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Foundations Grant Funds for California Higher Education Page

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101		La Quinta, CA
102		Loomis, CA
103		TIBURON, CA
104		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
105		SACRAMENTO, CA
106		PALMDALE, CA
107		SANTEE, CA
108		MANTECA, CA
109		UKIAH, CA
110		San Mateo, CA
111		Alhambra, CA
112		ESCONDIDO, CA
113		ESCONDIDO, CA
114		EL CENTRO, CA
115		LA JOLLA, CA
116		ESCONDIDO, CA
117		TORRANCE, CA
118		LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA
119		LAGUNA HILLS, CA
120		IRVINE, CA
121		San Diego, CA
122		ORANGE, CA
123		BEVERLY HILLS, CA
124		Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
125		DEL MAR, CA
126		SOLVANG, CA
127		Irvine, CA
128		ONTARIO, CA
129		CORONADO, CA
130		CHULA VISTA, CA
131		Carlsbad, CA
132		RIVERSIDE, CA
133		LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA
134		San Diego, CA
135		SAN DIEGO, CA
136		ENCINITAS, CA
137		SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
138		VISTA, CA
139		Rohnert Park, CA
140		San Diego, CA
141		SANTA ANA, CA
142		Laguna Niguel, CA
143		Westchester, CA
144		SEAL BEACH, CA
145		RIVERSIDE, CA
146		TARZANA, CA
147		MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
148		GLENDALE, CA
149		MADERA, CA
150		SAN FRANCISCO, CA

TO PROMOTE PHOTOGRAPHY AS A FINE ART; TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES, ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO ASPIRING AND STRUGGLING FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHERS; TO ASSIST ART SCHOOLS IN DEVELOPING THEIR PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENTS; TO ACQUIRE BY PURCHASE OR GIFT, SUCH PROPERTY WHETHER REAL OR PERSONAL TO FACILITATE THE FOREGOING PURPOSES.

PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS

PROVIDES FOR CHILDREN IN KIBERA, A SLUM IN NAIROBI, KENYA, ATTEND BOARDING SCHOOLS.

LENDING OF ARTWORK TO MUSEUMS, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER LOCATIONS FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY, INCLUDING THE SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN

AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AND GRANTS TO SUPPORT SACRAMENTO AREA YOUTH WHO ARE ENGAGED IN GOLF, HOSPITALITY, AND FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRIES. GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO NEEDY STUDENTS AND YOUTH GOLF PARTICIPANTS.

THE PURPOSE OF IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY SERVING IN THE MILITARY AS WELL AS THOSE WHO DESIRE TO SERVE. WE DO THIS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS INCLUDING FINANCIAL EDUCATION, CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFINGS REGARDING SERVICE ACADEMY APPOINTMENTS AND SELECTIVE SERVICE EDUCATION. IN 2021 WE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 1,568 FAMILIES VIA IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL EDUCATION BY PARTICIPATING WITH THE DOD, USAFA, USNA, USMA, USMMA, THE SSS, AND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS. IN ADDITION WE PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MILITARY MEMBERS PRE AND POST DEPLOYMENT AS WELL AS ONE ON ONE FINANCIAL EDUCATION REGARDING MILITARY FINANCE.

TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C) (3) BY:A. PROMOTING THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE THE UNIVERSITY ;B. FOSTERING AND CONTINUING THE MORAL, SPIRITUAL AND INTELLECTUAL IDEALS TAUGHT AND INSPIRED BY THE UNIVERSITY;C. SUPPORTING THE UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EDUCATIONAL POLICIES and PROGRAMS SERVICE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE THE UNIVERSITY AS A LEADER AMONG AMERICAN AND CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES;D. ASSISTING IN SECURING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE NEEDS THE UNIVERSITY;E. LENDING SUPPORT TO PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES STUDENTS THE UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING ASSISTING THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THESE STUDENTS THROUGH SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, AND;F. DEVELOPING ALUMNI FELLOWSHIP AND COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE LOCAL AND REGIONAL .

The Association was established to gather and maintain a list of gradudates to act as a clearing house for information. The data gathered will be used for class reunions and as a resource for members. The Association will sponsor an annual social event for its members at cost. The Association will provide funds in the form of scholarships for individual graduates and has established scholarship funds with The Community Foundation of Mendocino County and The Mendocino College Foundation.

To improve the quality of life in the Francisco Peninsula area by supporting programs that foster educational growth and to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships and awards.

College access and success organization for low-income students

The providED FIVE RECIPIENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS OF $1,500 EACH FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.The disburseD the funds via check FOR $1,500 paid to both the FIVE recipientS and theIR qualified educational institution in furtherance of ITS exempt purpose.

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROVIDE BETTER TRAINING, EQUIPMENT, RECOGNITION, TEAM BUILDING, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND MORE TO THE FIREFIGHTERS

SCHOLARSHIPS TO 30 GRADUATING SENIORS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Charitable organization supporting education through awards of scholarships within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and Section 23701d of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.

PROVIDES AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANDS FOR VARIOUS CIVIC PROJECTS LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY

YOUTH - DEVELOPED, PROMOTED AND REGULATED A PROGRAM FOR APPROXIMATELY 530 CHILDREN RANGING IN AGE FROM 5 TO 18 YEARS OLD IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA BY ORGANIZING LOCAL COMPETITION, PROMULGATING RULES, ORGANIZING OFFICIALS, PRESENTING CLINICS AND ENCOURAGING THE GROWTH OF SPORTSMANSHIP. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - PROVIDED DESERVING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WITH COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.

THE ORGANIZATION ENRICHES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PRESENTATIONS OF LIVE PROFESSIONAL MUSIC AND ART PERFORMANCES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MUSICAL EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL YOUTH, KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COLLEGE.

FUNDRAISING FOR GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDCARE PROGRAMS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL AT ELEMENTARY LEVEL.

Provides , grants and scholarships for the benefit of the developmentally disabled, provides help funds and funding for conferences, training and activities for persons with disabilities.

Service Above SelfRotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. is the worlds first service club. Rotarians carry out a variety of humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. Since its founding in 1905, has grown to include some 1.2 million service-minded men and women belonging to more than 30,000 clubs in 166 countries in the world. Rotarians meet weekly for fellowship and interesting and informative programs dealing with topics of local and global importance. Membership reflects a cross-section of community representation. is widely regarded as the worlds largest private provider of educational scholarships. The Foundation provides each year some $90 million for scholarships, cultural exchanges, and humanitarian projects that improve the qualit

TO PROVIDE RELIEF FUNDS TO THE EMPLOYEES AND FAMILIES OF THE DEPARTMENT IN THE EVENT OF DEATH,SERIOUS INJURY,CRITICAL ILLNESS OR WHEN THE NEED ARISES FROM ANY OTHER CATASTROPHIC CIRCUMSTANCES, THE MAY ASLO UNDERWRITES EXPENSES OF HIGHER EDUCATION OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR THE CHILDREN OF EMPLOYEES DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

Give scholarships to lower income students to attend college or a trade school. High school counselors choose the students.

GRANT SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

GRANT MAKING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AND LOS ALAMOS. PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FROM THE AND LOS ALAMOS.

Provide scholarships to needs based students

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS WHO ARE COLLEGE BOUND AND WHO MEET CERTAIN ACADEMIC CRITERIA. QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE CANDIDATES SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, WRITING SAMPLE AND COUNSELOR REFERRAL. THESE APPLICATIONS ARE FOLLOWED BY AN INTERVIEW WITH A 3 PERSON COMMITTEE. COMMITTEE APPROVES ALL SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED.

Established in 1993, the Naval Helicopter Association has supported members of the Naval rotary wing community active duty personnel, veterans, and their dependents, in pursuit of higher education goals by providing scholarships to major universities on behalf of selected students.

ASSIST LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING YMCA, BOYS and GIRLS CLUB, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND MANY OTHER COMMUNITY PROJECTS.

Provided scholarships to students at a variety of universities and colleges. Monies are paid directly to schools for the benefit of students.

TO ASSIST HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN REACHING THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION GOALS.

THE ORGANIZATION RAISES MONEY IN THE COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO FUND LOCAL CHARITIES AND PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE YOUTH OF THE AREA.

DISTRIBUTED TO RECIPIENTS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

PROVIDE MEALS TO THE ELDERLY AND SCHOLARSHIPS

CONTINUED EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION AND A VALUES-BASED CURRICULUM WHICH ENABLES GRADUATING SENIOR ADMITTANCE TO POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS AND COLLEGES OF THEIR CHOICE. STUDENTS LOGGED ABOUT 3000 HOURS OF HUMANITARIAN AND ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITY SERVICES WITH A VARIETY OF LOCAL and GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS.

THE HAS BEEN FORMED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. EACH RECIPIENT IS REQUIRED TO USE THE FOR STUDY AT AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION THAT NORMALLY HAS A REGULARLY ORGANIZED BODY OF STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE PLACE WHERE THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE CARRIED ON.

SUPPORT FOR YOUTH SPORTS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Provide four scholarships

PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE BO8UND FINE ARTS STUDENTS and SPREADING CULTURAL AWARENESS OF GOSPEL MUSIC NEGRO SPIRITUALS, BLUES AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO MUSIC.

GRANT SCHOLARSHIPS TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS, AND IMPROVING STUDYING ENVIRONMENT BY BUILDING CLASSROOMS AND PURCHASING NEW EQUIPMENTS.

To support local charities and provide local scholarships.

granted and funded 10e college scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

TO PROVIDE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING STUDENTS AND TO PROVIDEVARIOUS FORMS OF ASSISTANCE TO UNDER PRIVILEGED PERSONS.

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO FOUR INDIVIDUALS

SCHOLARSHIPS TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

To award scholarships to disadvantaged children which will enable them to obtain a quality .

TO PROVIDE MONETARY SUPPORT FOR THE COLLEGE FOR GIRLS, LOCATED IN NAWANSHAR PUNJAB, INDIA. THE COLLEGE IS A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE THAT GIVES FREE EDUCATION TO GIRLS IN A SAFE GATED ENVIRONMENT. THE COLLEGE OFFERS A FIVE YEAR PROGRAM WHERE THE STUDENT EARNS THE EQUIVALENT TO A BACHELOR DEGREE.

IS DEDICATED TO INCREASING NUMBER OF LGBT JUDGES ON BENCH THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, SUPPORTING LGBT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS, SUMMER STIPENDS, AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR LGBT LAW STUDENTS AND YOUR ATTORNEYS SEEDING TO HELP LGBT COMMUNITY THROUGH LEGAL WORK.

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