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  encycloman wrote:

I have seen this organization grow over 35 years. I personally know the founder, and canstate that this is one of the best organizations I know. This group sends more aid and help for each dollar than any other I know, and uses people who are already... more »

  John H. wrote:

Having known about Becky's great success in helping prevent domestic violence, as well as helping victims escape abuse and coordinating and promoting events to raise more awareness and self defense methods, Becky's Fund is the top of my list for DC based... more »

  phermann wrote:

WHY STARS ATHLETICS? STARS Athletics is proud to offer a unique program for individuals with special needs from 4 years of age and up. Specialized training designed especially for individuals with developmental and physical limitations. Designed... more »

  JustinTime wrote:

"Thank you for your interest in our Leadership Programs. We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected to be a participant in the Executive Learning Group beginning in January 2012."This email message was my introduction to Fieldstone... more »

  Harold wrote:

Since launching the Foundation to Assist Young Musicians (FAYM) in December 2007, the public's response has been overwhelmingly positive. FAYM has been able to help young musicians through scholarship assistance, mentoring, and professional career advancement... more »

  annco wrote:

I have been a volunteer since 2005. I have had many rewarding moments as a volunteer over the years. The energy is always evolving as we grow and add additional services to our community. Recently I had the opportunity to work behind the scenes... more »

  parupudip wrote:

Unite & Inspire is a non profit organization which is in its early stages since its inception in 2019 in Houston Community but they have excelled in every single possible way making them & their volunteers standout as “The Gold Standard for Giving”. I... more »

  TSLD wrote:

IDEX is a storied organization that has quietly done groundbreaking, revolutionary work with community-based organizations in the Global South. Their model of flexible grantmaking and long-term partnership has the capacity to transform little-known, but... more »

  choicepursuitsyahoocom wrote:

I'm a consultant who works with abortion clinics across the country. In my work I train counselors and medical staff and have found the Faith Aloud materials incredibly valuable. Staff get to work through their own religious and spiritual issues while... more »

  Matilde T. wrote:

I have been a donor for the Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation since the beginning of the foundation. It's a pleasure for me to donate year after year and knowing that I'm helping children with physical disabilities go to camp each summer. These kids would... more »

  Momma-McGreevy wrote:

The Michael Zemanek Memorial Foundation, Inc. is a 501c3 charity. It provides financial support to widows/ers and half-orphaned children of sworn VT Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) who have died and to sworn VT LEOs who are faced with catastrophic situations,... more »

  Jorge6 wrote:

Project AWARE is our international non-profit of choice. We donate $ 10 per dive certification we issue because their projects and philosophy are just right. We highly recommend project aware to anyone interested in a worldwide, accountable non profit... more »

  mbalvarado wrote:

Teaching basic personal finance and budgeting to low income women and girls has been very rewarding for me as a volunteer. The students learn how to control their money rather than it controling them. We provide essential skills such as developing and... more »

  Writer wrote:

I work for the company that supports PaperSeed, and I have to say that they are very easy to work with, communication flows perfectly and me and my team feels that the efforts we give to the organization is really paying off. For me its very important... more »

  Halle wrote:

I attended the LIVESTRONG Summit, sponsored by the Lance Armstrong Foundation. They brought together 1000 leaders in the fight against cancer-- from researchers to fundraisers to advocates. I was truly inspired by the event; my experience was invaluable... more »

  Caterina N. wrote:

This foundation is so inspiring! As a camp counselor at Camp Wamp, I saw some incredible moments, I will never forget! Each camper, counselor, staff member, activity and challenge taught me something new that you don't learn in school. The camp is... more »

  lisa12 wrote:

I have observed first-hand the strong commitment that the Fallen Warriors Foundation has toward helping our Veterans and their loved ones over many years. The work that they do has helped many people deal with the trauma that war can cause to an individual,... more »

  Pat_29 wrote:

I've been fortunate enough to see the inner workings of CharityVision. The organization is based on the idea that people given the ability will help those in their own communities. CharityVision is efficient, well motivated and directed by caring and... more »

  Jeanette I. wrote:

Please share a story how you love our Northside Naples Kiwanis Foundation and the Great work we do for our local community.See our Video Christmas In Immokalee 2017, this Project won us an International Kiwanis Award for the Florida State District... more »

  Drkenhartman wrote:

No other non-profit organization that I know of is more committed and dedicated to helping military service members, from the time they start their military service to post-service support, than The Patriot Fund.Our non-profit (Our Community Salutes)... more »

  Franklab wrote:

Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation For Cancer Research has a uniquely high impact in funding innovative cancer research. By focusing on young investigators, who often have the most creative ideas, Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation is able to accelerate the... more »

  Jennafer wrote:

I have been a pubic health researcher for many years, and many organizations do amazing work, but that of The Women's Collective is truly unique and invaluable. TWC serves women in the most generous and supportive way -- meeting women "where they are"... more »

  Julie258 wrote:

My son, Jacob, has participated in Camp I Am for children on the Autism spectrum sponsored by the Torino Foundation for the past two years. It has been a life-changing experience for him. He has been given the opportunity to attend sleep-away camp like... more »

  roxane wrote:

In 2001 our son died from SIDS. There is very little research and resources available to families suffering this horrible loss and CJ SIDS is changing that. Not only do they help provide resources but they also sponsor a summer camp/ranch program for... more »

  Francis89 wrote:

The Coronel-Endaya Foundation has shown the ability to reach the lives of those in need through a variety of ways. They have scholarship programs, they have organized food drives to feed children in the Philippines, they have provided clothing to those... more »

  MaryMazzaroli wrote:

The best part of working for NWSRA is being able to focus on everyone's unique abilities. It is great to be a part of a diverse and passionate staff that is all focused on helping our participants have fun, be included, make new friends, go new places,... more »

  Khaliun B. wrote:

Veloo Foundation is an amazing organization that truly helps children In the neediest district in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. I have experienced first hand the impact Veloo Foundation has had on the kids: they are happy, educated and cared for in the... more »

  michael.chertok wrote:

The HAND Foundation has been an engaged responsive donor to our organization--and has proactively worked to share stories about the impact of our work. more »

  allison1963 wrote:

My children Currently ages 21 and 15 both are GobYK alums. Our family embraces black history and culture and while both were exposed to some black history in their private school settings, the summer GOBYK summer camps/programs were a special way to learn... more »

  MichelleBDK wrote:

The Davis Foundation provides books and scholarships to help children of all ages come to love reading and a rich culture of literacy. This is truly a selfless organization honoring a beloved sister and teacher by promoting her life's work - a love of... more »

  Laura L. wrote:

Variety helped my disabled son get an adaptive bike. I had searched for over a year trying to find some organization or grant to help me get a bike he could ride. It was heartbreaking to watch him drag a bike up and down the sidewalk infront of our... more »

  Alison W. wrote:

I have been volunteering for the Talbert Family Foundation for approx. the last 12 months. In that time, I have worked directly with the Executive Director, Julie Talbert. She has been an absolute DELIGHT over the course of the projects that I have taken... more »

  Courtney23 wrote:

The Onyx and Breezy foundation help with a donation to save my kitten Storm, who needed an amputation. I could not afford the additional costs and only other alternative was euthanasia. Fortunately they stepped in and saved him. I now have a very lucky... more »

  Writer wrote:

We were looking for a charity to support our military and were disappointed by the small percentage of total revenue many of them donated for that purpose. Then a Marine friend told us about the Kesselhaut Family Foundation, who is paying for Marine... more »

  BryAlicia wrote:

I have volunteered with a few events at the Toby Wells Blue Apple Ranch & completely blown away how these events were run. They are so organized & know what they are doing. Watching the smiles on the children's faces warms my heart. These are special... more »

  lboneck wrote:

We received permission from this family to share their experience. About 2 1/2 years ago the Enrollee became ill and was in the hospital for several months with bacteria that was in her breast. Her Husband had lost his job because he had to take care... more »

  Christina Plate wrote:

In less than 3 years Will Spay Pets has funded over 700 cat and 5 pit bull spay and neuter through its programs. We will continue our cause to eradicate euthanasia as a means of controlling the animal overpopulation. The Town of Montgomery has co-sponsored... more »

  Sammy0716 wrote:

Hi my name is Samantha B Knee. I have been an Eminem fan since he started battle rapping in his hometown of Warren, Michigan and to this day have always chosen his rap music over anyone else’s in the rap music world. I am so happy to be able to donate... more »

  slbradio wrote:

The Forbes Funds has had dramatic, lasting impact on our region's nonprofit sector. Research papers published by The Forbes Funds helped educate and inspire me to pursue best practices during our earliest years as a 501(c)(3) and its founding of the Greater... more »

  windmills wrote:

The mission of this zoo is not about the animals but rather to be an event center not which are related to the mission of the zoo. Weddings, parties and other events just focusing on bands and drinking which cause trauma to the animals, noise pollution... more »

  Sarah117 wrote:

This is a great organization with excellent leadership and new energy. Watch it grow and serve new constituencies in the coming years! more »

  Tim Miller wrote:

If you are interested in a research only non-profit, the SPD foundation does some good work. However, there are several weaknesses I found that bothered me. I could not find any credible financial data on the organization for starters (also noted here... more »

  Benji K. wrote:

TIPS Outdoors and Mark have been great to work with! Mark’s always willing to come help out and introduce more youth/adults to fishing and the outdoors. Very knowledgeable, great equipment, and puts on a great event. Keep up the good work! more »

  mary40 wrote:

What I apprecaite about this foundation from a women's cosemtic company is that they support all women's cancers. Avon, obviously a competitor, limits their research contributions to breasst cancer. A company that employs mostly women and sells to mostly... more »

  Mike154 wrote:

Our foundation provides college scholarships to abandoned teenagers in Romania and the Republic of Moldova. Since 2003 we raised over $1,300,000 from 1,000 donors, including $200,000 from the founders who cover all administrative expenses. This... more »

  Pamela_R2 wrote:

We really are not a non-profit, we are a not for profit. We have a group that is called Pay It Forward: Mercer and Surrounding Counties and also one called Pay It Forward Christmas Child. Basically what we do is we give people a hand up instead of a hand... more »

  KatReynolds wrote:

The Aurora Museum Foundation is an organization lead by 15 Board Members, a Development Associate and much professional support from the City of Aurora in Colorado. The Board has lots of passion and enthusiasm in revamping its website www.auroramuseumfoundation.org... more »

  Land_Trust_Accreditation_Commission wrote:

Elkhorn Slough Foundation is an accredited land trust. Accreditation means Elkhorn Slough Foundation meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Elkhorn Slough Foundation has demonstrated to the... more »

  etcJAX wrote:

Daniel is an amazing organization based in Jacksonville. I was introduced to the organization through a school supply drive that our company did to benefit their programs. The leadership is enthusiastic and clearly cares about the children they serve... more »

  Land_Trust_Accreditation_Commission wrote:

Sutter Buttes Regional Land Trust is an accredited land trust. Accreditation means Sutter Buttes Regional Land Trust meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Sutter Buttes Regional Land Trust... more »

  GeorgiaPolicy wrote:

I've been visiting the Youth ChalleNGe Academy sites in Georgia since around 2005. The stellar work the YCA accomplishes on these National Guard campuses, has enhanced the lives of so many at-risk youth over decades of commitment. And it couldn't... more »

  TheOldRanger wrote:

Since I graduated from the Home in 1960, and we all scattered with the 4 winds, this is the only group that has been able to maintain contact with most of us. I haven't gone to many of the Homecomings over the years, but I maintain contact through BHAA... more »

  Carol148 wrote:

THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS FOR GIVING YOUR TIME TO HELP OTHERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY! Without people like you and I the 9Health Fair would not be successful! The program to "Own Your Health" is such a wonderful program to help you obtain... more »

  Croyer wrote:

This is NOT a real clinic. They are a religious non profit that only works to gain financial support for their facilities to push their religious agenda. They only want to guide vulnerable pregnant people away from actual healthcare & access to abortion... more »

  KCCWJC wrote:

This is a great program for women who need a HAND UP, not a hand out. The program provides hope for women who have been through some very difficult life circumstances, ie: abuse, alcohol or drug addictions, out of prison, etc. Many of our ladies come... more »

  Sheila37 wrote:

I have had the honor of serving on the Board of Directors of Arlington Alliance for Youth for three years. The Alliance engages youth between the ages of 5-25 by offering the following service and service learning programs: (1) Global Youth Service Day... more »

  Writer wrote:

I would just like to say how disappointed I am with the dale Jr foundation. When I called to try to set up a meet and greet at the homestead race for my terminally I'll brother in law I was told jr was to busy and I totally understand that just thought... more »

  Philly ED wrote:

Based on the 2012 990, it appears that the organization is only providing grants to AIDS service organizations equal to 27% of their total revenue for that year. Since that's their primary program, it's a very low percentage. Of course there's merit... more »

  DN24503 wrote:

UWCV has high impact in Central Virginia for three reasons: a great marketing campaign keeps UWCV in the minds and checkbooks of donors and community, a talented campaign cabinet covers all the bases with corporate, individual donors, and employee campaigns,... more »

  Land_Trust_Accreditation_Commission wrote:

Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire is an accredited land trust. Accreditation means Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Southeast Land Trust of New... more »

  dahurwitz wrote:

The Lenny Zakim Fund was started by Lenny Zakim, former Exec Director of the ADL NE Regional office, and a consummate bridge builder to all people and organizations. The center-piece cable-stayed bridge built as part of the Big Dig in Boston is named... more »

  LAMB Foundation of NC wrote:

The O’Berry Center Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, the mission of which is to improve the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities. For over 25 years this Foundation has had a significant impact throughout the 67 counties... more »

  psaenz wrote:

This place gives me a reason to get out of bed, and for those of us who are there and know how hard that is, they"ll be amazed at how much they get from this organization. Paula S. more »

  StFran wrote:

This foundation is the only one that took a chance on us, during our 1st year. Most want to give grants only to accomplished 501 (C)3, which leaves a 1-2 year old 501 (C) 3 much to need and want, and barely to survive. Wilensky Foundation is the best! Charrene... more »

  crittercomfort wrote:

Liberty Mutual as a company scares me. I read Liberty Mutual was sued for using dangerous used parts on peoples cars in West Virginia. Their name appears far to often in court dockets. Why are they running a charity when they can't even put their liabilities... more »

  Bubelah wrote:

This "organization" is a SCAM organized to launder money to an disqualified individual who has served as both a Director and Secretary more »

  JPitts wrote:

Neal Pitts Foundation purchases hearing aids for school age children in Central Florida. 100% of the donations go towards the purchase of aids. We work closely with Orange, Osceola and Seminole County schools, and recently won an award from the Seminole... more »

  alllegal wrote:

I believe all of the nonprofit , charitable organizations and foundations created by this family , including but not limited to , their beautiful fitness facility , are to be admired .They are very honest and a true asset to the Fort Montgomery community... more »

  ErickB wrote:

We adopted Erick in January of 2022 when he was just 8 weeks old. Angels screened our application and approved us as potential adopters quickly. We met Erick at his foster, David's house. After we applied to adopt Erick, David came out to our... more »

  Writer wrote:

Wonderfully generous organization. Donated to my Walk MS effort. It is truly comforting to be supported by friends and family this way. Thank you for going above and beyond. more »

  ran85 wrote:

My wife had already spent nearly $800 in the prior year at Dasie Hope's Wabasso, FL store when she purchased another item for $105., paying with a bank debit card. She completed the sale on Feb.3, 2014 from the store's apparent manager & an older, grey... more »

  nikkimeansdynamic wrote:

This blanket foundation is truly a labor of. It started as a means of healing one's heart but reached the hearts of many. more »

  Writer wrote:

I called this organization to request more information and they were incredibly rude. They seemed very angry at me for calling. They dismissed my call and treated me terribly. Do not support this organization. more »

  thomas.v.milano wrote:

The Archdeacon Family Foundation was extremely generous to our organization. They responded quickly to our request. We can not thank them enough for their support. Their gift will help us continue our work to bring music education to more student musicians... more »

  CCICSW wrote:

I am a Commissioner on the Cape Cod and Islands Commission on the Status of Women.(501c3). A member of the Mass Commission on the Status of Women.We are having a program on Saturday, September 24,2022 on Cape and Islands Children and Mental Wellness.... more »

  Alvin J. wrote:

As a new business start, Spuncksides Promotion Production will periodically receive letters requesting donations from various non profits. Here is a sample; Asher Klomss parents Lindsay and Brian, found out he was going to be born with a cleft... more »

  Martha__T.Bradley wrote:

I am so grateful to the William A. Gregory Jr. Foundation which has just awarded me a $2500 scholarship for Hillsborough Community College for the upcoming year. I am a 43 year old wife and mother of three and I felt called to come back and complete... more »

  Mawmaw wrote:

My daughter is a single mom of two twins just turned a year old they were born 10 weeks early with birth defects she just the best that she can with what she has and at this point she has no vehicle to get her back-and-forth to a job so that she can... more »

  Writer wrote:

please am NATHAN NYAMIRA THE C.E.O ONEHEART FOUNDATION that supports orphans ,aged pple ,HIV affected children and neady and vulnerable children to a chieve their dreams in life . please when i heard a bout... more »

  poison4u2 wrote:

I was excited to learn about the discovery of a biomechanism for Toxicant Induced Loss of Tolerance by Dr. Claudia Miller and her work on the Quantitative Environmental Exposure Inventory. It now appears the funding for this significant work has stopped... more »

  Edward C. wrote:

Spreading the 'Sunshine' to terminally ill and chronically ill children is truly important, each and every day. A long time ago I became a volunteer with a wonderful Organization, called: the 'Sunshine... more »

  miketurner wrote:

I am by names of kazibwe Michael from uganda and I have know Mr Michael timmis since I was born. The timimis family foundation has helped thousand of students all around Uganda to obtain education, spiritual transformation and follow the love of Jesus... more »

  Writer wrote:

Memoir, Tributes and “MALCHUT”On the evening day of Rosh Hashanah Celebration, the Jewish New Year, today: September 20, 2017, I found out that you are already 3 years death, and I didn’t know. Mama Hasya, I tried to visit you just about that... more »

  Writer wrote:

Untrustworthy.Undependable. Lies deception self centered low morals more »

  MikeBinns61 wrote:

Family Foundation with goals to improvement the Mesilla Valley area with contributions to area organizations in need. Mike more »

  Jackrojackrojack wrote:

Every time you want to schedule an appointment you get nasty people on the line who are just simply rude and don't want to accommodate your needs. Very unpleasant and I am done with them! more »

  GoodGuy48 wrote:

I support the Tree of Life Heritage Foundation because they don't just talk the talk, they walk the walk. Any time there is a global alert in their system, and help is needed, they get involved immediately. They have reached out to those in need, saved... more »

  AGHR1 wrote:

The J.W. & Sandra Mitchell Foundation has generously donated towards Animal Guardians Horse Rescue, Inc. twice with kindhearted gifts to our equine retirement sanctuary program for horses with special needs. We are sincerely appreciative of their efforts... more »

  Chris S.17 wrote:

Thank you so much to the Peach Tree Charitable Foundation for funding the books I need for my first graders during this pandemic. I am so excited to get these books out to my students. You have made it possible for me to read with and create high academic... more »

  lilmcp wrote:

Great organization that gets our military, veterans, first responders, and their families on the rivers. 100% of their donations go back into their events and missions more »

  gruberanghel wrote:

This is a great nonprofit organization. They give hope to families when they need it the most. We are dealing with Gioblastoma and having to worry about the financial situation has been hard for our family. Thank you so much to the M4m foundation for... more »

To provide relief payments to British and Commonwealth indigents. more »

To support the physical, social, moral, intellectual, creative, spiritual, psychological and emotional growth of girls ages 11-18.... more »

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