International non-governmental organization founded in 1972
"We want to see a just, fair and sustainable world, in which everybody enjoys the right to a life of dignity, and freedom from poverty and oppression. So we work to achieve social justice and gender equality, and to eradicate poverty."
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Group of private, international, non-denominational agencies
"The AKDN is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those in need, mainly in Asia and Africa, irrespective of their origin, faith, or gender. Our multifaceted development approach aims to help communities and individuals become self-reliant."
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American cancer research organization
"Our mission: AICR champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity, so that we can help people make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk."
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American private foundation established by Ailsa Mellon Bruce and Paul Mellon
"The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation was established in 1969 to strengthen, promote, and defend the arts and humanities as essential to democratic societies."
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Nonprofit international development organization established in 1954
"Our work is focused on governance, climate action, gender equality, education and leadership, inclusive growth, and international cooperation. We work in more than 20 countries through our 17 permanent country offices and programs across Asia and the Pacific."
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Indian non-profit organization founded in 2001 by Azim Premji
"The Foundation’s vision is to contribute towards a more just, equitable, humane and sustainable society. Its work is focused on India."
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Swedish independent foundation created in 1968 to celebrate the Bank of Sweden's 300th anniversary
"The purpose of RJ is to promote and support academic research connected with Sweden. Since the 1990s, grants have been focused on the humanities and social sciences (including law and theology)."
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American private foundation founded by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates in 2000
"Our mission is to create a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life"
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Portuguese institution founded in 1956 according to the last will and testament of Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian
"An international foundation, based in Portugal, which promotes the development of individuals and organisations, through art, science, education, and charity, for a more equitable and sustainable society."
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American organization founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1905 and chartered in 1906 by an act of the United States Congress
"The mission of the Foundation is to catalyze transformational change in education so that every student has the opportunity to live a healthy, dignified, and fulfilling life."
UK registered charity
"We are a leading charity that exists to accelerate progress in society towards a fair and sustainable future for all. We use our unique position to bring charities, business, and philanthropists together to simplify giving, allowing charities to focus more on the great work they do."
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American organization founded by Charles Stewart Mott in 1926
"We envision a world in which each individual’s quality of life is connected to the well-being of the community, both locally and globally."
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American private foundation founded by David Packard and his wife Lucile Packard in 1964
"Our Vision: A just and equitable world where people and nature flourish"
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German non-profit foundation established by Else Kröner in 1983
"The Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung is dedicated to advancing medical research and to supporting humanitarian aid. The purpose of the foundation is the advancement of medical science and research, primarily in the areas of the research and treatment of diseases, including the development of instruments and preparations, such as artificial kidneys."
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Austrian private foundation
"We focus on four strategic goals. Our vision is to provide financial health for all, empower those who care, preserve a democratic Europe, and protect contemporary culture. These are the directions in which we want to develop as a society."
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The executive body of the European Union (EU)
It is one of the EU's key institutions, playing a significant role in proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties, and managing the day-to-day business of the EU.
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Foundation created in Geneva in 1954 and moved to Amsterdam in 1960
"We develop and support cultural initiatives that let us share, experience and imagine Europe, to strengthen a European sense of belonging."
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European non-profit association founded in 1989 by a group of European filmmakers
"The European Film Academy seeks to support and connect its 4,600 members and celebrates and promotes their work. Its aims are to share knowledge and to educate audiences of all ages about European cinema."
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Independent administrative agency established by the French government in 1969
"As the leading philanthropy network in France, Fondation de France brings together donors, founders, volunteers and project leaders across the country. It adds value by helping everyone to provide effective support to their favorite charitable causes. And its overall aim is to implement useful, tangible and sustainable solutions for the advancement of society."
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Italian philanthropic organization established in 1991
"Our Mission: An entity helping civil society organizations and institutions serve communities."
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United Nations specialized agency
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
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American private foundation founded in 1936 by Edsel Ford and his father Henry Ford
"The Ford Foundation is a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Our goals are to: Strengthen democratic values; Reduce poverty and injustice; Promote international cooperation and Advance human achievement."
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Charitable organization based in the United Kingdom created in 1958 by Willard Garfield Weston
"The Garfield Weston Foundation is a family founded grant-maker that gives money to support a wide range of charities across the UK. These include welfare, youth, community, environment, education, health, arts, heritage and faith."
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International non-profit organization
"Greenpeace is a global network of independent campaigning organizations that use peaceful protest and creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green, just, and joyful future."
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Nonprofit housing organization
"Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We are therefore constantly looking for new solutions that would make adequate housing accessible and affordable for all."
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American non-profit medical research organization founded in 1953 by Howard Hughes
"HHMI is a biomedical research organization and philanthropy that supports a vibrant community of researchers, educators, students, and professionals. Together, we’re unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open, inclusive future for science."
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Specialized cancer agency of the World Health Organization
"The objective of IARC is to promote international collaboration in cancer research. The Agency is interdisciplinary, bringing together skills in epidemiology, laboratory sciences, and biostatistics to identify the causes of cancer so that preventive measures may be adopted and the burden of disease and associated suffering reduced. "
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Global non-profit organization founded in 1969 by Brian Davies
"The IFAW is a global non-profit helping animals and people thrive together. We are experts and everyday people, working across seas, oceans, and in more than 40 countries around the world. We rescue, rehabilitate, and release animals, and we restore and protect their natural habitats."
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United Nations specialized agency
The IMF is a global organization that works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 190 member countries. It does so by supporting economic policies that promote financial stability and monetary cooperation, which are essential to increase productivity, job creation, and economic well-being.
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American art institution founded in 1953 by J. Paul Getty
"Getty is a leading global arts organization committed to exhibiting, conserving, and understanding the world’s artistic and cultural heritage"
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Swiss organization established in 1989 by Klaus J. Jacobs and his family
"Our vision: Whatever their background, all children should have access to a high-quality education. Yet all too often learning and teaching take a one-size-fits-all approach. This means that children are unable to make the most of their learning potential. Our goal is a world in which every child is given the quality learning opportunities they need to thrive."
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Hong Kong-based charitable organization founded in 1980 by Hong Kong entrepreneur Li Ka-shing
"We seek to inspire societal improvement through supporting education and healthcare initiatives."
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Private philanthropic foundation created in 1937 by J.K. Lilly Sr. and sons Eli and J.K. Jr.
"We endeavor to help individuals reach their full potential, families to thrive and communities to flourish through grants to a range of charitable organizations. To these ends, our grantmaking is framed by two potentially contrasting convictions: that tradition is an important resource and that fundamental rethinking often is necessary to respond effectively to new challenges and circumstances. "
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American private foundation established by John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur in 1970
"Our Mission: We are committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world."
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Canadian charitable foundation established by Mastercard in 2006
"Our mission: To advance education and financial inclusion to catalyze prosperity in developing countries and to support Indigenous youth in Canada."
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An international, independent medical humanitarian organisation
"Médecins Sans Frontières provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions."
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Private, non-profit grant-making organization established in 1962 by Ryoichi Sasakawa
"Our mission is social innovation. Through this innovation we aim to achieve a society where all people support one another, reducing the burdens and challenges they face together."
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Swedish private institution established by the will of Alfred Nobel in 1936
"The main mission of the Nobel Foundation is to manage Alfred Nobel’s fortune in a manner that ensures a secure financial standing for the Nobel Prize over the long term and that the prize-awarding institutions are guaranteed independence in their work of selecting recipients."
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An independent Danish foundation with corporate interests
"Our vision is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet"
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US-based grantmaking network founded by George Soros
"The Open Society Foundations champion the search for bold, democratic solutions to our urgent, common challenges that advance justice, equity, and human dignity. We do this by supporting a wide array of independent voices and organizations around the world that provide a creative and dynamic link between the governing and the governed."
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Philanthropic association in Denmark
"Our focus is on solving challenges in the Danish society in cooperation with the government, the municipalities, foundations, associations, private businesses, and local, voluntary enthusiasts"
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German foundation established in 1964 on behalf of the will of Robert Bosch
"The Robert Bosch Stiftung is active in the areas of health, education, and global issues. Through its funding, it works for a just and sustainable future. The Foundation is rooted in the legacy of the entrepreneur and founder Robert Bosch."
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American philanthropic organization founded in 1936 by Robert Wood Johnson II
"We are dedicated to building a Culture of Health that provides everyone in America a fair and just opportunity for health and wellbeing. We take our responsibilities seriously, and we pledge to work in ways that reflect our values. "
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American private foundation founded by John D. Rockefeller, John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Frederick Taylor Gates
"Since 1913, The Rockefeller Foundation has pursued our mission to promote the well-being of humanity around the world by breaking down the barriers that limit who can be healthy, empowered, nourished, well off, secure, and free."
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Global network founded in 1905
"Our mission: We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders."
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Greek foundation established in 1996 to honor Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos
"Our mission, encompassing program areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Health & Sports, and Social Welfare, is broad by design. At its core are a fundamentally collaborative approach based on the expertise of partners on the ground, a commitment to public-private partnership, and a belief that everyone should have access to art, education, health care, and life’s other essentials."
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Diplomatic and political international organization
Established in 1945, the UN is central to global efforts to solve problems that challenge humanity. It focuses on peace and security, humanitarian assistance, human rights, and sustainable development. The UN’s Membership has grown from the original 51 Member States in 1945 to the current 193 Member States.
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United Nations specialized agency
UNESCO has main priorities for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the improvement of the human condition. Created in 1945, UNESCO aims to contribute to peace and security by promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms.
United Nations specialized agency
"UNICEF works in the world’s toughest places to reach the most disadvantaged children and adolescents – and to protect the rights of every child, everywhere. Across more than 190 countries and territories, we do whatever it takes to help children survive, thrive and fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. "
Dutch independent organisation
"Since 1949, the Van Leer Foundation has been dedicated to supporting young children, caregivers and communities worldwide. Our work is grounded in the legacy of the Van Leer Family, and their leadership in the fields of early childhood development, the human sciences and the arts."
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German private non-profit organization established in 1961
"The purpose of the Foundation is the promotion of science and technology in research and higher education"
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American private foundation founded in 1930 by Will Keith Kellogg
"The W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports children, families and communities as they strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success as individuals and as contributors to the larger community and society."
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English charitable foundation established by the will of Henry Wellcome in 1936
"Our mission: We support discovery research into life, health and wellbeing, and we’re taking on three worldwide health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health."
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Global not-for-profit organisation founded in 1937
"We are dedicated to protecting and restoring wetlands for their environmental value as well as for the services they provide to people. We work through our network of offices, our partners, and experts to achieve our goals. Most of our work is financed on a project basis by governments and private donors. We are also supported by government and NGO membership."
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American nonprofit organization established in 2003
"Our mission: To empower and engage people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally."
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Intergovernmental organization
With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries.
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Not-for-profit association that leads and unifies a network of cancer prevention charities with a global reach
"Our mission: World Cancer Research Fund International examines how diet, weight and physical activity affect your risk of developing and surviving cancer."
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United Nations specialized agency
Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health.
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Swiss-based international non-governmental organization founded in 1961
"Our vision is to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature. To deliver this mission, we work to conserve and restore biodiversity, the web that supports all life on Earth; to reduce humanity's environmental footprint; and to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources to support current and future generations."
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