Donations in Response to Gulf Coast Oil Spill More Than $4 Million
Donations in Response to Gulf Coast Oil Spill More Than $4-Million
Grant Makers • The Gulf Coast Fund for Community Renewal and Ecological Health, a project started by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors after Hurricane Katrina, had received more than $245,000 as of June 9. The fund has awarded $155,000 in emergency grants to 27 grass-roots environmental groups in the region. The Gulf Coast Fund also organized a three-day tour that allow potential donors to see the work and meet the leaders of the groups the fund supports, which resulted in commitments of at least $60,000 to those organizations. • The Gulf Oil Spill Fund, created by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, stands at $130,000, including an initial gift of $60,000 from the foundation. The foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Seedco Financial for its Southeast Louisiana Fisheries Assistance Center, in Belle Chasse. • A benefit concert in New Orleans headlined by the singer Lenny Kravitz brought in $300,000 for the newly formed Gulf Relief Foundation. • The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, in Baton Rouge, has awarded emergency grants totaling $117,500 to nine local nonprofit groups that are providing assistance to communities affected by the spill. John Moore/Getty Images Gulf-Coast Charities • The Audubon Nature Institute, in New Orleans, had raised $42,735 as of June 8. • Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans had received $882,850 as of June 8, including a $750,000 contribution from BP America. • Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana had received $376,400 as of June 8, including two donations from BP America that totaled $350,000. National Charities • Greenpeace USA had received $260,000 as of June 8. • The Audubon Society, in New York, had raised more than $1-million as of June 9, including a $750,000 gift from Chevron for group’s new Volunteer Response Center in Moss Point, Miss. • The National Wildlife Federation, in Reston, Va., had received $480,000 as of June 4, including $20,000 via text messaging. • The Nature Conservancy, in Arlington, Va., had received 89,216 as of June 7. • Oceana, in Washington, had received more than $15,000 as of June 8. • Waterkeeper Alliance, in Irvington, N.Y., was awarded a $100,000 grant from the footwear company Teva on June 2. Posted with permission of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
More Than $4 Million Donated to Relief and Cleanup Efforts
A month and a half after the start of the drilling disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, donors have contributed more than $4-million to support relief efforts. Among the recipients:Related
Grant Makers • The Gulf Coast Fund for Community Renewal and Ecological Health, a project started by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors after Hurricane Katrina, had received more than $245,000 as of June 9. The fund has awarded $155,000 in emergency grants to 27 grass-roots environmental groups in the region. The Gulf Coast Fund also organized a three-day tour that allow potential donors to see the work and meet the leaders of the groups the fund supports, which resulted in commitments of at least $60,000 to those organizations. • The Gulf Oil Spill Fund, created by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, stands at $130,000, including an initial gift of $60,000 from the foundation. The foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Seedco Financial for its Southeast Louisiana Fisheries Assistance Center, in Belle Chasse. • A benefit concert in New Orleans headlined by the singer Lenny Kravitz brought in $300,000 for the newly formed Gulf Relief Foundation. • The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, in Baton Rouge, has awarded emergency grants totaling $117,500 to nine local nonprofit groups that are providing assistance to communities affected by the spill. John Moore/Getty Images Gulf-Coast Charities • The Audubon Nature Institute, in New Orleans, had raised $42,735 as of June 8. • Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans had received $882,850 as of June 8, including a $750,000 contribution from BP America. • Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana had received $376,400 as of June 8, including two donations from BP America that totaled $350,000. National Charities • Greenpeace USA had received $260,000 as of June 8. • The Audubon Society, in New York, had raised more than $1-million as of June 9, including a $750,000 gift from Chevron for group’s new Volunteer Response Center in Moss Point, Miss. • The National Wildlife Federation, in Reston, Va., had received $480,000 as of June 4, including $20,000 via text messaging. • The Nature Conservancy, in Arlington, Va., had received 89,216 as of June 7. • Oceana, in Washington, had received more than $15,000 as of June 8. • Waterkeeper Alliance, in Irvington, N.Y., was awarded a $100,000 grant from the footwear company Teva on June 2. Posted with permission of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures