Disability Foundations

What is a Foundation

The term "foundation," in general, is used to describe a distinct legal entity. A disability foundation is a legal categorization of nonprofit organizations. Disability foundations may also and often have charitable purposes. This type of nonprofit organization may either donate funds and support to other organizations, or provide the sole source of funding for their own charitable activities.

Private Foundations

Private foundations are legal entities set up by an individual, a family or a group of individuals, for a purpose such as philanthropy. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest private foundation in the U.S. with over $38 billion in assets. However, most private foundations are much smaller and approximately two-thirds of more than 84,000 filing with the U.S. IRS in 2008 have less than $1 million in assets and 93% have less than $10 million. In aggregate, private foundations in the U.S. control over $628 billion in assets and made more than $44 billion in charitable contributions in 2007. Unlike a charitable foundation, a private foundation does not generally solicit funds from the public. A private foundation, in the United States, is a charitable organization described in the Internal Revenue Code by section 509.

Non Governmental Organization

Non-governmental organization (NGO) is a term that is becoming widely accepted as referring to a legally constituted, non-governmental organization created by natural or legal persons with no participation or representation of any government. In the cases in which NGOs are funded totally or partially by governments, the NGO maintains its non-governmental status and excludes government representatives from membership in the organization. Unlike the term intergovernmental organization, "non-governmental organization" is a term in general use but is not a legal definition. Apart from "NGO", often alternative terms are used as for example: independent sector, volunteer sector, civil society, grassroots organizations, transnational social movement organizations, private voluntary organizations, self-help organizations and non-state actors (NSA's).

Non-profit Organizations

A nonprofit organization (abbreviated NPO, also not-for-profit) is an organization that does not distribute its surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead uses them to help pursue its goals. Examples of NPOs include charities (i.e. charitable organizations) , trade unions, and public arts organizations. Most governments and government agencies meet this definition, but in most countries they are considered a separate type of organization and not counted as NPOs.

Community Organizations

Community organizations (sometimes known as community-based organizations) are civil society non-profits that operate within a single[citation needed] local community. They are essentially a subset of the wider group of nonprofits. Like other nonprofits they are often run on a voluntary basis and are self funding. Within community organizations there are many variations in terms of size and organizational structure. Some are formally incorporated, with a written constitution and a board of directors (also known as a committee), while others are much smaller and are more informal. Typical community organizations fall into the following categories: community-service and action, health, educational, personal growth and improvement, social welfare and self-help for the disadvantaged and persons with disabilities. Visit for disability communities, groups, and clubs information.

Information Regarding Disability Foundations

$5.75 Million in Funding for Parkinson's Disease - Michael J. Fox Foundation - Michael J. Fox Foundation Commits up to $5.75 Million in Funding for 2010 Critical Challenges in Parkinson's Disease.

The Disability Foundation of Vancouver - The Disability Foundation is deeply involved in serving people with disabilities and making sure that opportunity for involvement in life and living exists.

The Work of Mercy Ships a Global Charity Organization - Imagine a ship crewed by highly skilled doctors, nurses, water engineers and agriculturalists visiting some of the world's poorest countries. Now imagine all their life-changing services offered free of charge.

Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards $2.8M for Parkinson's Disease Projects - Michael J. Fox Foundation Awards $2.8 Million to Drive Development of Parkinson's Disease Biomarker Pipeline - The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research today announced more than $2.8 million in awards for 13 new projects to speed the discovery of biomarkers of PD.

AARP Foundation Overview - The AARP Foundation, a non-profit organization, is the affiliated charity of AARP helping the most vulnerable elderly in society.

Gates Foundation to Dedicate $10 billion Over 10 years - IVAC Executive Director Dr. Orin Levine commends Gates Foundation announcement - Insists time is now for commitments from donor nations, industry and developing country governments.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (B&MGF or the Gates Foundation), formed in 1994, is the largest transparently operated private foundation in the world, founded by Bill and Melinda Gates.

The PACER Center - A Parent Training and Information Center - The PACER Center is a parent information and training center for families of children and young people with disabilities whose young ones are between the ages of birth and twenty-one years of age. The center is located in Minneapolis and serves people from across America to include families in Minnesota.

Disability Community Employment Opportunities - Kessler Foundation - Kessler Foundation Urges Improvement in Employment Opportunities for the Disability Community - Largest Minority Population in the U.S. Faces Serious Employment Challenges.

The ANCOR Foundation - The ANCOR Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 organization that was created to support the development of programs and to disseminate information which improves the quality of life for persons with disabilities.

Red Sox Foundation-Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki joined The Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) to launch a new initiative to help returning OEF/OIF Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and traumatic brain injuries and their families.

The Pathways Awareness Foundation - The Pathways Awareness Foundation is a national nonprofit organization that works to raise awareness concerning early detection and the benefits of early therapy for infants and children with motor delays. Their activities are based upon the expertise of the Pathways Medical Round Table, comprised of leading doctors, clinicians, nurse practitioners, and advisers.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - Susan G. Komen for the Cure, formerly known as The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, often referred to as simply Komen, is an organization supporting breast cancer research. Since its inception in 1982, Komen has raised over $1 billion for research, education and health services, making it the largest breast cancer charity in the world.

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