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THE BE BUNCHFUL SEAL OF APPRECIATION
To BE BUNCHFUL is to share your wealth and abundance with others. Although this current campaign was initiated out of Covid-19, it should be noted that the BE BUNCHFUL initiative itself is greater than just one cause. It is a recognition of those who give back to help others, highlighting the true impact of giving.
The organizations listed below have received the 2020 BE BUNCHFUL Seal for significant donations to Coronavirus relief. It is not a comprehensive list, and we encourage you to submit others.
RECENT DONATION: $35 MILLION USD
Donation Date: 3/31/2020
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RECENT DONATION: $35 MILLION USD
Donation Date: 3/31/2020
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RECENT DONATION: $35 MILLION USD
Donation Date: 3/31/2020
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RECENT DONATION: $35 MILLION USD
Donation Date: 3/31/2020
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RECENT DONATION: $35 MILLION USD
AbbVie Pharmaceuticals combines advanced science with expertise to make strides in drug and treatment discovery, making a remarkable impact on people’s lives.
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To International Medical Corps, Direct Relief, Feeding America, and other nonprofit partners to support their Covid-19 relief efforts.
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RECENT DONATION: $210 MILLION USD
The Visa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Visa, works with charitable organizations to support underserved people and communities.
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Pledge to support charities and nongovernmental organizations following the spread of Covid-19. Of the pledge, $10 million is designated for immediate emergency relief through frontline charitable organizations working in public health and food relief worldwide.
A pledge of $60 million USD over five years will be doled out in grants to nongovernmental organizations that support small businesses and entrepreneurs, with a focus on women’s economic development.
The bank has pledged an additional $140 million USD to investment groups making loans to small and micro businesses.
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RECENT DONATION: $50 MILLION USD
The Cabrini Foundation supports programs that meet the unmet healthcare needs of individuals, families and communities throughout New York State.
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Pledge to support nonprofit organizations across New York State to address health-related needs resulting from Covid-19.
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RECENT DONATION: $5 MILLION USD
Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC is an American brewing company. Their Dream is to be the Best Beer Company Bringing People Together For a Better World!
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The American Red Cross to identify sports arenas and stadiums that can be used as temporary blood-drive centers.
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RECENT DONATION: $5 MILLION USD
Banking Industry. Citizens Bank is Committed to support communities and businesses dealing with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Charities in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island will receive grants for broad relief efforts. Grants and loans will also be available for small businesses.
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RECENT DONATION: $5 MILLION USD
The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation partners with local communities to increase access to care, support dental education and fund research
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To organizations across its 15-state service area that are supporting coronavirus-response efforts for at-risk populations. Of the total, $3.5 million will go to federally qualified health centers, which are government-funded clinics that provide primary-care services for people most in need
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RECENT DONATION: $5 MILLION USD
We Store Food. The backbone and core strength of Lineage Logistics is our network of sophisticated, strategically located cold storage facilities.
Where They Have Donated
To support relief efforts, including $1 million to Feeding America’s Covid-19 Response Fund. The Michigan company is also creating a Share A Meal campaign that aims to provide 100 million meals to people in need due to the crisis.
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RECENT DONATION: $48.5 MILLION USD
Lilly Endowment Inc., is a private philanthropic foundation supporting the causes of religion, education and community development.
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To help nonprofit groups, particularly those in Indiana respond to the Covid-19 crisis, Indiana United Ways has received $30 million to distribute resources through its statewide network of local United Ways. A separate grant of $3.5 million went to United Way of Central Indiana to meet basic needs of people living in the five counties it serves outside Marion County.
Additionally, the foundation gave the Salvation Army $15 million for its work both nationally and focused in Indiana.
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RECENT DONATION: $4.9 MILLION USD
Lilly Endowment Inc., is a private philanthropic foundation supporting the causes of religion, education and community development.
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To help nonprofit groups, particularly those in Indiana respond to the Covid-19 crisis, Indiana United Ways has received $30 million to distribute resources through its statewide network of local United Ways. A separate grant of $3.5 million went to United Way of Central Indiana to meet basic needs of people living in the five counties it serves outside Marion County.
Additionally, the foundation gave the Salvation Army $15 million for its work both nationally and focused in Indiana.
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lillyendowment.org
RECENT DONATION: $4 MILLION USD
We believe that wellness is more than the absence of illness. Wellness means health of body, mind and spirit. Wellness means an abundance of justice, equity and voice.
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Commitment to provide support for frontline health workers; financial relief for economically disadvantaged people, particularly immigrants and seniors; and protections for Asian Americans experiencing race-based harassment and assaults as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Of the pledge, $1 million will go to community clinics in California and the associations that advocate on their behalf.
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RECENT DONATION: $4 MILLION USD
Comerica Bank and the Charitable Foundation support charitable 501 c 3 organizations that align with our priorities.
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Community Development Financial institutions that support nonprofit organizations and small businesses affected by the Covid-19 crisis
Community Service Organizations that provide services to young people, seniors, and other vulnerable populations also will receive grants as part of this effort, with a particular focus on food insecurities and access to health care.
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RECENT DONATION: $4 MILLION USD
The Weinberg Foundation fulfills its mission to help those in greatest need by providing grants within five core focus areas
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Its current grantees to provide emergency operational funding during the Covid-19 crisis. Of the commitment, $2.6 million has already been paid to 55 of its grantees.
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RECENT DONATION: $35 MILLION USD
Producer of computer memory and computer data storage, including dynamic random-access memory, flash memory, and USB flash drives.
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The Micron Foundation is creating a $10 million Covid-19 Relief Fund for worldwide economic-recovery programs. The technology company is providing in-kind support to small businesses and by donating facilities and supplies for emergency medical workers.
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RECENT DONATION: $3.3 MILLION USD
The focus of the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is creating active, healthy spaces across Tennessee that connect people and foster a sense of community.
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To food banks across the state. Grants include $750,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, in Nashville, and $750,000 to the Mid-South Food Bank, in Memphis.
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RECENT DONATION: $3 MILLION USD
Bacardi Limited is the largest American privately held, family-owned spirits company in the world, including over 200 brands and labels, including, BACARDÍ® rum, GREY GOOSE® vodka, PATRÓN® tequila, DEWAR’S® Blended Scotch whisky, BOMBAY
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RaiseYourSpirits, a campaign to support bars and restaurants that are closed and experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic
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RECENT DONATION: $3 MILLION USD
Bloomberg Philanthropies works to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. Mike Bloomberg’s entrepreneurial spirit, public policy experience, and belief in the power of cities to take action helps define Bloomberg Philanthropies’ distinct approach to driving change.
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Johns Hopkins University for research into the potential therapeutic uses of plasma taken from people who have recovered from Covid-19. The State of Maryland is matching the donation with $1 million in public funding.
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RECENT DONATION: $3 MILLION USD
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DOW Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund, Direct Relief, and other groups for coronavirus-relief efforts both globally and in the communities where the chemical company does business.
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RECENT DONATION: $25 MILLION
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is using technology to help solve some of our toughest challenges — from preventing and eradicating disease, to improving learning experiences for kids, to reforming the criminal justice system.
Founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015, CZI’s mission is to build a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone.
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Covid-19 Therapeutics Accelerator, a global effort that was started earlier this month with seed grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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RECENT DONATION: $25 MILLION
Truist is a Bank holding company
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Support of basic needs, medical supplies, and relief of financial hardship due to Covid-19. $1 million each to LiftFund and Natural Capital Investment Fund, which are both community development financial institutions that support small businesses.
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RECENT DONATION: $25 MILLION
Home Improvement, Flooring Installation, Windows, Fencing, Kitchen, Bathroom Improvement.
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Grants and in-kind donations to benefit the coronavirus relief effort. Among the first grants announced is $1.5 million to the Covid-19 Response Fund, a joint project of the Foundation for the Carolinas and United Way of Central Carolinas to aid residents of Charlotte, N.C.
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RECENT DONATION: $23 MILLION
Philanthropic Organization.
At UJA, we care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, helping to respond to crises close to home and far away that shape our Jewish future.
Within each of these areas, we tackle issues that are in the headlines and also those that aren’t trending but are no less important. To address each issue, we distribute funds to hundreds of nonprofits in New York, in Israel, and around the world. On top of that, we’re continuously gathering knowledge about emerging or unmet needs in the communities we serve. To meet those needs, we leverage relationships, know-how, and financial resources to create solutions from the bottom up.
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Grants and loans to provide immediate financial aid to people in New York who are facing food insecurity and economic hardship. The Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty has received $1.8 million in operating support and to help stock local food pantries.
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RECENT DONATION: $2 MILLION
The Avangrid Foundation primarily invests in qualified charitable organizations, programs and philanthropic partnerships in communities where AVANGRID operates.
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Pledge to support national and local organizations that help vulnerable communities as they deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The energy company has committed $1 million to support emergency needs in New York, Maine, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
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RECENT DONATION: $2 MILLION
Cedars-Sinai is a nonprofit academic healthcare organization serving the diverse Los Angeles community and beyond. With pioneering medical research achievements, education programs defining the future of healthcare, and wide-ranging community benefit activities, we’re setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care.
Where They Have Donated
Local programs that provide housing, food assistance, and access to health care for those in need in Los Angeles. Among the grants given is $1 million to the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County to establish a telehealth program and $150,000 to Project Angel Food to buy shelf-stable emergency food packages.
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RECENT DONATION: $2 MILLION
The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products, based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
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Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières to support its work to treat people sick with Covid-19 in poorer and highly affected countries. The cosmetics company is also dedicating its manufacturing facility in Melville, N.Y., to produce hand sanitizer for medical workers and other high-need groups.
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RECENT DONATION: $2 MILLION
Lysol is a brand name of cleaning and disinfecting products distributed by the Reckitt Benckiser company. Start HEALTHING with Lysol. Lysol cleaning products and sanitizers offer your family an effective defense against germs.
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CDC Foundation for its crowdfunding campaign called All of Us: Combat Coronavirus.
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RECENT DONATION: $2 MILLION
New Balance Foundation funds highly effective non-profit initiatives that foster healthier, more resilient communities, with a specific need.
Since 1981, New Balance Foundation has invested in research, and clinical, educational and community programs that promote healthy lifestyles, children’s fitness and nutrition, and overall community wellness. Our primary focus is the prevention of childhood obesity. We recognize the root causes of childhood obesity are complex, and change will be slow to take hold. That’s why New Balance Foundation is committed for the long-term. We are investing in resilient partnerships that are research-driven, collaborative in nature, and innovative in approach. Together with our partners, we will turn the tide on this 21st-century epidemic.
Since its inception, New Balance Foundation has granted more than $100 million to best-in-class non-profits. We will distribute approximately $7 million in 2019.
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To organizations responding to the coronavirus pandemic, including Global Giving, No Kid Hungry, and a selection of local food banks throughout the United States.
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RECENT DONATION: $2 MILLION
S&P Global Foundation is more than philanthropy. It’s making a difference by finding essential connections between our skills and the needs of society.
Where They Have Donated
To support the global response to Covid-19, specifically focusing on food scarcity and medical supplies. Initial grantees include the Unicef Covid-19 Fund, Direct Relief, Feeding America’s Covid-19 Response Fund, the Food Bank of New York City’s Covid-19 Readiness Response, and Give2Asia.
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RECENT DONATION: $175 MILLION
We are proud of our legacy of serving and supporting those in need throughout the United States. We use our resources and expertise to address complex societal issues and pave a path to stability and financial success for the underserved.
Where They Have Donated
To make donations toward food, shelter, small business, and housing stability, as well as to provide help to public-health organizations during the coronavirus pandemic. Among the grants is $1 million to Feeding America to support its 200 partnering food banks nationwide.
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RECENT DONATION: $15 MILLION
We engage communities through philanthropy, financial and career education, and urban development.
Where They Have Donated
To support coronavirus-relief efforts globally. Of the total, $5 million will be directed to the United Nations Foundation and World Health Organization’s Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund. Another $5 million will go to No Kid Hungry to support emergency food-distribution programs in the United States. The remaining $5 million will be disbursed to international efforts in countries that are severely affected by the pandemic.
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RECENT DONATION: $15 MILLION
Google LLC is an American multinational technology company. Specializes in Internet related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, a search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware.
Where They Have Donated
Grants to nonprofit groups that are helping small and midsize businesses. This commitment is part of the tech giant’s commitment of $200 million to create an investment fund that will support nongovernmental organizations, nonprofit financial institutions, and other banking groups to make grants and loans to small businesses.
In addition, Google is giving $250 million in advertising credits to help the World Health Organization and more than 100 government agencies disseminate critical information on how to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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RECENT DONATION: $14.3 MILLION
Seattle Foundation partners to ignite powerful, rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all. Seattle Foundation strengthens the health and vitality of our community by connecting generous people with well-informed philanthropic strategies.
Where They Have Donated
Covid-19 Response Fund to aid community-based organizations that are providing emergency assistance, including financial support, health care, and child care, to people working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle.
Among the foundation and corporate donors to the fund are the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, KeyBank, Liberty Mutual, the Microsoft Alumni Network, Nordstrom, the Northwest Area Foundation.
NW Children’s Foundation, Puget Sound Energy Foundation, the Seattle Seahawks, the T-Mobile Foundation, Target, Tencent America, the Wells Fargo Foundation, and Weyerhaeuser.
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RECENT DONATION: $12.5 MILLION
Amgen is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. Amgen is a values-based company, deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious illnesses.
Where They Have Donated
Direct Relief, International Medical Corps, and other organizations. Support emergency response efforts to address the spread of the novel coronavirus in the United States and abroad.
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RECENT DONATION: $100 MILLION USD
Its diversified business includes consumer and professional electronics, gaming, entertainment and financial services
Where They Have Donated
Creating the Sony Global Relief Fund for Covid-19, which will support people and organizations, who are affected by the coronavirus around the world. The electronics manufacturer gave $10 million to the Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund, a joint project of the United Nations Foundation and the World Health Organization. Other recipients include Médecins Sans Frontières, Unicef, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
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RECENT DONATION: $10 MILLION USD
AT&T is the fastest network for iPhones. Fastest based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data median download speeds on Apple Manufactured phones for Q1 2020.
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To create a Distance Learning and Family Connections Fund that will support students and their families who are experiencing school closures. The telecommunications company has given $1 million to Khan Academy for its online learning platform.
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RECENT DONATION: $10 MILLION USD
The Biogen Foundation supports access to science education and to essential human services for children and their families in the communities in which Biogen facilities are located.
The Biogen Foundation is committed to sparking a passion for science and discovery, supporting effective science education initiatives and strengthening efforts to make science education and science careers accessible to diverse populations.
Where They Have Donated
To create a Distance Learning and Family Connections Fund that will support students and their families who are experiencing school closures. The telecommunications company has given $1 million to Khan Academy for its online learning platform. The commitment includes a gift of medical equipment and supplies to Partners HealthCare, in Massachusetts.
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RECENT DONATION: $10 MILLION USD
To dramatically improve the health and well-being of all people and communities of Western North Carolina. Dogwood Health Trust is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. These values inform our purpose, our strategies and our decisions.
Compassion with Courage. We will be bold in pursuing our commitment to the people and communities of Western North Carolina by taking smart risks and investing in opportunities for profound impact.
Sustainability with Integrity. We will bring transparency and humility in stewarding resources to support and strengthen Western North Carolina for generations to come.
Partnering with Purpose. We will foster collective impact by promoting collaboration and advancing shared learning.
Where They Have Donated
Commitment in support of efforts to address the public-health crisis in western North Carolina. The pledge includes support of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina’s Covid-19 Pandemic Response fund.
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RECENT DONATION: $10 MILLION USD
The Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation is a leader in corporate philanthropy and serves as the charitable arm of Eastern Bank.
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Grants and loans to small businesses, families, and nonprofit groups. Of the commitment, $3 million in grants will support Boston-area nonprofit groups that are focused on Covid-19 relief; the remaining $7 million will provide loans to small businesses and individuals facing financial hardship.
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RECENT DONATION: $10 MILLION USD
With Spotify, it’s easy to find the right music or podcast for every moment – on your phone, your computer, your tablet and more. There are millions of tracks and episodes on Spotify, so whether you’re behind the wheel, working out, partying or relaxing, the right music or podcast is always at your fingertips. Choose what you want to listen to, or let Spotify surprise you.
Where they have donated
Challenge grant to the Spotify Covid-19 Music Relief project to provide financial aid to musicians who are out of work because of the pandemic. The music-streaming service is offering a dollar-for-dollar match of all donations to its fund.
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RECENT DONATION: $1.5 MILLION USD
Together with our donors, we transform our region through bold and proactive philanthropy.
Where They Have Donated
To create the Gulf Coast Covid-19 Response Joint Initiative, a new fund to make grants to key health and safety organizations in Florida that are contending with the public-health crisis.
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RECENT DONATION: $1.5 MILLION USD
Find everything you need from life insurance to investments to financial planning, all in one place. The financial security company provides consultation on wealth and asset, income, protection and education.
Where They Have Donated
To its nonprofit partners to address shortages in food and essential supplies in the areas where the financial company does business. The company has designated $1 million to Feeding America’s nationwide efforts and an additional $50,000 for its work in Milwaukee. It is also making grants to the Dominican Center, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, Milwaukee Christian Center, Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin, United Performing Arts Fund, and the United Way of Milwaukee, and New York City.
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RECENT DONATION: $1.4 MILLION USD
Inc. is a private, charitable foundation that awards grants for the benefit of people in Fort Wayne and Allen County, Indiana.
Where They Have Donated
To make grants to charities that serve children and families, particularly those with greatest need, in Allen County, Ind. Innovative rapid grants that are worth up to $25,000 each will go to nonprofit organizations with creative ideas to address the effects of Covid-19 on the communities where they are located. Emergency-response rapid grants of up to $5,000 each are available to purchase cleaning or other supplies and provide resources to respond to community needs, work-force aid, and other operational support.
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RECENT DONATION: $1.5 MILLION USD
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust works locally and statewide to improve equitable access to opportunity. We focus our grantmaking on achieving long-term, sustainable outcomes to support thriving communities and thriving residents.
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The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust works locally and statewide to improve equitable access to opportunity. *We focus our grantmaking on achieving long-term, sustainable outcomes to support thriving communities and thriving residents.
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RECENT DONATION: $1.2 MILLION USD
Pegula Sports & Entertainment is an American sports and entertainment holding company based in Buffalo, New York. The company was established after multi-billionaire Terrence Pegula and his family combined their sports, property and entertainment assets into one parent company. Our goal is to be visionaries and leaders in the sports and entertainment industry.
Where They Have Donated
To nonprofit organizations in the Buffalo, N.Y., area, including a donation to the Western New York Covid-19 Community Response Fund.
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RECENT DONATION: $1 MILLION USD
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation of New York City in the United States is a private foundation with five core areas of interest, and endowed with wealth accumulated by Andrew Mellon of the Mellon family of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Citymeals on Wheels and an additional $250,000 to God’s Love We Deliver to bring free, nutritious meals to homebound elderly and health-compromised people in New York
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RECENT DONATION: $1 MILLION USD
Beverage Company.
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The Covid-19 Response Fund, a joint project of the Foundation for the Carolinas and United Way of Central Carolinas to aid residents of Charlotte, N.C.
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RECENT DONATION: $1 MILLION USD
The San Francisco Bay Area is home to many excellent nonprofit and public institutions working to improve the lives and livelihoods of our communities.
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The Give2SF Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund to support food security, access to housing, and financial security for workers and small businesses.
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RECENT DONATION: $1 MILLION USD
San Diego Gas & Electric provides natural gas and electricity to San Diego County and southern Orange County in southwestern California, United States. It is owned by Sempra Energy, a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego.
Where They Have Donated
To the San Diego Foundation’s Covid-19 Community Response Fund.
Other local corporate and foundation donors to the fund, which has raised $6.5 million so far, include a $500,000 matching grant from the Dr. Seuss Fund, plus donations from the Alliance Healthcare Foundation, AFL-CIO, the California Wellness Foundation, San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, the United Way of San Diego County, and the Qualcomm Foundation.
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RECENT DONATION: $1 MILLION USD
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Split evenly between the Committee to Protect Journalists and the International Women’s Media Foundation to support journalists who are reporting on the coronavirus pandemic.
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RECENT DONATION: $1 MILLION USD
Messenger
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To the Poynter Institute’s International Fact-Checking Network to provide fact-checking assistance for the #CoronaVirusFacts Alliance, which is working to slow the spread of misinformation about the virus in 45 countries.
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RECENT DONATION: $5 MILLION USD
International Business Machines (IBM), is a global technology company that provides hardware, software, cloud-based services and cognitive computing. IBMers believe in progress — that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition.
Where they have donated
From Global Citizen: IBM committed $5 million to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund as a part of their overall $200 million response to COVID-19 response efforts. IBM’s global response initiatives consist of cash and in-kind contributions that “apply data, knowledge, computing power and insights to solve [these] difficult problems” in communities hardest hit.
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RECENT DONATION: $1 MILLION USD
Workers are experiencing devastating loss of income due to the COVID-19 virus. They need immediate help to make it through this crisis, especially gig and low-earning contract workers without access to employer-based benefits. If a worker has ever performed a valuable service for you, please consider doing something right now for them. Give to THE WORKERS LAB FUND and 100% of your donation will go to people who need help now.
Where They Have Donated
To create the Workers Fund: Covid-19 Rapid Response to give emergency financial assistance to gig workers and low-earning contractors. The Marguerite Casey Foundation seeded it with a $300,000 grant.
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