, human services
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Homeless; Homeless, human services; Women
Recipient EIN: 841021059

The Fund for New Jersey Awards a $85,000 Grant to New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund
Recipient: New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund
Location: Newark, NJ
ZIP Code: 07102-3805
Recipient URL: njcaef.org/
Type of Recipient: Public policy, research; Public affairs, public education
Grantmaker: The Fund for New Jersey
Grant Amount: $85,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For renewed support for advocacy and public education efforts in the areas of foreclosure prevention, healthcare and clean elections, and to improve lives of working families
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Housing/shelter; Housing/shelter, services; Public affairs; Public affairs, election regulation; Public policy, research
Recipient EIN: 222493628

The Rhode Island Foundation Awards a $50,000 Grant to West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation
Recipient: West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation
Location: Providence, RI
ZIP Code: 02907-2703
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, development
Grantmaker: The Rhode Island Foundation
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To increase the organization's capacity to convert foreclosed properties into affordable homes
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Housing/shelter, development; Housing/shelter, services
Recipient EIN: 237138165

The Rhode Island Foundation Awards a $50,000 Grant to Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless
Recipient: Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless
Location: Providence, RI
ZIP Code: 02903-4028
Type of Recipient: Human services, alliance; Homeless, human services
Grantmaker: The Rhode Island Foundation
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To provide homeless constituents with outreach, engagement, leadership development, and advocacy opportunities to affect change
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Homeless; Homeless, human services; Human services
Recipient EIN: 222894547

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $50,000 Grant to Family Scholar House
Recipient: Family Scholar House
Location: Louisville, KY
ZIP Code: 40204-6019
Recipient URL: www.projectwomen.org/
Type of Recipient: Education, services; Family services
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Education, services; Family services; Homeless; Single parents; Women
Recipient EIN: 611285124

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards a $50,000 Grant to Executive Service Corps of Detroit
Recipient: Executive Service Corps of Detroit
Location: Southfield, MI
ZIP Code: 48075-7738
Type of Recipient: Community/economic development, management/technical assistance; Community development, small businesses
Grantmaker: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For grant to sustain core operations for financial training program
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Community development, small businesses; Community/economic development; Economic crisis; Human services, financial counseling
Recipient EIN: 382421099

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards a $50,000 Grant to Food System Economic Partnership
Recipient: Food System Economic Partnership
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
ZIP Code: 48103-1560
Recipient URL: www.fsepmichigan.org/
Type of Recipient: Agriculture, sustainable programs; Economic development
Grantmaker: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For grant to sustain core operations for Farm to School program in Wayne County
Type of Support: General/operating support
Subjects: Agriculture, sustainable programs; Children/youth; Economic crisis; Economic development; Elementary/secondary education
Recipient EIN: 562535985

The Rhode Island Foundation Awards a $40,000 Grant to Corporation for Supportive Housing
Recipient: Corporation for Supportive Housing
Location: Providence, RI
ZIP Code: 02903-4028
Recipient URL: www.csh.org/
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, development; Human services
Grantmaker: The Rhode Island Foundation
Grant Amount: $40,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To help end homelessness in Rhode Island through supportive housing
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Homeless; Housing/shelter, development; Human services

The Rhode Island Foundation Awards a $35,000 Grant to Olneyville Housing Corporation
Recipient: Olneyville Housing Corporation
Location: Providence, RI
ZIP Code: 02909-3206
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, development
Grantmaker: The Rhode Island Foundation
Grant Amount: $35,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For the Olneyville Foreclosure Intervention Initiative
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Housing/shelter, development; Housing/shelter, expense aid; Housing/shelter, home owners
Recipient EIN: 223010422

The Rhode Island Foundation Awards a $35,000 Grant to Womens Development Corporation
Recipient: Womens Development Corporation
Location: Providence, RI
ZIP Code: 02907-1768
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, services; Women, centers/services
Grantmaker: The Rhode Island Foundation
Grant Amount: $35,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To expand the organization's capacity to provide affordable housing and recapture foreclosed properties statewide
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, development; Housing/shelter, home owners; Housing/shelter, services; Women; Women, centers/services
Recipient EIN: 050383354

The Seattle Foundation Awards a $15,000 Grant to Horn of Africa Services
Recipient: Horn of Africa Services
Location: Seattle, WA
ZIP Code: 98118-1600
Type of Recipient: Minorities/immigrants, centers/services
Grantmaker: The Seattle Foundation
Grant Amount: $15,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To support outreach program, Social Networks At Work In This Recession
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: African Americans/Blacks; Economic crisis; Immigrants/refugees; Minorities/immigrants, centers/services
Recipient EIN: 911897087

The Rhode Island Foundation Awards a $15,000 Grant to Housing Action Coalition of Rhode Island
Recipient: Housing Action Coalition of Rhode Island
Location: Providence, RI
ZIP Code: 02904-1815
Recipient URL: www.housingactionri.org
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, alliance; Housing/shelter, equal rights
Grantmaker: The Rhode Island Foundation
Grant Amount: $15,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To increase tenant outreach and engagement on housing and homelessness issues
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Homeless; Housing/shelter; Housing/shelter, owner/renter issues; Housing/shelter, services
Recipient EIN: 050493065

The Fund for New Jersey Awards a $15,000 Grant to Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Recipient: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, E.J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
Location: New Brunswick, NJ
ZIP Code: 08901-2008
Recipient URL: www.rutgers.edu/
Type of Recipient: Higher education, university
Grantmaker: The Fund for New Jersey
Grant Amount: $15,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For the research and analysis of foreclosures in N.J. and to conduct a convening to promote policy solutions
Types of Support: Conferences/seminars; Research
Subjects: Economic crisis; Government, state; Higher education, university; Housing/shelter; Housing/shelter, development
Recipient EIN: 226001086

El Pomar Foundation Awards a $10,000 Grant to Caring Ministries of Morgan County
Recipient: Caring Ministries of Morgan County
Location: Fort Morgan, CO
ZIP Code: 80701-3330
Type of Recipient: Human services, emergency aid
Grantmaker: El Pomar Foundation
Grant Amount: $10,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For direct services and basic needs
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Christian agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Human services, emergency aid
Recipient EIN: 742372008

El Pomar Foundation Awards a $7,000 Grant to Rural Communities Resource Center
Recipient: Rural Communities Resource Center
Location: Yuma, CO
ZIP Code: 80759-1916
Type of Recipient: Human services; Health care, rural areas
Grantmaker: El Pomar Foundation
Grant Amount: $7,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For direct services and substance, domestic, and child abuse programs
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Family services, domestic violence; Health care, rural areas; Human services; Substance abuse, services; Substance abusers; Women
Recipient EIN: 840959903

El Pomar Foundation Awards a $5,000 Grant to Elbert County Coalition for Outreach
Recipient: Elbert County Coalition for Outreach
Location: Elizabeth, CO
ZIP Code: 80107-1906
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: El Pomar Foundation
Grant Amount: $5,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For direct services and basic needs
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Human services
Recipient EIN: 870778979

El Pomar Foundation Awards a $5,000 Grant to SHARE, Inc.
Recipient: SHARE, Inc.
Location: Fort Morgan, CO
ZIP Code: 80701-0414
Recipient URL: www.sharemorgancounty.org
Type of Recipient: Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: El Pomar Foundation
Grant Amount: $5,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To support domestic and child abuse prevention programs
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Crime/violence prevention, child abuse; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Family services, domestic violence; Women
Recipient EIN: 742213761

El Pomar Foundation Awards a $5,000 Grant to Sexual Assault Response Advocates
Recipient: Sexual Assault Response Advocates
Location: Fort Morgan, CO
ZIP Code: 80701-2312
Recipient URL: www.sarainc.org/
Type of Recipient: Mental health/crisis services, rape victim services; Crime/violence prevention, sexual abuse
Grantmaker: El Pomar Foundation
Grant Amount: $5,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To support domestic and child abuse prevention programs
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Crime/violence prevention, child abuse; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence; Crime/violence prevention, sexual abuse; Economic crisis; Mental health/crisis services, rape victim services; Women
Recipient EIN: 205474742

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc. Awards $4,000,000 Program-related Investment to Florida Community Loan Fund
Recipient: Florida Community Loan Fund
Location: Orlando, FL
ZIP Code: 32801-1364
Recipient URL: fclf.org/
Type of Recipient: Urban/community development; Housing/shelter, development
Grantmaker: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc.
Grant Amount: $4,000,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: Low-interest loan
Types of Support: Capitalizing loan funds/other intermediaries; Program-related investments/loans
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter, development; Urban/community development
Recipient EIN: 650545058

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Awards a $110,000 Grant to River Network
Recipient: River Network
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97204-1511
Recipient URL: www.rivernetwork.org/
Type of Recipient: Environment, alliance; Environment, water resources
Grantmaker: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Grant Amount: $110,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: To continue work in Great Lakes and Southeast to strengthen stormwater policies and permits, maximize use of stimulus funding for water infrastructure and increase watershed community's understanding of Clean Water Act. Foundation supplied information indicates that geographic area served is in the following states, Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin
Types of Support: Program development; Technical assistance
Subjects: Community development, citizen coalitions; Economic crisis; Environment; Environment, water pollution; Environment, water resources
Recipient EIN: 930969979<
The Rhode Island Foundation Awards a $50,000 Grant to Newport Skills Alliance
Recipient: Newport Skills Alliance
Location: Newport, RI
ZIP Code: 02840
Type of Recipient: Employment, alliance; Community/economic development, alliance
Grantmaker: The Rhode Island Foundation
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To address regional workforce development challenges. Grant made through East Bay Community Action Program
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Community/economic development; Economic crisis; Employment; Employment, services

The Rhode Island Foundation Awards a $30,000 Grant to Community Housing Land Trust of Rhode Island
Recipient: Community Housing Land Trust of Rhode Island
Location: Providence, RI
ZIP Code: 02904-1815
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, development; Environment, land resources
Grantmaker: The Rhode Island Foundation
Grant Amount: $30,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To convert foreclosed properties into affordable homes
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Environment, land resources; Housing/shelter, development; Housing/shelter, home owners; Housing/shelter, services
Recipient EIN: 202274492

The Ford Foundation Awards a $137,300 Grant to Center for Analysis and Forecasting
Recipient: Center for Analysis and Forecasting
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Type of Recipient: Public affairs, research; Economics
Grantmaker: The Ford Foundation
Grant Amount: $137,300
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For final support for research on impacts of financial crisis on economic opportunities for rural poor and to draft policy recommendations to government and National Assembly
Types of Support: Publication; Research
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Economics; Government/public administration; Poverty studies; Public affairs; Public policy, research; Rural development; Vietnam

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $2,500,000 Grant to Feeding America
Recipient: Feeding America
Location: Chicago, IL
ZIP Code: 60601-2314
Recipient URL: www.feedingamerica.org/
Type of Recipient: Food banks
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $2,500,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Duration: 2 years
Description: For operating support and maintenance specifically for Truck Purchase Program
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food banks
Recipient EIN: 363673599

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $150,000 Grant to Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
Recipient: Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
ZIP Code: 78408-3921
Recipient URL: www.ccmetroministries.com
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $150,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Christian agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Human services
Recipient EIN: 742247261

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua
Recipient: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua
Location: Nashua, NH
ZIP Code: 03060-3165
Recipient URL: www.bgcn.com/
Type of Recipient: Boys & girls clubs
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Boys; Boys & girls clubs; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Girls
Recipient EIN: 237058376

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to Austin Childrens Shelter
Recipient: Austin Childrens Shelter
Location: Austin, TX
ZIP Code: 78701-2201
Recipient URL: www.austinchildrenshelter.org/
Type of Recipient: Residential/custodial care
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Residential/custodial care
Recipient EIN: 742320657

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to Coalition for the Homeless
Recipient: Coalition for the Homeless
Location: New York, NY
ZIP Code: 10038-2716
Recipient URL: www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/
Type of Recipient: Homeless, human services; Housing/shelter, homeless
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Homeless; Homeless, human services; Housing/shelter, homeless
Recipient EIN: 133072967

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to Advocates for Basic Legal Equality
Recipient: Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, ABLE AND LAWO Toledo
Location: Toledo, OH
ZIP Code: 43604-1373
Recipient URL: www.ablelaw.org/
Type of Recipient: Legal services; Civil/human rights, advocacy
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Civil/human rights, advocacy; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Legal services
Recipient EIN: 237376131

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to Chrysalis Center
Recipient: Chrysalis Center
Location: Hartford, CT
ZIP Code: 06105-3404
Recipient URL: www.chrysaliscenterct.org
Type of Recipient: Independent living, disability
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: AIDS, people with; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Homeless; Independent living, disability; Mentally disabled; Substance abusers
Recipient EIN: 060986069

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to Daughters of Charity Services of San Antonio
Recipient: Daughters of Charity Services of San Antonio
Location: San Antonio, TX
ZIP Code: 78211-3752
Recipient URL: www.dcssa.org/
Type of Recipient: Human services; Medical care, outpatient care
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Catholic agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Human services; Medical care, outpatient care
Recipient EIN: 746106876

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to Domestic Violence Legal Hotline
Recipient: Domestic Violence Legal Hotline
Location: Honolulu, HI
ZIP Code: 96801-3198
Recipient URL: www.stoptheviolence.org/
Type of Recipient: Legal services; Family services, domestic violence
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Children/youth; Crime/abuse victims; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Family services, domestic violence; Legal services; Women
Recipient EIN: 990290389

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $75,000 Grant to Boys and Girls Clubs of King County
Recipient: Boys and Girls Clubs of King County
Location: Seattle, WA
ZIP Code: 98101-1289
Recipient URL: www.positiveplace.org/
Type of Recipient: Boys & girls clubs
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $75,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Boys; Boys & girls clubs; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Girls
Recipient EIN: 910532600

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $75,000 Grant to Catholic Charities of Spokane
Recipient: Catholic Charities of Spokane
Location: Spokane, WA
ZIP Code: 99202-1309
Recipient URL: www.catholiccharitiesspokane.org/
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $75,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Catholic agencies & churches; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Human services
Recipient EIN: 910569880

The Kresge Foundation Awards a $75,000 Grant to Common Ground Community Housing Development Fund Corporation
Recipient: Common Ground Community Housing Development Fund Corporation
Location: New York, NY
ZIP Code: 10018-4531
Recipient URL: www.commonground.org/
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, development; Community development, neighborhood development
Grantmaker: The Kresge Foundation
Grant Amount: $75,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For general operating support for work related to the Economic Crisis Gap
Types of Support: General/operating support; Program development
Subjects: Community development, neighborhood development; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Homeless; Housing/shelter, development
Recipient EIN: 113048002

The Rhode Island Foundation Awards a $60,000 Grant to Crossroads Rhode Island
Recipient: Crossroads Rhode Island
Location: Providence, RI
ZIP Code: 02903-4028
Recipient URL: www.crossroadsri.org
Type of Recipient: Homeless, human services
Grantmaker: The Rhode Island Foundation
Grant Amount: $60,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To strengthen job skills and employment readiness for homeless and underemployed adults
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Employment, services; Homeless; Homeless, human services
Recipient EIN: 050259094

The Rhode Island Foundation Awards a $50,000 Grant to Amos House
Recipient: Amos House
Location: Providence, RI
ZIP Code: 02907-1110
Recipient URL: amoshouse.com
Type of Recipient: Human services
Grantmaker: The Rhode Island Foundation
Grant Amount: $50,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For job training
Type of Support: Program development
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Employment, training; Human services
Recipient EIN: 050387218

The Ford Foundation Awards a $100,000 Grant to National Housing Institute
Recipient: National Housing Institute
Location: Montclair, NJ
ZIP Code: 07042-2663
Recipient URL: www.nhi.org/
Type of Recipient: Housing/shelter, research; Community/economic development, research
Grantmaker: The Ford Foundation
Grant Amount: $100,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: To track federal stimulus programs and analyze effectiveness of outcomes on communities in need of revitalization. Foundation supplied information indicates focus of grant is on urban opportunity
Types of Support: Program development; Research
Subjects: Community/economic development; Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Housing/shelter; Housing/shelter, development; Public affairs, finance; Urban/community development
Recipient EIN: 222432179

The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Awards a $200,000 Grant to Oregon Food Bank
Recipient: Oregon Food Bank
Location: Portland, OR
ZIP Code: 97238-5370
Recipient URL: www.oregonfoodbank.org/
Type of Recipient: Food banks
Grantmaker: The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
Grant Amount: $200,000
Year Authorized: 2009
Description: For Bulk Food Purchase
Type of Support: Equipment
Subjects: Economic crisis; Economically disadvantaged; Food banks
Recipient EIN: 930785786

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