Companies that give out grants for non-profit organizations?

Question

My mom is the founder of a non-profit organization. We have tried to find people who give out grants and havent had much luck.
Does anyone know of any companies that give them out?

Answer 1

Your best bet is to seek for private grants or grants from private foundations.

The best resource for this is Foundation Center http://www.fdncenter.org . They have a very good database covering all organizations giving grants and you can find foundations that are interested in supporting your type of cause. However, it's a subscription based website ($19.95 per month I think is the cheapest subscription price). But it certainly is worth the fee. You can subscribe one month, and make sure you get all the info you need and then stop the subscription.

If you want to try federal sources, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants.

CFDA has several ways to search for grants. I suggest you search by beneficiary and select Private Non Profit Organization and you can find listings of grants available http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.BROWSE_BENEF_RPT.show

Big corporations mostly have corporate giving programs. They give to 501c3 organizations and are very specific in terms of the causes they support:

Dell Foundation http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/corp/foundation/en/index?c=us&l=en&s=corp
Recipients are 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and objective is to address the health and human services, the education, and the technology access for youth. Specifically says that they do NOT provide grants for individuals

Microsoft http://www.microsoft.com/citizenship/giving/
Provides support to Community-Based Technology and Learning Center (CTLC) organizations including Nonprofit—in the United States, 501(c)(3) designation—or a nongovernmental organization; Government funded and operated—a nonprofit organization that receives government funding or is a partner with a governmental; and schools. Specifically says that they do NOT give to individuals

Philip Morris http://www.philipmorrisusa.com/en/our_initiatives/community_involvement.asp
Provides financial and in-kind contributions to local organizations, and through sponsorship of community events. Again, applicants must be non-profit, charitable organizations tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Individuals are again NOT eligible.

Answer 2

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Companies that give out grants for non-profit organizations?
My mom is the founder of a non-profit organization. We have tried to find people who give out grants and havent had much luck.
Does anyone know of any companies that give them out?

Answer 3

Companies that give out grants for non-profit organizations?
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Answer 4

There are plenty of websites were you can research grantors. The best one I know of is Grantstation.com. You need to be a member to use the search function, but if you're a founder of a non-profit then it's probably worth it seeing as how you're always going to need more funding.

Answer 5

Dear Sir/ Madam:

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You may donate some of the following:

• Medicines
• Toiletries
• Canned foods, noodles, breads, Rice, mineral water
• Unused old clothes, blankets


In view of this, our foundation active in medical missions, scholarship grants and feeding programs, for the benefit of uplifting the lives of Filipinos in general and Typhoon Yolanda in particular, wishes to enlist your support so that we may be able to undertake our mission in serving typhoon victims uninterrupted. Our foundation’s credentials and past engagements are attached herewith for reference.

Your cash donation will go a long way in rebuilding the lives of Filipinos in typhoon-hit areas of the Philippines. We ardently pray for your support as a partner in our endeavors. Thank you.


Respectfully yours,


Catherine D. Co
Founding Chair

Answer 6

There are several sites on the web for just that- including big ones like the ford foundation etc. I think you can even get books in the book store....

Answer 7

http://www.cfda.gov
http://www.grants.gov

Also search the websites of major companies like Microsoft, Barnes and Noble, Wal-Mart, etc.

Answer 8

When requesting sponsorships, should I send it to the companies in my area or to the corporate office?

Answer 9

Check this out

http://tinyurl.com/yndyyy

Answer 10

thank you all for answering my question.