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Cross Charitable Foundation

Bozeman, MT

The foundation funds education, homelessness and assistance for oppressed people, wildlife and environmental conservation, and dog health and welfare in Idaho, Utah, Montana, and Wyoming. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; organizations must be invited by the Board to apply.

United Jewish Foundation

Bloomfield Hills, MI

The United Jewish Foundation supports Jewish community continuity, including Jewish organizations, older adults, education, children, medical research, and related services. Its 2025 grants had a median of $18,000, though awards ranged widely; 87% of grant dollars went to Michigan, with some support elsewhere in the U.S. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME

It is the mission of the college to engage students of uncommon promise in an intense full-time education of their minds, exploration of their creative faculties, and development of their social and leadership abilities in a four-year course of study and residence that concludes with a baccalaureate degree in the liberal arts. The full text of the college's mission statement is available on the organization's website at https://www.bowdoin.edu/about/mission/index.html (all lower case).

The Aerospace Corporation

Chantilly, VA

Our purpose is to assist the government and other customers in conception, design, acquisition and operations of space and other complex systems. Mission: Working to improve effectiveness for space operations and end-user communities, contributing to acquisition success and to 100% mission success.

Comora Family Foundation

New York, NY

The foundation supports a broad range of charitable organizations, including those focused on youth sports, hunger relief, education, health, and the arts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $195,000, with a median grant of $1,000; 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. It accepts applications in any form with no deadlines or award restrictions; contact Mark S. Comora.

Manitou Fund

White Bear Lake, MN

Manitou Fund supports a range of charitable purposes, including capital projects, programs, and scholarships; in 2024, grants ranged from $10,000 to $1.75 million, with a median of $50,000. Its 2024 giving was concentrated in California and Minnesota, with additional grants in New York, Florida, and Rhode Island. The fund gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Parley Foundation

New York, NY

To develop, organize, and implement various "parley" conferences. These conferences are designed to facilitate discussion and awareness of various topics related to the health of the oceans and protection and conservation efforts.

American Ornithological Society

Chicago, IL

See schedule othe American Ornithological Society (AOS) is an international membership organization that connects ornithologists, science, and bird conservation by supporting science that advances the understanding and conservation of birds, promoting broad access to ornithological science, supporting ornithologists throughout their career paths, and fostering a welcoming, diverse, supportive, and dynamic ornithological community.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation

Melbourne, FL

Bernard W Abrams Family Foundation

Atlanta, GA

The foundation supports established 501(c)(3) organizations across areas including culture and education, youth development, healthcare, conservation, and community services. In 2024, its 50 grants ranged from $250 to $12,000, with a median of $1,500; funding went mainly to organizations in the District of Columbia, Illinois, Georgia, New York, and Virginia. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

American Electric Power Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The American Electric Power Foundation funds STEM education, basic needs such as hunger and housing, social justice, and environmental protection. Its 2025 grants had a median of $10,000, with awards ranging from $500 to about $1.43 million; funding is concentrated in Ohio, with grants also going to states including Texas, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia. It accepts applications only from preselected organizations invited through a local AEP Operating Company and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Puget Sound Energy Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Puget Sound Energy Foundation funds nonprofits serving communities where PSE has a service or generation presence, primarily in Washington, across household needs, education and workforce pathways, climate resilience, and community safety. Grants vary widely; in 2024 they ranged from $13 to $100,000, with a $500 median, while its 2026 disaster-focused competitive program offers up to $15,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but eligible local nonprofits can apply through that competitive program.