John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
These fellowships (in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and creative arts) are awarded through two separate competitions: one for the U.S. and Canada, the other for Latin America and the Caribbean.

John Templeton Foundation
The John Templeton Foundation designs large-scale projects to facilitate cooperation between science and religion. The Templeton Prize for progress in religion has previously been awarded to Rev. Billy Graham and Mother Teresa.

Johnson Foundation
Instead of offering grants, the Johnson Foundation co-sponsors conferences on issues of public interest. You can request the guidelines via e-mail, and conference proposals are explained right on the Web site.

Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation
This foundation supports charitable activities in the Atlanta area. A biography of the founder and an analysis of last year's grants is posted, along with grant application guidelines.

Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation
The mission of the foundation is to provide leadership in the field of mental retardation. Information about the Special Olympics is posted, along with general guidelines for funding requests.

Joyce Mertz-Gilmore Foundation
Download the foundation's previous reports, or browse the energy, human rights, New York City, and Israel-Palestine programs for ideas on how to spend grant money most effectively.

Kansas Health Foundation
The Kansas Health Foundation has created this site to discuss its philanthropic efforts to improve Kansans' health. Request a free information packet, find out about the latest conferences and workshops, or learn how to solicit grants.

Kathleen Price Bryan Family Fund. .
This foundation seeks to improve life for people living in North Carolina. Application deadlines, grant proposals and financial statements for the foundation are all discussed in the posted FAQ.

Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation
The Norris Foundation's five program areas include medicine and medical research, educational and scientific institutions, youth, community services and cultural programs. Download most recent annual report or application form.

Kentucky Foundation for Women
The KEW'S goal is to change the lives of Kentucky women by supporting feminist expression. In this capacity, it publishes a literary journal and operates Hopscotch House, a rural retreat for women in Louisville.

Laird Norton Endowment Foundation.
Through the year 2001, the Laird Norton Endowment Foundation will provide funding for sustainable forestry. A listing of previous grants is posted, as is complete information on applying for a grant via e-mail or snail mail.

Lawson Foundation
The Lawson Foundation's mission is to enrich Canadian quality of life. General applications are not accepted, but the foundation has posted guidelines for key programs it will be funding until 2001.

Lettie Pate Evans Foundation
This foundation provides grants to public charities doing work in private secondary education, arts and culture, and museum and historic preservation in Georgia. Obtain the grant application guidelines or e-mail the foundation with questions.

Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation
Based in Atlanta, Ga., the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation awards scholarships to deserving female students and operating grants to serve the needs of elderly women. An online statistical report is posted, along with a history of the foundation.

Luke B. Hancock Foundation
This foundation supports community and economic development, youth, education and special projects in the San Jose, California, area. Find a listing of funding priorities and exclusions, as well as complete contact information.

Lumpkin Foundation
The main focus of this Illinois-based foundation is to provide community leadership and to preserve the focus of the family. Obtain a grant application, program information and a post-grant evaluation form online.