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The Ohio University Foundation was established in 1945 by supporters of Ohio University including and encouraged by then-President John C. Baker. The Foundation is an institutionally-related, nonprofit, tax exempt, 501(c)(3) organization, and is the repository for all private gifts to Ohio University.Private philanthropy has had a rich and dramatic impact on Ohio University from as early as 1816 when Christopher and Daniel Herrold forgave the debt for the lumber used to build Cutler Hall, the the oldest building on campus and the oldest in the original Northwest Territories of the United States.Today the foundation, and nearly 100 university advancement staff members, manage an endowment of more than $647M and support an engaged and diverse alumni base of more than 255,000 individuals.

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SOCRATES FOUNDATION The initiative to create an Educational Foundation was the brain child of a group of parents who filed an application with Canada Customs and Revenue Agency for the purpose of creating a non-profit charitable organization. In filing their application, their objective was to strive to raise funds for the purpose of providing financial support for the advancement and/or enrichment of trilingual (French, Greek & English) education in Canada.The path of navigating a request through Charities Canada proved to be a long and difficult undertaking.With financial contributions received from different individuals, the final obstacles were overcome and after four long years the “Socrates Educational Foundation” (SEF) obtained its charitable operations number, effective August 1, 2003.

The East York Foundation was established by an Act of Provincial Parliament in 1964. The Foundation owns a collection of art, historical artifacts, rare books & documents of historical significance. The Foundation is governed by a board of directors made up of residents of East York & Leaside; Ray White, John Carter, Gord Piercey, Councillor Mary Fragedakis, Michael Prue MPP, Adrian King, Geoff Kettel, Elaine Snider and Bill Buckingham. Several works of art are on permanent display at the S. Walter Stewart Library. The Foundation is dedicated to the promotion of community groups & associations and also helps in fundraising efforts for capital works projects such as recreational facilities, arenas, halls of fame,memorial tributes & structures of historical & artistic significance. Chair - Ray White 416-696-1537 Vice Chair - John Carter 416-778-9431 Treasurer - Gord Piercey 416-755-0278 Works of Art - Elaine Snider 416-422-2662 Legal Affairs - Adrian King 416-508-7800

The Guy Fieri Foundation uses food, cooking, and education to support, uplift, and encourage our communities. We envision a world where our communities are supported and our heroes are celebrated.

The Tiger Frances Foundation believes we can end the abuse and homelessness of all animals by teaching children, and their adults, that animals are sentient, emotional beings, deserving of our empathy and protection.

The Gerald Arpino Foundation is committed to preserving and promoting the legacy of Gerald Arpino and Robert Joffrey by sustaining and advancing their artistic ideas and choreographic works while maintaining integrity and artistic excellence.

The mission statement of the Brother Benno Foundation is that it is our purpose or mission to carry on the ministry of Brother Benno by living out the gospel according to Matthew 25:31-45 with love and compassion.To feed the hungry!To give drink to the thirsty!To shelter the homeless!To clothe the naked!To comfort the sick!To support people in recovering from addiction!We place our foundation in God’s hands and rely on his divine providence to provide the people and the where-with-all to accomplish our mission.

The official philanthropic entity for the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, the mission of the Remember the Alamo Foundation, established in 2015, is to provide support exclusively for the Alamo and its preservation, education outreach and public programs.

The mission of The Legal Kid Foundation is to empower children and their families through literacy, law education, and mental health awareness, fostering a generation of informed and engaged citizens equipped to advocate for themselves and their communities.

Inspired by late Sublime frontman Bradley Nowell, the mission of The Nowell Family Foundation is to support individuals affected by substance use disorder and to prevent overdose deaths through harm-reduction efforts.

The White Rose Foundation,Incorporated, wasfounded in Denver, Colorado, on January17, 2007, by members of the Denver CO Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, anorganization of professional women of color that addresses disparities in the Black community.

The Touching Tiny Lives Foundation strives for the healthy development of all children in Lesotho, and envisions accessible health and social services that enable families and communities to care for children affected by HIV/AIDS.