McCottry Foundation

08/14/2017

Tomorrow's the big day! Our Q3 LOI period closes. spread the word to Human Services Organizations throughout the United States and tell them to apply for funding before 5pm.

08/09/2017

We are back up and running for LOI submissions. Thank you for your patience.

08/09/2017

Good afternoon everyone! Thank you to everyone who has alerted us to the website being down. We are working to get this fixed and will extend our LOI acceptance deadline to accommodate this inconvenience. We look forward to reading your proposals.

07/18/2017

We're proud to have partnered with Children First: CEO Kansas Inc.; Latino STEM Alliance; and STEM From Dance during our first quarter STEM funding cycle. Keep up the great work for the STEM community! We can't wait to announce our Q2, Animal Rescue, Rehabilitation, Santuary and Shelter awardees next week.

03/24/2017

Google and Howard University partner for more diversity in tech

Have you heard about this great new partnership between Google and Howard University? Diversity in STEM career fields is something we can get behind!

Diversity (or the lack thereof) at Silicon Valley companies like Google has been a hot topic in the tech industry of late -- just about every major tech company...

03/20/2017

McCottry Foundation | Grants

Today is Day 1 of our second quarter LOI period. If you are a 501(c)(3) non profit organization operating and based in the United States we'd like to hear from you!

This quarter we are focusing on “Animal Rescue, Rehabilitation, Sanctuary and Shelter.” We know that pets are important members of families and that knowing how to care for and live with animals is important to ecosystems. We are excited to support organizations that keep animals safe and happy. We hope that you, or an organization you know, will consider applying for a partnership during this quarter.

The following time-line applies to submissions:

LOI period will be open March 20 – May 14;
Submissions will be reviewed and continuing organizations will advanced to application by May 15;
Applications will be due June 1; and
Funding Notifications will be made by July 1.

Thank you for your interest in McCottry Foundation's competitive grants program. Our competitive grants are an opportunity for our foundation to develop a long standing partnership with amazing non-profits throughout the United States. McCottry Foundation awards grants on a quarterly basis under out...

03/16/2017

Are you a previous grantee? It's your month to share a story on social media for the chance to win a $500 mini grant. Tell us what you're working on these days and we'll reach out when we select a winner!

03/08/2017

McCottry Foundation

We're back with a revamped website! Check it out and learn about our annual priorities at http://mccottryfoundation.org/

02/28/2017

Today is the day. Last call for LOIs for our First Quarter STEM focus. If you missed out this time, don't worry - we'll be back in just under a month with a new website and and a Second Quarter focus on Animal Rescue, Rehabilitation, Santuary and Shelter.
That LOI Open period will be from March 20 – May 14

02/25/2017

The only Free Clinic in Cape Girargeau, MO

Gwen and Georgia of Samaritan Regional Health Clinic

02/25/2017

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What a great trip to visit Samaritan Regional Health Clinic in Cape Girardeau, MO. We are so proud to partner with Gwen and Georgia of this volunteer run organization.They are the ONLY free clinic in a 38,000 person town and are doing amazing work. Check out their work and consider helping them out!

02/23/2017

Hurry! Only 5 days left until our STEM focus LOI period closes. Thank you to all of the organizations who have submitted proposals so far. We're amazed by the great projects from which we can choose!

02/20/2017

Have you heard of New Hope Housing? They're doing great work in the Alexandria, VA area and need help! Thank you to the staff and residents at New Hope for letting us swing by to pitch in.

02/13/2017

We've been busy the last two weeks. Thank you Cumberland Interfaith Hospitality Network Inc for doing great work in the Fayettville community and hosting us for a celebration of your great work.

01/28/2017

McCottry Foundation

Pink STEM, Inc. The Mars Generation Dreams Soar, Inc. Partners in STEM - our first quarter is focused on giving funds to 501(c)(3) organizations that focus on STEM. We hope your organization applies. Could you also help us with spreading the word with any non-profit organization that brings STEM education opportunities to youth! Apply from now to February 28 at http://mccottryfoundation.org/help

01/28/2017

McCottry Foundation

STEM Advantage STEM Compass STEM Forward STEM Preparatory Academy STEM for Her STEMconnector - our first quarter is focused on giving funds to 501(c)(3) organizations that focus on STEM. We hope your organization applies. Could you also help us with spreading the word with any non-profit organization that brings STEM education opportunities to youth!
Apply from now to February 28 at
http://mccottryfoundation.org/help

01/18/2017

McCottry Foundation

Change the Equation; Brainy Girls; Girlswhocode; Afterschool Alliance Danica McKellar - our first quarter is focused on giving funds to 501(c)(3) organizations that focus on STEM. We hope your organization applies. Could you also help us with spreading the word with any non-profit organization that brings STEM education opportunities to youth!
Apply from now to February 28 at http://mccottryfoundation.org/help

01/12/2017

Good evening Facebook family! My name is Maria Booker and I am so excited to be serving as the Director of Operations for McCottry Foundation. This organization does great work in the community and we are looking forward to including all of YOU in our efforts this year.

That's right - we want to engage with you. Let's start with an easy one. Did you know that January is National Mentoring month AND Human Trafficking Awareness month? Do you know of a great organization in the United States who is working on these issues?

Mention them below and they could win a grant from us this month.

01/11/2017

McCottry Foundation is really excited to usher in 2017 with new ideas and great expectations. First, we would like to take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU for those who are doing the hard work to make a difference in your community, not necessarily through a lot of money, but with determination, sweat, and in the ways in which you sacrifice. We look forward to hearing your stories and working closely with your visions to see where we can supplement your efforts.

New for 2017:

On January 2nd, our search for a Director of Operations has concluded with the hiring of Maria Booker. Maria is a dynamic strategy consultant with over 8 years of experience working with donors, nonprofits, and most importantly, the community. She comes to us with a lot of ideas to make our grant process easier and new age ways to reach underserved communities. She is excited to introduce her plan for a stronger foundation in 2017, with a couple extra surprises throughout the year. Please join us in welcoming her as we are very excited to have her lead our organization.

We would also like to announce that there will be a NEW GRANT CYCLE starting next week. Stay tuned here and on our website for more details.

In this new year, we look to further our mission to improve the qualities of life in families all across this great nation. Stay Tuned!

12/14/2016

Three Major Nonprofit Trends For 2017

Three Major Nonprofit Trends For 2017

2017 is all about technology -- but it's also about integrating the human touch.

12/09/2016

Bitcoin Nonprofit BitGive Launches Donation Tracking Platform | Finance Magnates

Bitcoin Nonprofit BitGive Launches Donation Tracking Platform | Finance Magnates

Ever worried about charity abuse and corruption? Blockchain technology now offers a solution.

12/07/2016

Elon Musk's nonprofit can help AI systems get smarter — even if their developers have bad intentions

Elon Musk's nonprofit can help AI systems get smarter — even if their developers have bad intentions

Universe is a new AI training center that is supposed to teach computers to think more like humans.

12/05/2016

Monday Matters: Nonprofit gives clothes, more to needy

Monday Matters: Nonprofit gives clothes, more to needy

Age doesn’t matter to the executive director of a Fort Smith nonprofit.“I’m only 86,” said Clyde Chaney of Golden Rule Clothes

12/02/2016

“First rung on the financial ladder:” Global non-profit helps small businesses in Wisconsin

“First rung on the financial ladder:” Global non-profit helps small businesses in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE -- As our world becomes more and more interconnected, Milwaukee businesses have found a new source of funding -- an online community that connects companies with much-needed capital. “I started telling everybody I know with a small business -- try it," said Akilah Young, who started Canfie...

11/30/2016

'A blessing from God:' Monroe non-profit helping homeless and their pets

'A blessing from God:' Monroe non-profit helping homeless and their pets

MONROE, Wash. - Kelly Herb is 71 years old and homeless. She's preparing to spend a fourth winter living in her 1994 Cadillac with her dog Tyler, her inseparable companion.He's better than a husband and you don't have to go through all the folderol, said

11/28/2016

Nonprofit Glitch offers entry to gaming industry

Nonprofit Glitch offers entry to gaming industry

ST. PAUL — Press start to continue.Evva Kraikul was studying neuroscience to eventually become a doctor. Then she decided to hit reset. Now, as co-founder of the nonprofit Glitch, she helps people create video games."It started off with a super random thing," Kraikul said. "I was watc...

11/25/2016

Jon Voight Buys Thanksgiving Turkeys for Stranger in Line at Walmart

Jon Voight Buys Thanksgiving Turkeys for Stranger in Line at Walmart

11/23/2016

WBZ Cares: Iraq War Veteran Thanks Boston Non-Profit For Second Chance

WBZ Cares: Iraq War Veteran Thanks Boston Non-Profit For Second Chance

When Tobi Makinde returned home from the war with no job or home to live. He turned to NECHV for help.

11/21/2016

Hats off: Brodhead nonprofit seeks to help rural families during holidays

Hats off: Brodhead nonprofit seeks to help rural families during holidays

Children's Christmas Benefit Charities of Brodhead will hold its annual holiday fundraiser Dec. 3 to provide food and clothing for rural families in need.

11/17/2016

Non-Profit Helps Injured Birds Return To The Sky

Non-Profit Helps Injured Birds Return To The Sky

CBSLA’s Rick Garcia has a look at how one injured hawk got a new set of wings and a new lease on life.

11/16/2016

Investors Want More Firms to Be More Open. This Nonprofit Is Trying to Make It Happen.

Investors Want More Firms to Be More Open. This Nonprofit Is Trying to Make It Happen.

Jean Rogers went from cleaning up Superfund sites to founding an organization focused on what companies report on environmental and social issues.

11/15/2016

Elon Musk’s nonprofit is working with Microsoft to help make sure robots don’t take over the world

Elon Musk’s nonprofit is working with Microsoft to help make sure robots don’t take over the world

Open AI will use thousands of Microsoft’s virtual machines.

11/14/2016

Apple Pay now lets non-profits take donations

Apple Pay now lets non-profits take donations

Apple announced this morning that its payments service Apple Pay will now support the ability to make donations to non-profits, starting today in the U.S...

11/10/2016

Student’s non-profit inspires veteran appreciation – The Advance-Titan

Student’s non-profit inspires veteran appreciation – The Advance-Titan

Operation Not Alone wants to ensure veterans and those who serve are never alone and will not be forgotten, according to UWO student and ONA founder, Susan Fochs. Susan runs her growing non-profit out of her apartment in Oshkosh while still balancing the life of a college student. She started ONA th...

11/07/2016

Regional Theater Veterans Launch Nonprofit Touring Production Company

Regional Theater Veterans Launch Nonprofit Touring Production Company

A trio of regional theater veterans have launched Mainspring Arts Cooperative, a new nonprofit organization that will produce and present theater productions aimed at touring regional theaters arou…