Paul G. Allen Family Foundation

Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Awards $11.8 Million in Grants

Latest grants benefit nearly 80 nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest

A high school that inspires students by involving them in the aviation industry in Des Moines, WA; a new public secondary school providing over 300 students with enriched academic and support programs in Federal Way, WA; a new strategy to attain better outcomes for children who may have serious mental health or substance abuse problems in Portland, OR; and with America entering a landmark election year, a new theatre adaptation of Robert Penn Warren’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about political power and corruption, All the King’s Men, in Seattle, WA.

These are just four of the initiatives that will be advanced by funding from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation through its philanthropic grants from the fall 2007 application period. The Foundation announced today that a total of $11,830,000 has been awarded to 77 nonprofit organizations throughout the five-state Pacific Northwest region (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska). The Foundation awarded nearly $30 million to nearly 200 nonprofit groups in 2007.

“The Foundation’s goal is to improve the quality of life in the Pacific Northwest by supporting the efforts of local nonprofit organizations that provide vital services to our region,” said Susan M. Coliton, vice president of the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. “We are pleased that these latest grants will empower a wide range of nonprofit groups to achieve their mission more effectively and become stronger, more self-sustaining, and better able to serve our communities over the long-term.”

Charitable contributions in the latest grants cycle were focused in three program areas, with $5,125,000 (43%) for arts and culture grants, $3,020,000 (26%) for community development and social change programs, and $3,685,000 (31%) dedicated to youth engagement work. The Foundation funded 46 nonprofits in Washington, 20 in Oregon, two in Montana, three in Idaho, five in Alaska and one region-wide grant. A complete list of grants awarded in the current cycle to nonprofits in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and Montana can be accessed at www.pgafamilyfoundation.org/grantlist.

The current grants cycle has a strong focus on the development of new models of high school education as well as the creation and production of new works of art that explore America’s evolving identity. As is customary for the Foundation, many of its grants enable organizations to grow their capacity. Nearly half of this cycle’s grants are focused on organizational development, from improved infrastructure and technology to facility and program expansion.

New Models of High School Education
Major initiatives in this grants cycle include a $600,000 grant over three years to Highline School District for Aviation High School in Des Moines, WA to implement a mentorship/internship program at Aviation High School that will provide students with greater exposure to careers in the aviation and aerospace industries; a $250,000 grant to the Pasco School District in Pasco, WA to complete the planning of a new secondary school (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics High School) that will serve up to 400 students and balance a challenging academic program with hands-on learning; a $1.6 million grant over four years to the Technology Access Foundation to help establish a new public secondary school in the Federal Way School District known as the TAF Academy that will promote academic achievement for all students, including low-income and minority youth; and a $250,000 grant to Seattle University to expand the main campus library for community use.

Improving Access to Services
Several of the Foundation’s latest grants in the community development and social change program area are designed to improve access to needed services for multiple audiences and populations. Grant highlights include $300,000 over two years to the Albertina Kerr Center in Portland, OR which will be used to coordinate and deliver services leading to better outcomes for children in the state’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems; a $300,000, three-year grant to Community-Minded Enterprises in Spokane, WA to implement an intake and referral system for as many as 20 organizations in Spokane that provide economic and social support for low-income individuals and families; and a $100,000 grant to the Lopez Community Land Trust on Lopez Island, WA to help build affordable housing.

Using the Arts to Explore the American Identity
A number of arts and culture grants in the Foundation’s current giving cycle contribute to an ongoing discussion about American history and identity. Highlights include a $75,000 grant to Intiman Theatre in Seattle, WA to help produce a new adaptation of Robert Penn Warren’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel All the King’s Men, a cautionary tale of political corruption in the election process; a $300,000 grant over three years to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, OR to help commission several new plays under its new initiative American Revolutions: the United States History Cycle, which the Festival hopes will contribute to a larger civic dialogue about the country’s ambitions and aims for the future; and a $50,000 grant to Spectrum Dance Theater in Seattle, WA to create a new dance work that will explore the impact of war and international conflict.

Launched by Microsoft co-founder, investor and philanthropist Paul G. Allen in 1988, the Allen family’s philanthropy is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities by fostering innovation, creating knowledge and promoting social progress. Named one of the top philanthropists in the U.S. by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Allen has donated more than $900 million via the Foundation, personal donations, venture philanthropy projects and other charitable giving.

Since its inception, the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation has awarded more than $390 million in grants to over 1,300 diverse nonprofit groups to support and advance their critical charitable endeavors in the Pacific Northwest. The Foundation reviews and awards grants twice per year, and accepts applications from eligible organizations located in – or serving the populations of – Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Eligible nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit letters of inquiry (LOIs) at least six weeks in advance of the Foundation’s March 15 and August 15 proposal deadlines. Staff and the Foundation’s board review proposals to determine those projects that best meet the Foundation’s funding priorities and review criteria.

About the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
Through the consolidation in 2004 of Allen’s six private foundations (first established in 1988), the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on making positive and measurable change in the Pacific Northwest. The Foundation’s vision for transforming lives and building healthy communities guides its four priority program areas for funding, which include nurturing the arts, engaging children in learning, addressing the needs of vulnerable populations and advancing scientific and technological discoveries. For more information, visit the Foundation online at www.pgafamilyfoundation.org.

	Paul G. Allen Family Foundation	2008 April 07
	Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Awards $11.8 Million in Grants Latest grants benefit nearly 80 nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest A high school that inspires students by involving them in the aviation industry in Des Moines, WA; a new public secondary school providing over 300 students with enriched academic and support programs in Federal Way, WA; a new strategy to attain better outcomes for children who may have serious mental health or substance abuse problems in Portland, OR; and with America entering a landmark election year, a new theatre adaptation of Robert Penn Warren’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about political power and corruption, All the King’s Men, in Seattle, WA. These are just four of the initiatives that will be advanced by funding from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation through its philanthropic grants from the fall 2007 application period. The Foundation announced today that a total of $11,830,000 has been awarded to 77 nonprofit organizations throughout the five-state Pacific Northwest region (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska). The Foundation awarded nearly $30 million to nearly 200 nonprofit groups in 2007. “The Foundation’s goal is to improve the quality of life in the Pacific Northwest by supporting the efforts of local nonprofit organizations that provide vital services to our region,” said Susan M. Coliton, vice president of the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. “We are pleased that these latest grants will empower a wide range of nonprofit groups to achieve their mission more effectively and become stronger, more self-sustaining, and better able to serve our communities over the long-term.” Charitable contributions in the latest grants cycle were focused in three program areas, with $5,125,000 (43%) for arts and culture grants, $3,020,000 (26%) for community development and social change programs, and $3,685,000 (31%) dedicated to youth engagement work. The Foundation funded 46 nonprofits in Washington, 20 in Oregon, two in Montana, three in Idaho, five in Alaska and one region-wide grant. A complete list of grants awarded in the current cycle to nonprofits in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and Montana can be accessed at www.pgafamilyfoundation.org/grantlist. The current grants cycle has a strong focus on the development of new models of high school education as well as the creation and production of new works of art that explore America’s evolving identity. As is customary for the Foundation, many of its grants enable organizations to grow their capacity. Nearly half of this cycle’s grants are focused on organizational development, from improved infrastructure and technology to facility and program expansion. New Models of High School Education Major initiatives in this grants cycle include a $600,000 grant over three years to Highline School District for Aviation High School in Des Moines, WA to implement a mentorship/internship program at Aviation High School that will provide students with greater exposure to careers in the aviation and aerospace industries; a $250,000 grant to the Pasco School District in Pasco, WA to complete the planning of a new secondary school (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics High School) that will serve up to 400 students and balance a challenging academic program with hands-on learning; a $1.6 million grant over four years to the Technology Access Foundation to help establish a new public secondary school in the Federal Way School District known as the TAF Academy that will promote academic achievement for all students, including low-income and minority youth; and a $250,000 grant to Seattle University to expand the main campus library for community use. Improving Access to Services Several of the Foundation’s latest grants in the community development and social change program area are designed to improve access to needed services for multiple audiences and populations. Grant highlights include $300,000 over two years to the Albertina Kerr Center in Portland, OR which will be used to coordinate and deliver services leading to better outcomes for children in the state’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems; a $300,000, three-year grant to Community-Minded Enterprises in Spokane, WA to implement an intake and referral system for as many as 20 organizations in Spokane that provide economic and social support for low-income individuals and families; and a $100,000 grant to the Lopez Community Land Trust on Lopez Island, WA to help build affordable housing. Using the Arts to Explore the American Identity A number of arts and culture grants in the Foundation’s current giving cycle contribute to an ongoing discussion about American history and identity. Highlights include a $75,000 grant to Intiman Theatre in Seattle, WA to help produce a new adaptation of Robert Penn Warren’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel All the King’s Men, a cautionary tale of political corruption in the election process; a $300,000 grant over three years to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, OR to help commission several new plays under its new initiative American Revolutions: the United States History Cycle, which the Festival hopes will contribute to a larger civic dialogue about the country’s ambitions and aims for the future; and a $50,000 grant to Spectrum Dance Theater in Seattle, WA to create a new dance work that will explore the impact of war and international conflict. Launched by Microsoft co-founder, investor and philanthropist Paul G. Allen in 1988, the Allen family’s philanthropy is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities by fostering innovation, creating knowledge and promoting social progress. Named one of the top philanthropists in the U.S. by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Allen has donated more than $900 million via the Foundation, personal donations, venture philanthropy projects and other charitable giving. Since its inception, the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation has awarded more than $390 million in grants to over 1,300 diverse nonprofit groups to support and advance their critical charitable endeavors in the Pacific Northwest. The Foundation reviews and awards grants twice per year, and accepts applications from eligible organizations located in – or serving the populations of – Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Eligible nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit letters of inquiry (LOIs) at least six weeks in advance of the Foundation’s March 15 and August 15 proposal deadlines. Staff and the Foundation’s board review proposals to determine those projects that best meet the Foundation’s funding priorities and review criteria. About the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Through the consolidation in 2004 of Allen’s six private foundations (first established in 1988), the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on making positive and measurable change in the Pacific Northwest. The Foundation’s vision for transforming lives and building healthy communities guides its four priority program areas for funding, which include nurturing the arts, engaging children in learning, addressing the needs of vulnerable populations and advancing scientific and technological discoveries. For more information, visit the Foundation online at www.pgafamilyfoundation.org.

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