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Disaster Grantmaking

Find information on our region's philanthropic response to natural and other disasters and ongoing updates on foundation and individual giving.

Philanthropic Response to the Southern California Wildfires
Since Sunday, October 21, 2007 Southern California has experienced one of the worst fire episodes in its history. Large fires are concentrated in San Diego County, the San Bernardino Mountains and northwestern Los Angeles County. To serve their community, Southern California Grantmakers has compiled an initial list of local grantmakers and their response to the fires.

New Report: We Were There: The Role of Philanthropy in National Disasters
This free publication from the Council on Foundations shares stories of philanthropic support in challenging times.

Earthquake Relief Efforts for India and Pakistan
Click to see Baltimore Community Foundation's list of recommended relief organizations.

ABAG Member Initiatives
Learn about ABAG Member Hurricane Katrina disaster relief efforts.

How Children Can Help With Relief Efforts
With millions of people from the Gulf Coast still suffering from hurricane devastation, many families are actively seeking ways to engage their children in age-appropriate efforts to assist those in need. Find a checklist of ideas on how to engage children through online giving, collecting money to donate, collecting needed items, and volunteering.

Press on The Philanthropic Response
Review articles providing national information and statistics on the philanthropic response to Hurricane Katrina.

Disaster Grantmaking: A Practical Guide for Foundations and Corporations
Download this study by The European Foundation Centre and the Council on Foundations highlighting how grantmakers can be more effective and strategic in addressing disasters by following eight principles of good disaster management.

Other Disaster Grantmaking Resources
Find a number of resources for grantmakers on disaster grantmaking.

Disaster Relief Organizations
Find a list vetted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of disaster relief organizations needing cash donations and accepting on-line gifts.

Gulf Coast Area Community Foundations
Find a list of community foundations in the Gulf Coast region that have established specific Hurricane Katrina Relief Funds.

Examples of Foundation and Fundraising Efforts Across the Country
Check out a variety of efforts by foundations and others to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina relief.

How Individuals Can Give
Individuals can quickly, easily and safely give to a number of disaster relief organizations who are receiving online donations.

ABAG's Guide for Funding Basic Human Needs in a Challenging Economy

ABAG's Guide for Funding Basic Human Needs in a Challenging Economy
To inform the funding community about the scale and scope of need among Central Marylanders, the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers (ABAG) has produced the Guide for Funding Basic Human Needs in a Challenging Economy, which focuses on eight areas critical to maintaining self sufficiency, which suffer during an economic downturn.

Tsunami Lessons that Corporations are Leveraging for Hurricane Relief
View top five lessons learned by corporations on disaster relief efforts.

Corporate Philanthropy and Relief Efforts
Find information and resources on corporate philanthropy and relief efforts.