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Foundations
The Giving Back Fund provides philanthropic consulting and foundation management to high-profile
individuals and others committed to philanthropy. In some case, The Giving Back Fund provides tax-
exempt status by establishing donor-advised foundations, which function as component funds of The
Giving Back Fund. In other cases, The Giving Back Fund provides consulting to independent 501(c)
(3) organizations.
We discourage unsolicited proposals --- very few are funded. Due to volume, we cannot
respond to all requests. We will contact you only if the proposal is under consideration. Please note
that most of The Giving Back Fund's foundations have specific program areas in which they focus
their giving. In addition, many require that the charity is helping a specific geographical region.
GBF's foundations only provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. We are unable to
distribute grants to individuals. If you are applying for a grant to more than one foundation, please
submit only one proposal and refer to the multiple foundations on your cover letter.
We are unable to handle personal requests for autographs through mail or e-mail. Please do not
send memorabilia for autographs. These items will not be accepted or returned.
If you would like to make a donation to any one of The Giving Back Fund's family of charities, or to
support, encourage and enable further philanthropy through a tax deductible gift to The Giving Back
Fund, your gift would be greatly appreciated. If you are donating to a specific foundation, please
remember to specify the foundation in the "designated" section.
:
The EL Foundation was established by NFL star Antwaan Randle El and his brother to provide
life-changing opportunities for underserved children and their families across the country.
The AWard Foundation was established by New York Knicks Point Guard Charlie Ward and
wife Tonja Ward. The Foundation's mission is to improve the lives of young people through
mentoring and educational programs, as well as sports and Gospel music programs.
The Battier Family Foundation was established by Houston Rockets' star Shane Battier and
his wife Heidi Battier to provide college scholarships to Detroit students and improve the quality
of life for children in Detroit, Michigan and Houston, Texas.
Ben Gordon New Life Foundation - details coming soon!
The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation was established by NFL Quarterback Ben
Roethlisberger and his family. The foundation is developing its grant guidelines and is currently
focusing on supporting police and fire departments by purchasing police/fire dogs and dog vests in
selected cities.Grant Applications: The deadline for grant application for K-9 units in Pittsburgh and
the surrounding areas is November 15th. Please note that the application process for all other cities
is currently closed. If you submit a proposal from another city, we will keep it on file for consideration
during the next grant cycle.
Boozer's Buddies was established by Carlos and Cece Boozer to provide valuable information
and resources to families affected by Sickle Cell Disease.
The Flaim Foundation was established by the Olympic gold medal speedskater Eric Flaim. The
Foundation is committed to fostering an appreciation and understanding of
sport and sport activities in the lives of children. The Foundation attempts to enrich and augment the
physical education experience at schools and community centers by enhancing or providing after-
school sports programs for children.
The Elton Brand Foundation was established by 1999 NBA Rookie of The Year and LA Clippers
star Elton Brand to support nonprofit organizations that have a commitment to after school
education programs, fostering and encouraging children's participation in sports, and support of
single parents. Grants will be focused in geographical areas where he has lived and played.
The Gerald Wallace Foundation was established by the Charlotte Bobcats Forward to provide
life-changing opportunities for underserved children and their families with a special emphasis on
recreational activities in Childersburg, Alabama, Gerald's hometown, and Charlotte, North Carolina,
Gerald's NBA playing city.
The Jalen Rose Foundation was established by NBA star Jalen Rose to create life-changing
opportunities for underserved youth through the development of unique programs and the
distribution of grants to qualified nonprofit organizations. Grants focus on sports and education and
are distributed in Jalen's hometown of Detroit as well as his current NBA home.
The Jamie-Lynn Sigler Foundation was established to promote the development of a healthy
body image in young people and educate young people about the prevention and serious
consequences of eating disorders. We will also continue to support NEDA in its effort to advocate
insurance coverage for eating disorder patients across the nation.
The James H Warsaw Foundation to Cure Parkinson's Disease was established by sports-
marketing pioneer James H Warsaw to fund research that will lead to a cure for Parkinson's disease.
The John Thompson Foundation was established by former Georgetown University coach John
Thompson in 2000 to help improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children within the District of
Columbia and other communities. The Foundation awards grants primarily to 501(c)(3)charitable
organizations that enhance children's lives, provide for continuing education, or support rehabilitation.
The La'Roi Glover Foundation was established by St. Louis Rams Defensive Tackle La'Roi
Glover to benefit children in the cities where he has lived and played football with an emphasis in
San Diego, California, La'Roi's hometown.
The Seattle Seahawks' Leonard Weaver established the Leonard Weaver Family
Foundation to provide life changing opportunities to underserved children and to support
organizations that fight against Juvenile Diabetes.
The Loved World Foundation by Tamar Geller was established by leading dog trainer and
best-selling author, Tamar Geller, to help people through animals. With our “Another Chance for
Love” program, shelter dogs are trained by prisoners, using the The Loved Dog non-aggressive
method. Once certified as A Loved Dog, the animals are available for adoption to the public. Once the
prisoners are released, some have the opportunity to work for The Loved Dog™ center as dog trainers.
The Mellanby Autism Foundation was established by professional hockey player Scott Mellanby
and his wife Susan to provide needed funding to organizations that provide services and care to
families affected by autism. The Foundation accepts grant applications in May.
The Nancy Kerrigan Foundation was established by Olympic ice-skating champion Nancy
Kerrigan and her husband Jerry Solomon to fund organizations that support the vision impaired.
Pearl Sinn-Bonanni, 15 year LPGA tour veteran, and her husband Greg established the Pearl Sinn-
Bonanni Foundation to support Southern California youth-oriented charities in need.
The Sharper Kids Foundation was established by NFL stars and brothers Darren Sharper and
Jamie Sharper to help improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children. The Foundation awards
grants to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and creates programs that enhance children's lives and
provide for continuing education.
NBA star Shawn Marion established The Shawn Marion Foundation to support single parent
families. The initial focus of the Foundation will be on providing college scholarships to adults
students and in doing so, helping to break the cycle of low paying jobs and limited opportunities.
The Yao Ming Foundation was established by NBA superstar Yao Ming to help rebuild schools in
China that were destroyed during the May, 2008 earthquake and to support youth programs in China
and the United States.
The Giving Back Fund provides philanthropic consulting and foundation management to high-profile
individuals and others committed to philanthropy. In some case, The Giving Back Fund provides tax-
exempt status by establishing donor-advised foundations, which function as component funds of The
Giving Back Fund. In other cases, The Giving Back Fund provides consulting to independent 501(c)
(3) organizations.
We discourage unsolicited proposals --- very few are funded. Due to volume, we cannot
respond to all requests. We will contact you only if the proposal is under consideration. Please note
that most of The Giving Back Fund's foundations have specific program areas in which they focus
their giving. In addition, many require that the charity is helping a specific geographical region.
GBF's foundations only provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. We are unable to
distribute grants to individuals. If you are applying for a grant to more than one foundation, please
submit only one proposal and refer to the multiple foundations on your cover letter.
We are unable to handle personal requests for autographs through mail or e-mail. Please do not
send memorabilia for autographs. These items will not be accepted or returned.
If you would like to make a donation to any one of The Giving Back Fund's family of charities, or to
support, encourage and enable further philanthropy through a tax deductible gift to The Giving Back
Fund, your gift would be greatly appreciated. If you are donating to a specific foundation, please
remember to specify the foundation in the "designated" section.
:
The EL Foundation was established by NFL star Antwaan Randle El and his brother to provide
life-changing opportunities for underserved children and their families across the country.
The AWard Foundation was established by New York Knicks Point Guard Charlie Ward and
wife Tonja Ward. The Foundation's mission is to improve the lives of young people through
mentoring and educational programs, as well as sports and Gospel music programs.
The Battier Family Foundation was established by Houston Rockets' star Shane Battier and
his wife Heidi Battier to provide college scholarships to Detroit students and improve the quality
of life for children in Detroit, Michigan and Houston, Texas.
Ben Gordon New Life Foundation - details coming soon!
The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation was established by NFL Quarterback Ben
Roethlisberger and his family. The foundation is developing its grant guidelines and is currently
focusing on supporting police and fire departments by purchasing police/fire dogs and dog vests in
selected cities.Grant Applications: The deadline for grant application for K-9 units in Pittsburgh and
the surrounding areas is November 15th. Please note that the application process for all other cities
is currently closed. If you submit a proposal from another city, we will keep it on file for consideration
during the next grant cycle.
Boozer's Buddies was established by Carlos and Cece Boozer to provide valuable information
and resources to families affected by Sickle Cell Disease.
The Flaim Foundation was established by the Olympic gold medal speedskater Eric Flaim. The
Foundation is committed to fostering an appreciation and understanding of
sport and sport activities in the lives of children. The Foundation attempts to enrich and augment the
physical education experience at schools and community centers by enhancing or providing after-
school sports programs for children.
The Elton Brand Foundation was established by 1999 NBA Rookie of The Year and LA Clippers
star Elton Brand to support nonprofit organizations that have a commitment to after school
education programs, fostering and encouraging children's participation in sports, and support of
single parents. Grants will be focused in geographical areas where he has lived and played.
The Gerald Wallace Foundation was established by the Charlotte Bobcats Forward to provide
life-changing opportunities for underserved children and their families with a special emphasis on
recreational activities in Childersburg, Alabama, Gerald's hometown, and Charlotte, North Carolina,
Gerald's NBA playing city.
The Jalen Rose Foundation was established by NBA star Jalen Rose to create life-changing
opportunities for underserved youth through the development of unique programs and the
distribution of grants to qualified nonprofit organizations. Grants focus on sports and education and
are distributed in Jalen's hometown of Detroit as well as his current NBA home.
The Jamie-Lynn Sigler Foundation was established to promote the development of a healthy
body image in young people and educate young people about the prevention and serious
consequences of eating disorders. We will also continue to support NEDA in its effort to advocate
insurance coverage for eating disorder patients across the nation.
The James H Warsaw Foundation to Cure Parkinson's Disease was established by sports-
marketing pioneer James H Warsaw to fund research that will lead to a cure for Parkinson's disease.
The John Thompson Foundation was established by former Georgetown University coach John
Thompson in 2000 to help improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children within the District of
Columbia and other communities. The Foundation awards grants primarily to 501(c)(3)charitable
organizations that enhance children's lives, provide for continuing education, or support rehabilitation.
The La'Roi Glover Foundation was established by St. Louis Rams Defensive Tackle La'Roi
Glover to benefit children in the cities where he has lived and played football with an emphasis in
San Diego, California, La'Roi's hometown.
The Seattle Seahawks' Leonard Weaver established the Leonard Weaver Family
Foundation to provide life changing opportunities to underserved children and to support
organizations that fight against Juvenile Diabetes.
The Loved World Foundation by Tamar Geller was established by leading dog trainer and
best-selling author, Tamar Geller, to help people through animals. With our “Another Chance for
Love” program, shelter dogs are trained by prisoners, using the The Loved Dog non-aggressive
method. Once certified as A Loved Dog, the animals are available for adoption to the public. Once the
prisoners are released, some have the opportunity to work for The Loved Dog™ center as dog trainers.
The Mellanby Autism Foundation was established by professional hockey player Scott Mellanby
and his wife Susan to provide needed funding to organizations that provide services and care to
families affected by autism. The Foundation accepts grant applications in May.
The Nancy Kerrigan Foundation was established by Olympic ice-skating champion Nancy
Kerrigan and her husband Jerry Solomon to fund organizations that support the vision impaired.
Pearl Sinn-Bonanni, 15 year LPGA tour veteran, and her husband Greg established the Pearl Sinn-
Bonanni Foundation to support Southern California youth-oriented charities in need.
The Sharper Kids Foundation was established by NFL stars and brothers Darren Sharper and
Jamie Sharper to help improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children. The Foundation awards
grants to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and creates programs that enhance children's lives and
provide for continuing education.
NBA star Shawn Marion established The Shawn Marion Foundation to support single parent
families. The initial focus of the Foundation will be on providing college scholarships to adults
students and in doing so, helping to break the cycle of low paying jobs and limited opportunities.
The Yao Ming Foundation was established by NBA superstar Yao Ming to help rebuild schools in
China that were destroyed during the May, 2008 earthquake and to support youth programs in China
and the United States.
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"I am reminded of the story of the great
French Marshal Lyautey, who once asked
his gardener to plant a tree. The gardener
objected that the tree was slow-growing
and would not reach maturity for a hundred
years. The Marshal replied, "In that case,
there is no time to lose, plant it this
afternoon!"
-- John F. Kennedy
Just as those who came before us planted
trees so that we could enjoy the shade, so
too must we plant for those who will come
after us.
French Marshal Lyautey, who once asked
his gardener to plant a tree. The gardener
objected that the tree was slow-growing
and would not reach maturity for a hundred
years. The Marshal replied, "In that case,
there is no time to lose, plant it this
afternoon!"
-- John F. Kennedy
Just as those who came before us planted
trees so that we could enjoy the shade, so
too must we plant for those who will come
after us.
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and there is nobody to tell us what fine
fellows we are, we come sometimes
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how famous we have become, but what
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