by Adam Liebowitz | Sep 15, 2014
The New York Foundation is a steadfast supporter of community organizing and advocacy in New York City. We believe that the resilience and vitality of its neighborhoods is the city’s greatest resource. Our grants support community-initiated solutions to solve local...
by Adam Liebowitz | Sep 9, 2014
The Local Economies Project of the New World Foundation supports vibrant, interconnected communities that are powered by the people who live there. We see food and farming as a cornerstone of every region, so our major initiatives revolve around food hubs...
by Adam Liebowitz | Sep 9, 2014
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, The John Merck Fund (JMF) was established in 1970 by the late Serena Merck and is now in its third generation of family leadership. Starting in 2012, The John Merck Fund will spend all of its assets over the next ten years to spur...
by Adam Liebowitz | Sep 4, 2014
Since 1946, the Lucius and Eva Eastman Fund has been committed to social change by supporting grassroots organizations throughout the country and internationally. Interests of the Fund include youth development; food justice; sustainability; women’s issues;...
by Adam Liebowitz | Aug 19, 2014
North Star Fund is New York’s community foundation supporting grassroots groups leading the movement for equality, economic justice and peace. By organizing donors, raising money for grants, and providing technical assistance, we support efforts ranging from...