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What We Fund

The Ann Theodore Foundation supports organizations that align with the Foundation’s values of equity and access to opportunity and provide programming within the specific areas of focus below.

Applications for grants are by invitation only. The Foundation does not currently accept unsolicited proposals.

Our Focus Areas

Climate
Mitigation

To ensure future generations have continued access to opportunities, we support organizations that work to protect the planet by mitigating climate change in ways that benefit local economies, increase food security, and restore natural systems.

Climate
Mitigation

College Access
& Success

College Access
& Success

We believe all youth and adults deserve the opportunity to pursue post-secondary education, without the barriers posed by the cost of obtaining a degree. To help level the playing field, we created a robust college access and success program for low-income students.

Food
Security

We fund collaborative, innovative programs that seek to address hunger and food insecurity and aim to ensure individuals and families have access to the quality, culturally appropriate food they need to thrive.

Food
Security

Sarcoidosis
Research

Sarcoidosis
Research

Through the Ann Theodore Foundation Breakthrough Sarcoidosis Initiative, we fund research focused on understanding the underlying biology of sarcoidosis, working towards finding a cure and increasing equitable access to quality patient care.

Summer Opportunities

We believe all youth should have access to enriching summer programs that offer new experiences, help build skills, and provide supportive mentors. We support organizations that provide programming for diverse, underserved youth in the arts, music, athletics, outdoor recreation, and STEM.

Summer Opportunities

Youth
Development

Youth
Development

We support organizations that provide youth with diverse and enriching opportunities outside of school through programs that build confidence and character, foster positive relationships, and build on their strengths and interests.

Our Grantees

We support a broad range of programs and initiatives that provide children and families with access to opportunities that help them develop, grow, and thrive.