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The American Chestnut Foundation has one simple goal: to restore the American chestnut to its native forests. Destroyed by an imported blight many consider the worst environmental disaster of the twentieth century, the American chestnut was virtually eliminated from the eastern hardwood forest between 1904 and 1940. With its loss, wildlife populations plummeted; never to return to former levels. With recent developments in genetics, there is promise that this critically important wildlife food source and timber tree will again become part of our natural heritage. To make this possibility a reality, a group of prominent scientists, in 1983, established the non-profit research-oriented American Chestnut Foundation (TACF). The Foundation's mission is simple: to restore the American chestnut as an integral part of the eastern forest ecosystem. TACF is employing traditional plant breeding techniques, backed by advanced research methods, to develop a blight resistant American chestnut tree. TACF is restoring a species - and in the process, creating a template for restoration of other tree and plant species.

The Helping Paws Foundation keeps military families united with their pets. All too often, troops who are willing to pay the ultimate price can’t afford to pay unexpected veterinary bills. We give back by providing low and no-cost veterinary care for service members and veterans in need. Our 501(c)(3) works to prevent premature relinquishment, or worse yet, economic euthanasia.

The Berner-Garde Foundation was established to assist in efforts to improve the health of Bernese Mountain Dogs. The BGF is comprised of a voluntary Board of Trustees and other workers. Our efforts are designed to support scientific research into the causes and cures for genetic diseases and general health of our beloved Berners.To support these goals, the BGF:Maintains a computerized database to record information about diseases and general health observed in BMDs. Information in the BGF Database is publicly available online, free of charge to everyone.The BGF, with support from the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, has established a repository of DNA and tumor tissue from BMDs. BGF supports research studies aimed at reducing the health problems found in Bernese Mountain Dogs

TO RESCUE, CARE FOR AND PROTECT DOGS, SPECIFICALLY PUGS. WE ALSO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT PUGS AND PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP.

By raising public awareness, advancing science-based solutions and mobilizing decision-makers around ocean conservation, we are leading voices for a healthy ocean. SeaWeb was founded to address the lack of public engagement on ocean issues, and works to reverse this trend by enabling key decision-makers to better understand the complexities of important marine environmental problems. In addition, our social marketing techniques enable the marine conservation community to effectively communicate sound solutions to these problems - another vital aspect of our unique approach to solving critical conservation questions.

The Gentle Barn is a national nonprofit organization, founded in 1999 as a safe haven and place of recovery for severely abused animals. The Gentle Barn offers their unique philosophy of rehabilitating animals and connecting their stories of survival and healing to the personal experiences of inner city, at-risk and special needs children who have suffered physical, mental, or emotional trauma. By interacting with The Gentle Barn’s approximate two hundred animals and taking a hands-on role in their welfare, those who participate in the programs at The Gentle Barn learn empathy, trust, and forgiveness. The Gentle Barn is run by Founder Ellie Laks and her husband and Co-founder Jay Weiner, both of whom were healed and supported by animals as children. The Gentle Barn’s mission is simple: “Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other.”

For over 150 years, the ASPCA has worked tirelessly to put an end to animal abuse and neglect. We are a national leader in the areas of rescue, adoption and welfare, and your tax-deductible donation will help fight cruelty and make a life-changing difference for animals across America. Thank you for making the ASPCA and the animals we serve a part of your life.

The Ocean Foundation (TOF) is a unique community foundation with a mission to support, strengthen, and promote those organizations dedicated to reversing the trend of destruction of ocean environments around the world. Our slogan is "Tell Us What You Want To Do For The Ocean, We Will Take Care Of The Rest." We work with a community of donors who care about the coasts and oceans. In this manner, we grow the financial resources available to support marine conservation in order to promote healthy ocean ecosystems and benefit the human communities that depend on them. We operate using a well-established business model (the community foundation) to serve donors and partners interested in marine conservation. TOF does this by increasing the capacity of conservation organizations, hosting projects and funds, and supporting those working to improve the health of ocean species globally. To do this, we raise millions of dollars each year to support marine conservation. These funds come from individuals, corporate donors, private foundations, and governments. We meet our mission through five lines of business: Fiscal Sponsorship Fund services, Field of Interest grantmaking Funds, green Resort Partnerships, Committee and Donor Advised Funds, and Consulting services.

The Foundation for the Equestrian Arts (“FEA”) is a nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for charitable purposes. FEA was created to promote and provide educational services and training in the historical and classical form of horsemanship and equitation based on historical principles for the benefit of riders, trainers, horse rescue operations, students of leadership, and all horses.

The Brittany Foundation Animal Sanctuary was founded in 1994 to rescue, rehabilitate, care for and find homes for homeless dogs, including dogs from animal shelters, puppy mills, strays, and victims of foreclosures and hospice situations. Dogs remain at the Sanctuary until they find a home, no matter how long it takes.

Live Like Roo Foundation, a 501C3 organization, provides support and financial assistance to families whose pet faces a cancer diagnosis. We help pay bills for biopsies, amputations, medications, growth removals and much more. After the dog passes, we also pay for the ashes or paw print of the animal. We assemble "Roo Cancer Care Packages," which contain items that Roo loved during his diagnosis, as well as items that will help the owner through one of the most difficult times of their life. Such items include a handmade blanket, toys, treats, a McDonald's gift card, toys, tennis balls, and tissues for mom and dad. We are a nationwide organization that hopes that everyone, ill or not, continues to live like there is no tomorrow. Live Like Roo.

We are a positive, proactive resource for breeders, owners and trainers to help network Saddlebreds that don't fit traditional show barn training programs through repurposing, therefore, preventing the need for rescue later.We strive to build and maintain relationships with trainers, owners, breeders, dealers and Amish. Although sometimes “rescue" is necessary our goal is to be proactive rather than reactive and repurpose horses before they enter the auction pipeline.We attend auctions to educate the community, document and track the prices and fate of horses, and identify those that most need our help.