Kathy Schofield explains how the Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) came into being and how it continues to enhance science for primary teachers and children. The Primary Science Teaching Trust provides financial assistance to help improve the learning and teaching of science in the U.K. The Trust was established in April 1997 as an independent…

In England and Wales "independent schools" ("private schools" or, confusingly, "public schools") almost always have "charitable status". Hence, they are now subject to the new "public benefit" test imposed in the Charities Act 2006. There is much discussion as to whether this test will be a…

This guide includes entries for 2,905 foundations and is intended to aid grant-seekers looking for foundation support of higher education. The foundations included hold assets of $1 million or more or give at least $100,000 annually and have expressed a substantial interest in higher education. Preliminary information includes a discussion of the…

This paper chronicles the life of George Peabody, intermingled with anecdotes on how the researchers gathered data in their studies. A brief overview of Peabody's life introduces the paper with a personal narrative of how the authors' search for details on his life began. Both researchers had affiliations with educational institutions resulting…

This brief paper recounts the life of the extraordinary George Peabody, renowned for his educational philanthropy. Peabody is remembered for his wealth amassed as a merchant and banker, yet he also was the founder of modern educational philanthropy that lives on in seven Peabody libraries, the Peabody Conservatory of Music, three Peabody museums,…

Describes five model philanthropic programs that provide funding to Native American causes. Indicates that Native Americans are creating their own foundations and working as partners with non-Indian philanthropies. Discusses the Seventh Generation Fund, American Indian College Fund, Eagle Staff Fund Collaborative, Montana Community Foundation, and…

Reviews historical trends in U.S. philanthropy toward Native Americans, including the "missionary and chief making era" (1819-1940s), "political leadership era" (1940s-1960s), "issues and rights era" (1960s), "institutional era" (1970s), "self-sufficiency era" (1980s), and present day efforts. Highlights obstacles that prevented the success of…

This report examines the law governing endowment funds in an attempt to determine its bearing on the formulation of a sound university investment policy, i.e. whether the law is a neutral factor, or whether the law limits the flexibility of directors of educational institutions and forecloses choices otherwise open to them. Part I of the report…

The process by which constitutional and trust law have blended together in the charitable trust field is examined. Focus is on whether a settlor can expect racial and religious restrictions in a charitable trust to be allowed, how to deal with them if they are, and what happens to the trust property if they are not. (LBH)

Clare Boothe Luce left a special trust whose sole purpose is to "encourage women to enter, study, graduate, and teach" science. Fourteen institutions were designated by her to use money to support the advancement of female students and faculty members in science and engineering. (MLW)

This book was written for Catholic schools ready to launch an endowment or enhance an existing one. It is intended to be a resource for both Catholic elementary- and secondary-school administrators including principals and presidents, board members, development professionals, and alumni/ae. The volume outlines the three primary sources of funding…

Describes how an initial $1,500 grant helped build a desperately needed health clinic on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Provides the history of the clinic, from its beginning as a small grant to its ultimate development into a $400,000 solar-heated health clinic with a staff of 9 people, including a full-time physician. (MAB)

This article briefly describes CVS All Kids Can, a program launched by CVS/Pharmacy Charitable Trust and CVS/Pharmacy designed to make life easier for children with special needs. CVS is America's largest retail pharmacy, operating more than 5,400 retail and specialty pharmacy stores in 36 states and the District of Columbia. Through this…

The potential of foundation support for educational grants is addressed in terms of expectancy based on past performance, types of foundations, and the foundation field (e.g., "general welfare"). Details are given briefly about community foundations, family foundations, business foundations, and foundation research. Procedures are outlined for…