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The mission of the Michael G. Bloom Foundation is to provide underprivileged children the opportunity to experience the joy of soccer. We partner with communities around the world to develop safe, sustainable soccer fields and distribute quality soccer equipment. By doing so, we strive to create a sense of belonging, a refuge from challenges, and an outlet for cultivating joy.

Founded in 1996 by Hall of Fame rhythmic gymnast, Wendy Hilliard, the Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation “WHGF” was formed to provide free and low cost gymnastics for youth. Wendy was inspired to begin the foundation after training her athlete, Aliane Baquerot, for the 1996 Olympics. The goal was to provide children with the opportunity that Wendy had in gymnastics. In the late “70 ‘s the City of Detroit Recreation Department hired four gymnastics coaches from the former Soviet Union. Lead by Drs. Vladimir and Zina Mirinov; the Detroit Metro Gymnastics Team produced Olympians, National Champions and numerous US National Gymnastics Team members. As the Captain of the Detroit Metro Gymnasts, Wendy travelled the world representing her city and was the first African American to represent the United States Rhythmic Gymnastics.

The tradition of skiing and ski racing is deep rooted in Vermont, especially at Pico Mountain. Pico Ski Education Foundation (PSEF) is a non-profit organization helping to provide funding for young athletes to pursue their dreams of ski racing while encouraging them to learn sound technical skills, good sportsmanship, healthy competitiveness and an appreciation for the spirit of skiing and for the mountains themselves.

The mission of the Equestrian Aid Foundation is to provide grant-based assistance to horsemen and equine-related professionals suffering from illness or catastrophic injuries. The EAF is dedicated to helping people of all ages and from all backgrounds and disciplines, offering funding for medical, rehabilitation and essential expenses. Our goal is to empower our recipients and provide necessary tools to overcome adversity.

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 Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation (AYTEF) was established to meet the needs of underresourced children in the metro Atlanta area. Our mission is to enrich the lives of underserved youth through tennis and education both on and off the court. AYTEF provides a pathway to excellence with our literacy, life-skills and fitness/tennis instruction that enables youth in our programs to engage in safe, healthy and challenging afterschool and summer programs.

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.

Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) strives for a compassionate, generous and equitable community, connected to each other and the land that supports us. NRCF connects people and communities to tackle social and environmental challenges in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, Australia. We focus our philanthropic support on small community grants; disaster recovery, resilience & regeneration projects; capacity building initiatives; scholarship programs and providing 'back to school' support for disadvantaged children.

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.

Futebol da forca [football gives strength] is an independent international foundation, educational platform and community for purpose-driven football coaches. The organisation was founded in Mozambique in 2012 to work within football to empower girls with agency to make informed decisions and live a life they value. Futebol da forca engages, trains and supports voluntary football coaches to empower girls within football, while changing attitudes and norms that today prevent girls from reaching their full potential, in order for girls to thrive far outside the football field.

PYSF provides the main venue in the South Bay for racing at the youth and high school level, and interest is at an all time high. We need your help to provide scholarships and purchase additional boats and equipment so all the kids interested in participating can sail. PYSF is a 501c3 non-profit foundation that relies on the generosity of the community and your tax deductible gift can help provide opportunities for kids to learn and compete in the world of sailing. How your donations help PYSF 'stay afloat' class fees only cover basic operating costs. We rely on donations to cover our capital expenses. PYSF makes sailing affordable so kids can participate. Class fees cover just over 80% of our costs, while fundraisers and donations help us keep up with the wear-and-tear on our boats and replace worn-out sails, lines and various parts.

THE ORGANIZATION IS FORMED TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL FITNESS, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, SELF-DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK, AND WATER SAFETY BY CONDUCTING PROGRAMS TO COACH INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN FUNDAMENTAL SAILING SKILLS.