The Foundation 1000

The facts you need -- Profiles include grantmaker contact information, reviews of program interests, purpose and giving limitations statements, application guidelines, names of key officials, and much more.In-depth analyses of grant programs -- Tables document funding patterns by subject, recipient type, population group, type of support, and geographic area.Extensive lists of sample grants -- Profiles list up to 50 or more recent grants, often the best indication of funding interests.Easy-to-use indexes -- You can target potential funders using names of donors, officers, and trustees; subject areas preferred; types of support favored; and geographic areas typically funded. A separate index tracks foundations that award international grants.No other published source provides access to the extent and depth of information you will find in The Foundation 1000. For comprehensive data on America's largest foundations, order your copy today!

These reviews capture the essence of The Foundation 1000: it is a critical tool for grantseekers because it delivers the most comprehensive information available on the 1,000 wealthiest foundations in the country. The grantmakers covered in the 1997/1998 Edition -- 135 of which are new to this edition -- hold over $168 billion in assets. They award close to 200,000 grants worth $8 billion to nonprofit organizations each year. If you plan to seek grants from these major funders, you can't afford to be without this singularly effective resource.The 1997/1998 Edition of The Foundation 1000 contains 2,900+ pages of meticulously researched, easy-to-read profiles that make it easy to tackle the questions you must answer when targeting major funders: -- Which major foundations support projects like yours in your geographic area -- What projects have they recently funded? -- How much of their budget have they earmarked for your subject interest? -- What are the names and affiliations of the foundations' key personnel?The Foundation 1000 will help you answer these questions by providing:

This leading print resource on the 1,000 wealthiest U.S. foundations features key facts and analysis of their giving priorities. Each profile includes contact information, comprehensive program descriptions, and the total picture of the funder's grantmaking interests. The latest edition includes more than 750 new giving profiles. For each of the top 1,000 funders, you'll find: - statement of purpose - names of key officials - giving limitations - current financial data - foundation background - application guidelines - support areas

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-- Put The Foundation Directory, the classic guide to America's top founders, to work on your fundraising campaign.The new edition of the Directory features current data on the nation's most influential founders, those that hold assets of at least $2 million or distribute $200,000 or more in grants each year. The volume includes key facts on 8,600+ of these important foundations., over 1,000 of which did not appear in the last edition. Directory foundations hold assets in excess of $247 billion and donate well over $12 billion each year. With over 32,000 descriptions of recently awarded grants, the Directory provides fundraisers with unique insight into foundation giving priorities. -- Expand your grantseeking program to mid-sized foundations with The foundation Directory Part 2.The Directory Part 2 is designed specifically for nonprofit organizations that want to broaden their funding base to include mid-sized foundations, those that hold assets from $1 million to $2 million or with annual grant programs from $50,000 to $200,000. The new 1999 Edition features over 4,900 of these important foundations, over 1,000 of which are covered for the first time. These grantmakers contribute hundreds of millions of dollars to nonprofits each year, providing crucial support for organizations on both the local and national level. Directory Part 2 includes over 15,900 grant descriptions, often the best indication of giving interests. -- And, we'll update your Directories later in the year with the supplement. The supplement provides the latest-breaking news on Foundation Directory and Directory Part 2 grantmakers in updated entries that keep you abreast of recently altered givinginterests, new staff, and more.