2017 Grant Awards
ENVIRONMENT
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Acadia Center Rockport, ME |
Enabling Clean Energy and a Modern Clean Energy Grid in Massachusetts. | $25,000 |
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Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust Bethlehem, NH |
General Support. | $5,000 |
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Associated Scientists of Woods Hole Woods Hole, MA |
Cost-share support for Right Whale News 2017. | $2,000 |
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Buzzards Bay Coalition New Bedford, MA |
2017 Nitrogen Pollution Reduction Advocacy. | $25,000 |
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Clean Ocean Access Newport, RI |
General support for grass roots citizen science efforts and board development. | $10,000 |
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Clean Water Fund Providence, RI |
Developing a Collaborative Community Greening Plan to Fight Climate Change in Central Falls. | $25,000 |
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Coalition for Social Justice Education Fund New Bedford, MA |
CSJEF Multi-Lingual Environmental Outreach Project. | $5,000 |
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ecoRI News Providence, RI |
Capacity Building Support. | $10,000 |
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Environmental Grantmakers Association New York, NY |
Environmental Fellows Program. | $22,000 |
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Franklin County Community Development Corporation Greenfield, MA |
Massachusetts Food System Collaborative. | $10,000 |
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Gulf of Maine Research Institute Portland, ME |
Helping New England’s Coastal Communities to Adapt and Thrive in the Face of a Changing Climate. | $25,000 |
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International Fund for Animal Welfare Falmouth, MA |
Regional Workshop on Sperm Whale Population Status and Conservation. | $10,000 |
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International Fund for Animal Welfare Falmouth, MA |
Marine Animal Response Vessel. | $34,629.53 |
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Jones River Watershed Association Kingston, MA |
Cape Cod Bay Watch. | $10,000 |
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Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries Stonington, ME |
Ecosystem-based pilot area: Putting science and fishermen’s knowledge together for resilience. | $20,000 |
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Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries Stonington, ME |
For the Fish Forever Challenge. | $20,000 |
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Maine Conservation Alliance Augusta, ME |
2017 Training Series. | $3,000 |
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Massachusetts Audubon Society Lincoln, MA |
Coastal Waterbird Program. | $25,000 |
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Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition Lincoln, MA |
General Support. | $10,000 |
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Native Land Conservancy Mashpee, MA |
Supporting Cultural Respect Agreements. | $6,000 |
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Natural Resources Council of Maine Augusta, ME |
Protecting the Nature of Maine. | $25,000 |
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New England Aquarium Boston, MA |
General support for the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium. | $15,000 |
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New England Aquarium Boston, MA |
Adaptive Research Surveys for Right Whales in 2017. | $50,000 |
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New England Grassroots Environment Fund Newmarket, NH |
Supporting Grassroots. | $20,000 |
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New England Grassroots Environment Fund Newmarket, NH |
EGA Fellowship Extension for Trend Report Research & Catalyst Conversations. | $3,500 |
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North & South Rivers Watershed Association Norwell, MA |
Watershed Action Alliance - Educational Breakfast for Legislators. | $5,000 |
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Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance Gloucester, MA |
Building a Broad Movement Toward Healthy Fisheries and Fishing Communities. | $22,500 |
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One Square World Boston, MA |
Providence Equity in Sustainability Initiative - Undoing Racism Workshop. | $10,000 |
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One Square World Boston, MA |
No LNG in PVD. | $7,000 |
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Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church of Flint Flint, MA |
Supporting Local Community Activists to Attend the Water is Life Expo. | $3,500 |
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Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies Provincetown, MA |
The seasonal diet of gray seals and harbor seals in Southeastern Massachusetts based on fecal DNA. | $20,000 |
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Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies Provincetown, MA |
To Support Purchase of New Engines for the Center’s MAER Rescue Vessel Ibis. | $5,000 |
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Red Tomato Plainville, MA |
Differentiate and Innovate Supply Chains for Farmers in Massachusetts and the Northeast. | $22,500 |
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Regents of the University of California Davis, CA |
Continuing long-term investigations of Southern Right Whale unusual mortality, Argentina. | $18,000 |
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Save the Bay Providence, RI |
Advocacy, Education, and Volunteer Engagement to protect Narragansett Bay. | $30,000 |
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Save the Bay Providence, RI |
Floating Wetlands for Nutrient Reduction. | $10,000 |
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Social Enterprise Greenhouse Providence, RI |
Water, Energy, and Environment Cluster | $20,000 |
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Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) Dartmouth, MA |
General support. | $22,500 |
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Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) Dartmouth, MA |
Special Focus on Local Fiber Production: Extending our Impact in the Fiber Supply Chain. | $10,000 |
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Southside Community Land Trust Providence, RI |
Building our Programs, Farms and Farmers in 2018. | $20,000 |
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The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, Inc. Barnstable, MA |
General Support to Leverage Land Preservation on Cape Cod. | $20,000 |
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The Trustees of Reservations Sharon, MA |
South Coast Youth Corps. | $18,000 |
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Third Sector New England Boston, MA |
The Carrot Project: Sustaining and Building Farm and Food Businesses in MA. | $18,000 |
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Toxics Action Center Boston, MA |
Southeastern Massachusetts Neighborhood Assistance Program. | $25,000 |
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Toxics Action Center Boston, MA |
Mass Power Forward Summit & Skillshare. | $10,000 |
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Toxics Action Center Boston, MA |
New England Environmental Justice Summit. | $5,000 |
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Toxics Action Center Boston, MA |
Fore River Residents Against Compressor Station (FRRACS). | $6,500 |
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Upstream Rockland, ME |
Break Free From Plastic Providence. | $25,000 |
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Wildlands Trust Duxbury, MA |
Wildlands Trust Operating Support. | $18,000 |
Environment Subtotal: $788,629.53
NEW BEDFORD
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater New Bedford New Bedford, MA |
General support. | $20,000 |
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Catholic Social Services of Fall River, Inc. Fall River, MA |
Catholic Social Services of Fall River, Inc.'s Immigration Law Programs (ILEAP and IVRP). | $25,000 |
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Centro Comunitario de Trabajadores New Bedford, MA |
General support. | $15,000 |
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Child & Family Services New Bedford, MA |
Big Brothers Big Sisters' Bigs In Blue Mentoring Program with the New Bedford Police Department. | $15,000 |
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Coalition for Social Justice Education Fund Inc. New Bedford, MA |
CSJEF Anti-Poverty Organizing Project. | $15,000 |
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Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts New Bedford, MA |
General support. | $25,000 |
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Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts New Bedford, MA |
AHA! New Bedford. | $15,000 |
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Dennison Memorial Center New Bedford, MA |
Dennison Teen Nights Program. | $25,000 |
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Dream Out Loud Center, Inc. New Bedford, MA |
Creative Careers Program. | $15,000 |
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Gallery X New Bedford, MA |
Support for Executive Director. | $10,000 |
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Immigrants Assistance Center New Bedford, MA |
General Support Grant for Immigrant Families. | $20,000 |
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Immigrants Assistance Center New Bedford, MA |
General Support. | $10,000 |
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Legal Center for Nonprofits New Bedford, MA |
General Support. | $5,000 |
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Marion Institute New Bedford, MA |
Southeastern MA Food Security Network. | $12,000 |
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New Bedford Historical Society New Bedford, MA |
General Support. | $25,000 |
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New Bedford Museum & Art Center, Inc. dba New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks! New Bedford, MA |
General Support. | $25,000 |
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New Bedford Symphony Orchestra New Bedford, MA |
Young People's Concerts 2017: Gravity in Space and Sound. | $10,000 |
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New Bedford Whaling Museum New Bedford, MA |
High School Apprenticeship Program. | $20,000 |
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NorthStar Learning Centers New Bedford, MA |
Connecting with Nature and Self / Learning in Addiction and Diversity Training Program. | $15,000 |
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NorthStar Learning Centers New Bedford, MA |
Diversion and Assistance Program. | $15,000 |
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P.A.A.C.A New Bedford, MA |
Recovery Connection. | $15,000 |
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People Acting in Community Endeavors (PACE) Inc. New Bedford, MA |
PACE Lifeline. | $20,000 |
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People Acting in Community Endeavors (PACE) Inc. New Bedford, MA |
PACE YouthBuild. | $20,000 |
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Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association, Inc. New Bedford, MA |
Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Rehabilitation. | $10,000 |
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Strategies for Youth Cambridge, MA |
Improving Law Enforcement/Youth Interactions in New Bedford. | $50,000 |
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The Family Pantry - Damien's Place Wareham, MA |
General Support in our Ministry to Feed the Hungry. | $15,000 |
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United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton Attleboro, MA |
South Coast Regional Network to End Homelessness. | $15,000 |
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United Way of Greater New Bedford New Bedford, MA |
Summer Fund. | $38,000 |
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United Way of Greater New Bedford New Bedford, MA |
UWGNB Hunger Commission-Helping to Meet the Need. | $35,000 |
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United Way of Greater New Bedford New Bedford, MA |
Community Building Mini-Grants. | $15,000 |
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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth New Bedford, MA |
Community Health on Wheels-New Bedford. | $15,000 |
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Waterfront Historic Area League New Bedford, MA |
General Support for Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE). | $10,000 |
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YMCA Southcoast New Bedford, MA |
YMCA Southcoast Hunger Relief. | $30,000 |
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Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Inc. New Bedford, MA |
Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Inc. | $15,000 |
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YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts New Bedford, MA |
Racial Justice Outreach and Education Program. | $35,000 |
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Zeiterion Theatre New Bedford, MA |
General support. | $10,000 |
New Bedford Subtotal: $675,000
EDUCATION
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Community Boating Center New Bedford, MA |
General Support. | $25,000 |
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Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts New Bedford, MA |
LifeWork Project. | $25,000 |
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Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands St. Thomas, USVI |
Fund for the Virgin I.: To support Youth Programs, Schools, or General Welfare of Students in USVI. | $10,000 |
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Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts New Bedford, MA |
General Support. | $15,000 |
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Lloyd Center for the Environment Dartmouth, MA |
Climate Science Learning Project. | $15,000 |
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Marion Institute Marion, MA |
GROW Education. | $10,000 |
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Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford, MA |
General support. | $25,000 |
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New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program Dartmouth, MA |
New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship Program. | $25,000 |
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Our Sisters’ School New Bedford, MA |
General support. | $25,000 |
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Paul Cuffee School New Bedford, MA |
Using Nature's Classroom to Provide Middle-school Students With Unforgettable Experience. | $10,000 |
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School on Wheels of Massachusetts Brockton, MA |
Pathways to Student Success - Tutoring/Mentoring for NB Youth Experiencing Homelessness. | $20,000 |
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South Coastal Counties Legal Services/New Center for Legal Advocacy Fall River, MA |
New Bedford Education Advocacy Project (NB EAP). | $15,000 |
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The Greene School West Greenwich, RI |
Finding Our Place by the Sea 2017-18. | $10,000 |
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The Landing School Arundel, ME |
Bermuda Scholarship Program (Year 3 of 3). | $40,000 |
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Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center Boston, MA |
Connections - STEM Learning to Empower Urban Youth. | $50,000 |
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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Dartmouth, MA |
Upward Bound Student Leadership & College Tours. | $10,000 |
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Zephyr Education Foundation Falmouth, MA |
Marine Science and Technology Program for New Bedford Area Students. | $5,000 |
Education Subtotal: $335,000
GLOBAL
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Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island Providence, RI |
Refugee Resttlement Basic Needs Support. | $15,000 |
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Global Greengrants Fund Boulder, CO |
Promoting environmental justice led by communities and grassroots movements. | $15,000 |
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New Bedford Whaling Museum New Bedford, MA |
Museum-focused curriculum development for primary schools in Cabo Verde. | $15,000 |
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Partners in Health Boston, MA |
Building a Health System in Liberia. | $10,000 |
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Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY |
Planned Parenthood Global. | $15,000 |
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Quebec-Labrador Foundation, Inc. Ipswich, MA |
Global Conservation, Leadership, and Innovation. | $20,000 |
Global Subtotal: $90,000
SPECIAL PROJECTS
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Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research New York, NY |
Advancing Parkinson's Disease Research. | $50,000 |
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New Bedford Whaling Museum New Bedford, MA |
Captain Paul Cuffe Park (Year 1 of 3). | $100,000 |
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PKD Foundation Kansas City, MO |
Research Fellowship Program. | $50,000 |
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YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston Auburn, ME |
Outdoor Education & Learning Center. | $110,000 |
Special Projects Subtotal: $310,000
PENZANCE FUND
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2nd Story Theater Warren, RI |
General Support | $1,857 |
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American Red Cross of Massachusetts Worcester, MA |
For 2017 Hurricane Relief for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. | $6,500 |
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American Red Cross of Massachusetts Worcester, MA |
For Hurricane Maria Relief in Puerto Rico. | $5,000 |
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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences East Boothbay, ME |
General support. | $6,500 |
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Boston Health Care for the Homeless Boston, MA |
General support. | $6,000 |
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Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity Mattapoisett, MA |
General support. | $2,000 |
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Catholic Social Services of Fall River, Inc. Fall River, MA |
The Kilian's House Youth Shelter. | $50,000 |
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Center for Great Apes Wauchula, FL |
General Support. | $20,000 |
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Center for Reconciliation Providence, RI |
General Support. | $1,858 |
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Chaplaincy Institute of Maine Portland, ME |
In Honor of Jacob Watson. | $2,000 |
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Circus Arts Conservatory Inc Sarasota, FL |
For the Sailor Circus Scholarship Fund. | $2,000 |
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Colchester Hayward Volunteer Fire Company Colchester, CT |
For fire department training and training facility. | $13,000 |
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Community Boating Center New Bedford, MA |
General Support. | $13,000 |
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Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts New Bedford, MA |
Unidos Para Familias Fund. | $10,000 |
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Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands St. Thomas, USVI |
Fund for the Virgin Islands - Hurricane Relief. | $7,000 |
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Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands St. Thomas, USVI |
Hurricane Irma Relief and Recovery. | $50,000 |
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Crossroads RI Providence, RI |
General Support. | $2,000 |
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Crossroads RI Providence, RI |
General Support. | $1,857 |
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DRUM-Desis Rising Up and Moving Inc. Jackson Heights, NY |
General Support. | $13,000 |
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Eastern Massachusetts Abortion Fund Cambridge, MA |
General support. | $1,000 |
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Emerson College Boston, MA |
For WERS Radio. | $1,000 |
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Episcopal Diocese of NH/St. Francis' Chapel Concord, NH |
St. Francis' Chapel. | $2,000 |
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Falmouth Academy Falmouth, MA |
For the Performing Arts Center. | $10,000 |
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Federated Church of Marlborough Marlborough, NH |
For the Community House. | $5,000 |
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Foster Parrots Rockland, MA |
General support. | $2,600 |
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Good Neighbors, Inc. East Providence, RI |
General support. | $1,000 |
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Gulf of Maine Research Institute Harpswell, ME |
General support. | $6,500 |
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Habitat for Humanity International Atlanta, GA |
For the Habitat Hammers Back Campaign. | $6,500 |
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Hispanics in Philanthropy Oakland, CA |
For the Hurricane Relief Fund for Puerto Rico. | $5,000 |
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Hispanics in Philanthropy Oakland, CA |
Hurricane Relief Fund for Puerto Rico. | $55,000 |
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Hispanics in Philanthropy Oakland, CA |
Hurricane Relief Fund for Puerto Rico. | $13,000 |
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Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Houston, TX |
For Operation Reunite. | $6,500 |
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Hull Lifesaving Museum Hull, MA |
General support. | $1,857 |
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Kitty Angels Tyngsborough, MA |
General support. | $2,000 |
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League of Women Voters of Rhode Island Education Fund Providence, RI |
General support. | $1,000 |
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Marion Library Association Marion, MA |
For the Elizabeth Taber Library. | $2,000 |
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Massachusetts Audubon Society Lincoln, MA |
For the Coastal Waterbird Program. | $2,000 |
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Memphis Area Golden Retriever Rescue Germantown, TN |
General support. | $1,000 |
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Monadnock Conservancy Keene, NH |
General support. | $2,000 |
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Monadnock Region Humane Society Swanzey, NH |
General support. | $2,000 |
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Morris Animal Foundation Denver, CO |
For the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, to support owner and veterinarian participation. | $3,000 |
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Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast Newton Upper Falls, MA |
General support. | $1,000 |
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My Brother's Workshop St. Thomas, USVI |
General support. | $13,000 |
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Narrows Center for the Arts Fall River, MA |
General support. | $1,857 |
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National Audubon Society New York, NY |
For Project Puffin. | $13,000 |
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Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford, MA |
A Matching Grant. | $2,000 |
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NorthStar Learning Centers New Bedford, MA |
For Hurricane Maria Relief - Puerto Rico. | $6,000 |
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NorthStar Learning Centers New Bedford, MA |
For Hurricane Maria Relief - Puerto Rico. | $5,000 |
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Northwest Maritime Center Port Townsend, WA |
For the Building To Teach Program. | $1,857 |
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Our Sisters' School New Bedford, MA |
General support. | $2,000 |
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Partners in Health Boston, MA |
General support. | $6,000 |
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Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts Boston, MA |
General support. | $3,000 |
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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England New Haven, CT |
General support. | $1,000 |
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Rhode Island Community Food Bank Providence, RI |
General support. | $1,000 |
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Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Riverside, RI |
General support. | $2,600 |
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Rosie's Place Boston, MA |
General support. | $1,857 |
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RUFF: Residents United for Furry Friends Warren, RI |
General support. | $2,600 |
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Ryan's Case for Smiles Wayne, PA |
For the Lehigh Valley PA Chapter. | $3,000 |
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Save the Bay, Inc. Providence, RI |
General support. | $3,000 |
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SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation and Research (SR3) Mukilteo, WA |
To support the Ropeless Trap Project by Richard Riels of SMELTS. | $70,000 |
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Sippican Historical Society Marion, MA |
General support. | $2,000 |
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SouthCoast Hospitals Group Inc. New Bedford, MA |
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Patient Advocacy Pilot. | $20,000 |
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Southern Poverty Law Center, Inc. Montgomery, AL |
General support. | $3,000 |
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The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, Inc. Bethlehem, PA |
General support. | $5,000 |
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The Family Pantry-Damien's Place Fairhaven, MA |
General support. | $2,000 |
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The Family Pantry-Damien's Place Fairhaven, MA |
Holiday Seasonings Bank. | $1,000 |
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The Greater Boston Food Bank, Inc. Boston, MA |
General support. | $1,000 |
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The Providence Animal Rescue League Providence, RI |
General support. | $2,600 |
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The Robert Potter League for Animals Middletown, RI |
General support. | $2,600 |
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Tri-County Music Association Rochester, MA |
General support. | $2,000 |
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Tri-County Music Association Rochester, MA |
General support. | $3,000 |
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Tufts Medical Center Trust Boston, MA |
For The Inker Family Fund. | $13,000 |
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YMCA Southcoast, Inc. New Bedford, MA |
For the Dartmouth YMCA Sharing the Harvest Community Farm. | $2,000 |
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YMCA Southcoast, Inc. New Bedford, MA |
For the Gleason YMCA Third Grade Learn To Swim Program. | $3,000 |
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YMCA Southcoast, Inc. New Bedford, MA |
For the Swansea YMCA. | $3,000 |
Penzance Subtotal: $550,500
Total 2017 Grants: $2,749,129.53
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