Foundation Sponsors

In order of contribution size...

Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice

Astraea is the world's only foundation solely dedicated to supporting LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) organizations working to advance the human rights of all LGBTI people in the United States and internationally. For more than 30 years, Astraea has been raising funds and distributing grants based on the belief that all people can participate in the philanthropic process-from giving to grantmaking. Today, Astraea grantee partners are fueling the movement for social, racial, gender and economic justice in villages, cities and towns around the world.

Ms. Foundation

Founded in 1973, the Ms. Foundation for Women is the first and leading women's fund and the foundation engaged across the United States to build women's collective power to ignite change. The Ms. Foundation delivers strategic grants, capacity building and leadership development to organizations at local, state, Tribal and national levels working for policy change and culture change across the broad areas of women's health, economic justice, ending violence and building democracy. With its long history of bringing the leadership and perspectives of women who are most marginalized to the center, and building the capacity of diverse women and their organizations to connect across issues, geography and with other social justice groups, the Foundation strengthens social movements and brings our nation closer to its democratic ideals.

Ms. Foundation Accomplishments:

• Launching Take Our Daughters To Work Day, one of the country’s most successful public education campaigns, and evolving the program to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day to bring the voices of girls and boys into conversations about creating a future where they can participate fully in family, work, and community;
• Receiving a Presidential Award for Excellence in Microenterprise Development for our longstanding commitment to improve economic prospects for low-income women;
• Distributing millions of dollars in grants each year to local, state, and national organizations to seed and sustain innovative programs for women and girls;
• Creating a national movement of activists and organizations dedicated to girls and women’s issues through our training, networking, and mentoring activities;
• Changing the face of philanthropy by creating new collaborative grantmaking models, now replicated nationwide.
  

North Star Fund

North Star Fund is the community foundation that advances the collective good. For 29 years, we have been the first to fund the fight for equality, economic justice and peace in New York City.

By organizing donors, raising money for grants, and providing technical assistance, we support activism that focuses on the root causes of poverty, racism, homophobia and gender discrimination.

Since our founding in 1979, North Star has distributed over 27 million dollars to 3,709 groups working to ensure a more equitable and democratic city for all New Yorkers. From kitchen table activists to national coalitions, North Star's courageous grantees have led efforts on issues ranging from better schools, housing and health care, to protecting civil liberties, stopping domestic violence, creating living wage jobs, and advocating for peace, freedom and human rights.

The Twenty-First Century Foundation (21CF)

21CF is a unique organization that leads, innovates, and influences giving for Black community change.  As the nation’s preeminent Black-led and -governed foundation, 21CF

• Understands our community’s pressing social needs
• Identifies the Black-run organizations and leaders addressing them
• Engages donors in new forms of Black philanthropy
• Fosters cooperation among donors, grantees, community leaders, business people, and policy-makers
• Leverages the resources of traditional high-impact institutional allies such as the Ford Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, as well as emerging donor networks like Gulf South Allied Funders

The Twenty-First Century Foundation emphasizes advocacy, leadership development, and building organizational capacity to stimulate positive, sustainable change. Founded in 1971, the Foundation has become a transforming force in the lives of Black children, families, and communities throughout the nation.

Social Justice Fund Northwest

Social Justice Fund NW is a member-funded foundation that supports the creation of a just society through fundraising, grantmaking, and member involvement. The foundation provides essential resources to organizations in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming to strengthen grassroots efforts in the broad-based movement for progressive, systemic social change.

Each year, Social Justice Fund NW raises funds from its members and friends, and then grants that money to non-profit social justice organizations in the Northwest and Northern Rockies. Using an extensive, thoughtful process, we make grants to strategic and effective community-based organizations in five states. Our approach allows you to assist many different social change causes with a single contribution backed by the experience and research of our staff and members.

Founded in 1978 as A Territory Resource Foundation, Social Justice Fund Northwest is now celebrating 30 years of funding grassroots community organizations in the Northwest.

Women Donors Network

The Women Donors Network creates community, educational opportunities, and action strategies that help philanthropists better use their wealth and influence to effect progressive social change. This is accomplished through the exchange of knowledge, information, and experience and collaborative action among a stable and expanding group of women who share key values.  As of the fall of 2008, the membership consists of over 160 women from around the country.

Members distribute at least $25,000 per year to nonprofit progressive causes. WDN members:

• Are serious about their philanthropy and increasing their effectiveness as donors;
• Have a desire for a community of peers where they can learn and share with others around issues of progressive philanthropy;
• Want to develop their personal power and become stronger leaders; and
• Seek to leverage their resources and increase the impact of their individual giving.

SRI Sponsors

In alphabetical order...

Harrington Investments

Harrington Investments, Inc. (HII) is a Registered Investment Advisor managing assets for institutional and individual investors, specializing in Socially Responsible Investing and Shareholder Advocacy.

Our mission is to provide highly personalized asset management services that reflect a commitment to superior financial results, while investing in companies committed to positive environmental, ethical and social change.

HII was founded in 1982 by John Harrington and incorporated as a family corporation in 1984. The minimum account size is $1,000,000 in liquid assets.

HII's investment goals are to:

• Invest our clients' assets to achieve maximum economic and social goals using comprehensive social screening, fundamental analysis and shareholder advocacy.
• Work diligently to develop a personal relationship with our clients and their financial professionals to assure consistency.
• Inspire confidence through dependable strategies, policies, and results.
• Exert influence on public corporations to encourage economic, environmental and social accountability and responsibility.
• Contribute to our community through participation in non-profit social justice and environmental organizations and encourage our employees and clients to do the same.

Social Equity Group

The Social Equity Group (SEG) is a Registered Investment Advisory firm specializing in socially responsible investments. We have been providing socially responsible money management services to individuals, businesses and institutions since 1992. We have offices in Berkeley, Evanston, Healdsburg, Santa Rosa and Sebastopol.

We offer clients comprehensive financial services which address both financial goals and social concerns – the double bottom line. This is not just a “feel-good” approach; many studies have confirmed that socially responsible investing does not mean that you will be sacrificing performance1 – in fact it can frequently enhance it.

At the Social Equity Group we are proud to be different from traditional investment advisers. We are deeply committed to the same ethical values as our clients: a sustainable world, social justice, and peace. We come from an advocacy background and have participated in social action for many years.

Our unique approach allows us to tailor our services to your specific needs and values. We are committed to providing excellent, prompt and professional service to our clients. When you call our offices, you get a human being, not a lengthy phone menu! (And we have a great sense of humor too.)

Trillium Asset Management

Trillium Asset Management Corporation ("Trillium") is the oldest and largest independent investment management firm dedicated solely to socially responsible investing.  For twenty-five years, Trillium has been the leader in socially responsible investing. We are guided by a belief that active investing can offer good returns to the investor, while also promoting social and economic justice. Trillium is an independent employee-owned firm, dedicated to professional, high quality, individualized service for our valued clients.

Our professional staff, in four offices across the country, carry on a mission begun in 1982: To help our clients meet their financial goals and have a positive impact on society through socially responsible investing. The company’s direction is overseen by a diversified independent Board of Directors.