We would like to say congratulations to all of our foundation’s recipients and we wish them the best as they continue with their noble causes. Below is a listing of all of the foundation’s recipients along with their websites, 2008-2019.
60% of our elementary aged children qualify for the Federal Program of free or reduced lunch at school. For some of these children, their only food comes from the school lunch programs.
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As the longest-running writers-in-the-schools program in the country, we’re proud of our accomplishments:
- Poetry writing workshops for over 26,000 California students yearly
- Animals that Move Like Planets,
Our Vision
Inspiring a passion for Death Valley and Ash Meadows
Our Mission
Preserving and interpreting the natural and cultural resources of the Death Valley region in cooperation with our government partners
Our Values
Education ● Preservation ● Partnership ● Accountability
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Eastern Sierra Institute for Collaborative Education oversees several projects. We have funded the Eastern Sierra Watershed Project for several years. This project provides hands-on, inquiry-based field and classroom science programs for students in the Owens Valley.
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ESIA works in collaboration with federal, state, and non-profit partners to connect the public to the Eastern Sierra through education and interpretive projects. These projects fulfill our visionary goal to facilitate a strong emotional and intellectual connection to the public lands around us,
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The Eastern Sierra Watershed Project (ESWP) began as a countywide, middle school science education program organized around the historic re-watering of the Lower Owens River. Middle school science teachers throughout Inyo County met with local scientists and land managers to create a curriculum to introduce their students to watersheds,
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Eastern Sierra Wildlife Care rescue and rehabilitate birds and small mammals that are injured or sick. We provided funds for them to build a winter/summer roofing system for their bird enclosures.
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We help individual artists and arts organizations at every level of the cultural ecosystem, in every creative medium, through several programs: Fiscal Sponsorship, Artful.ly,
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The Branson Foundation is proud to support Bodie, Donald Branson’s hometown. We have helped fund several preservation projects at Bodie State Historic Park.
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Goshen Farmer’s Market is governed by The Community Sustainability Project, an Indiana 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Our mission is to create a viable market for locally-grown and crafted products in order to promote and educate about agricultural,
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Haven is committed to reducing the incidence and minimizing the impact of domestic abuse on families and communities. We provide emergency shelter, crisis intervention, on-going support, referrals, and education.
https://havenmt.org/haven-homepag
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ICARE (Inyo/Mono County Animal Resources & Education) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of companion animals. Our main area of service is Inyo and Mono Counties in central California,
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Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action (IMACA) was incorporated in June 1980 with a tri-partite Board of Directors, three staff people and $16,000 a year. Established as a limited purpose agency,
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Haven is committed to reducing the incidence and minimizing the impact of domestic abuse on families and communities. We provide emergency shelter, crisis intervention, on-going support, referrals, and education.
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The Owens Valley Growers Cooperative’s mission is to build a local, sustainable food system. Through community education, support of local agriculture, and the development of local market outlets, we aim to increase access to healthy food choices,
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“Work is planned on fixing up Scotty’s Castle, the storied landmark in Death Valley National Park that’s been shut since flash floods last year damaged the circa 1922 ranch house and surrounding roads.
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The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.
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The Branson Foundation has funded Therapy Partners Inc.’s program, “Partners Achieving Literacy,” for the last 4 years.Their focus is on a semester-long reading program that allows academically at risk second graders to read aloud to an affectionate,
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Wild Iris is here to stand by you through the whole process of dealing with violence in your home, whether or not you want to leave your abusive partner. Our crisis counselors are here to discuss your situation and your options with you,
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YSB’s ultimate focus is to ensure all youth have access to safety, shelter and the opportunity to succeed. We do this through offering an array of services (emergency youth shelter,
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