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The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) is an adaptable and flexible, non-bureaucratic organisation responding promptly to conservation threats by supporting trusted, reputable individuals and organisations operating in the field. Lean on administration but generous on funding, the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation supports a range of innovative, vital and far-reaching projects throughout Africa and Asia, achieving real results for wildlife survival by: - sending undercover agents into the field to investigate illegal wildlife crime, training and supplying anti-poaching patrols - establishing nature reserves and other protected areas - working with governments to establish conservation laws and regulations - educating wildlife consumers about the plight of the animals they 'use' - teaching young people about endangered wildlife through art and school projects

It is the mission of Holy Cross Education Foundation to provide funding and administrative assistance to schools that strive to provide the highest quality primary education to children in disadvantage areas. We seek to effectively help prepare students for the challenges of life in the 21st century - spiritually, mentally, morally, emotionally and physically by providing a state-of-the-art educational environment.

The Yellowstone Park Foundation works in cooperation with the National Park Service to fund projects and programs that protect, preserve, and enhance the natural and cultural resources and the visitor experience of Yellowstone National Park. YPF's Tomorrow’s Stewards Funding Initiative supports projects to enhance the park’s youth education programs and to promote the understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of Yellowstone among the next generation.

The Get Growing Foundation is a 501c3 creating gardens, educational programming and year-round outreach to the public, with a particular focus on today's youth. In collaboration with the Chicago Flower & Garden Show®, GGF raises awareness and funding for hands-on programs specifically designed to cultivate understanding and provide practical advice in the areas of horticulture, gardening and conservation. The Get Growing Foundation is the educational programming and outreach partner of the Chicago Flower & Garden Show® and leads the way in creating gardens, workshops, seminars and year-round programming that not only educates, but inspires and motivates the next generation of gardeners. Gardening connects us to our world, from our food to our neighbors to our planet as a whole. We’re here to help foster that connection and encourage people of all ages to be a part of Chicago’s thriving horticultural legacy.

The Montgomery Parks Foundation champions Montgomery County Parks cultivating financial support and public engagement of county residents and businesses as members, donors, sponsors and advocates. We will inspire charitable giving and cultivate and solicit private donations at all levels to support programs and projects that preserve and enhance Montgomery Parks. We will encourage public support and activism on behalf of our parks and believe such involvement strengthens our community and fosters positive public policy in the best interests of our award-winning park system. We will protect donor privacy, abide by the Donor Bill of Rights and report openly and accurately regarding all Foundation activities, accepting fully our responsibility to serve the public good and meet our obligations. We will strive to reflect our broad-based community in board membership and staffing and the selection of programs and projects the Foundation supports while respecting all donors and supporters equally. We will establish and sustain trusting and supportive relationships with Montgomery Parks and throughout the community, reinforcing the importance of mutual respect in an effort to attain mutually beneficial results. We will conduct all business with the highest professional, moral and ethical standards and report honestly about our operations and finances. We will strive for excellence in fulfilling all programs and projects and will reflect in all we do the exceptional pride we take in our outstanding park system.

THE CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION has been established to promote and further the legacy of Captain Paul Watson. To focus on the protection and conservation of the Ocean through direct intervention supported by education, documentation, research activities and partnerships with other NGOs, governments and international institutions like the United Nations. It will be made up of a small team that will prevent any future interference or dilution of the overall vision of Paul's legacy by keeping management and bureaucracy minimal.

The Southern California Mountains Foundation is a non-profit that is passionate about our mission and community. We strive to: 1) Support youth development through conservation initiatives integrating environmental education, training, and hands-on service projects; 2) Protect our natural resources through adult and family-led programming; and 3) Provide interpretive services that focus on outdoor recreation, responsible use, and stewardship of our natural environment.

The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation protects and restores Iowa's land, water and wildlife. This donor-supported, private nonprofit conservation organization works to ensure Iowans will always have beautiful natural areas – to bike, hike, and paddle – to recharge, relax and refresh – to keep Iowa healthy and vibrant. We've helped permanently protect over 180,000 acres of Iowa prairies, woodlands, lakes and rivers and blazed the way for Iowa's trails.

The mission of the Sierra State Parks Foundation (SSPF) is to provide critically needed financial support and advocacy to the Lake Tahoe-Donner State Parks for education, interpretation, restoration and preservation consistent with the mission of California State Parks. We fund projects and educational programs that connect park visitors with our rich natural resources and cultural heritage. Because of this work and advocacy our parks will continue to be places of education and inspiration for generations to come.

The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization #20-1702191 is dedicated to honoring the life of our inspiration, Jimmy Miller, by supporting the healing of mental and physical illness through surfing and ocean related activities. Through recreational, education, and mentoring programs, the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation enables surfers, educators, therapists, lifeguards and friends to help people affected by mental and physical illness feel the joy and healing power of the ocean and surfing. JMMF pioneered the formation of an adaptive surfing program titled Ocean Therapy, where surfing is used as a means to increase self-esteem and self-efficacy in individuals suffering from mental and/or physical illness. The Ocean Therapy program is currently working with at risk children in the Los Angeles foster care community, veterans from all branches of the military and injured Marines in the Wounded Warrior Battalion in Camp Pendleton. We are looking to expand our programming to the addiction/recovery populations, victims and survivors of mass public and terrorist attacks, those suffering from suicidal ideation and anxiety, depression and other mental health illnesses.

Our mission is to preserve land and natural resources throughout New Jersey for the benefit of all.New Jersey Conservation Foundation is one of the nation’s leading statewide land conservation organizations. Working with landowners, public agencies and other conservation partners, we have protected more than 125,000 acres of forest, farmland, wetlands, parks and trails. We manage more than 27,000 acres – more land and conservation easements than any other nonprofit in New Jersey.We offer technical assistance, grants, advocacy and organizational support to the conservation community and have helped foster the formation of many conservation groups.

The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) is a nonproft 501(c)3 organization founded in 1997 to advance conservaiton and appreciation of Missouri's natural resources, including fish, forest, and wildlife. We work with donors and other conservation partners to financially suppor the mission and priorities of the Missouri Department of Conservation at the statewide, national and internal level. This means we invest in everything from migratory bird programs to youth hunting and fishing events to endangered species habitat rehabilitation. We support the state's nature centers, as well as hiking and wildlife viewing activities. MCHF is goverened by a volunteer board of directors and has raised and invested more than $24 million in conservation projects large and small.