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Fundraising, Philanthropy

Gary Sinise Foundation | October 18, 2022

American Tire Distributors (ATD) announced that it raised $1.5M for the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF), setting a record for the largest amount of money ATD has ever raised for the organization. GSF is ATD's philanthropic partner dedicated to providing support to military service men and women, veterans, first responders and their families. ATD announced the increased fundraising goal as part of this year's "Summer for Heroes Giving Campaign." The campaign ran June...

Nonprofit Management

Wreaths Across America | February 10, 2022

MISSION BBQ announced the donation of $550,920, to national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA). This significant contribution, which saw its biggest growth yet with a nearly $190,000 increase from last year, was made possible thanks to the generosity of MISSION BBQ customers and their support of the American Heroes Cups. The donation will sponsor 36,728 veterans' wreaths to be placed by volunteers at 86 participating locations this year on National Wreaths Across America Day – Satu...

Consumers Energy | July 14, 2020

The Consumers Energy Foundation today announced $135,000 in grants to assist 14 Michigan nonprofit organizations, helping them meet critical needs as they serve residents the COVID-19 pandemic has affected. "We want to do our part to help people, businesses and communities that will continue to feel the pandemic's effects for months," said Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation. "These nonprofits are meeting some of the most critical and urgent needs ...

eBay | May 19, 2020

The eBay Foundation is announcing this week $10 million in grants to support COVID-19 relief worldwide. eBay Foundation has pledged millions in grants to small business development nonprofits.