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Western Region Sources

This is a representative list of funding sources for personal finance research and education for the states within the Western Region ( Alaska and Hawaii included). Application deadlines and funding availability varies by source.  Consult the web link for more information.

  • Archstone Foundation - The Archstone Foundation is a leader in the world of philanthropy for issues related to Older Americans. Priority is given to proposals serving the Southern California region.

  • First Nations Development Institute - Provides technical and financial resources to tribes and Native non-profit organizations to support asset-based development efforts that fit within the culture and are sustainable.

  • Marquerite Casey Foundation - The foundation focuses grant making on three areas: Education, Advocacy, and Activism. The target populations include lower income families, rural and urban communities of color and children and youth, ages 6-24.

    The areas covered include: California and the Southwest, including the U.S./Mexico border, Southern Belt states and the Midwest, beginning in Illinois.

  • Providian Cares - Contributions are primarily directed to the following areas: Child Care and Consumer Financial Literacy. Priority will be given to requests whose primary purpose is to benefit low- and moderate-income individuals.
    The areas covered include: California (Oakland, Pleasanton, San Francisco); Kentucky (Louisville); New Hampshire (Belmont, Concord, Tilton); Texas (Arlington, Austin, El Paso, San Antonio); Utah (Salt Lake City).

  • USBancorp - Provides cash contributions to nonprofit organizations in three priority areas: affordable housing and economic opportunity, education/artistic and cultural enrichment. Available in all regions except for the North East.

  • Wells Fargo - Company focus is on improving and sustaining local communities. Conditions vary state to state, however most focus on three primary areas; community development, education and human services.

  • Nation-Wide Sources

 

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Last Updated: 07/18/2007