Mattel Children's Foundation Awards Second Round of Domestic Grants to 34 Nonprofit Organizations
07 Dezembro 2005 - 5:32PM
PR Newswire (US)
Organizations Focusing on Children's Health and Wellbeing, Learning
and Literacy and Girls' Self-Esteem in 24 States Receive $400,000
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Mattel
Children's Foundation announced today the recipients of its second
round of domestic grants. Thirty-four nonprofit organizations
directly serving children in need in 24 states will receive grants
funded by Mattel. Grants range from $3,500 to $20,000, with an
average grant amount at $10,000 per organization. The Mattel
Children's Foundation is awarding $400,000 during this second phase
of the grant making process in 2005. "Once again, The Mattel
Children's Foundation is very excited to award such a diverse group
of organizations that support children and serve our mission to
make a meaningful difference, one child at a time," said Kevin
Farr, chairman of the Mattel Children's Foundation and chief
financial officer of Mattel, Inc. "Through these very worth
organizations, Mattel will be able to help improve the lives of
hundreds of thousands of children in need across the country." This
second round of grant making for 2005 represents one of the Mattel
Children's Foundation's new programs announced earlier this year as
part of the Foundation's relaunch. The organizations that receive
grants are selected based on their direct impact on children in
need and their focus on one of the Foundation's three priority
areas: health and wellbeing; learning and literacy; and girls'
self-esteem and self-empowerment. Grants are made for general
operating needs or are project-specific. More than 1,100 grant
applications were submitted by non-profit organizations across the
U.S. "This has been an exciting year for the Mattel Children's
Foundation," said Deidre Lind, executive director of the Mattel
Children's Foundation. "While the selection process was obviously
difficult with so many worthy organizations in consideration, we
are proud to announce the 34 selected organizations and excited to
watch as grants are put into action." The chosen organizations
represent a diverse group of nonprofits that manage programs with
proven results. Some examples include: Taking the Reins,
California: Inspires underserved girls facing the challenges of
adolescence in high risk environments, to develop self-esteem,
teamwork and leadership skills, principally through the Riding and
Learning Lab programs and caring for horses. Seedlings Braille
Books for Children, Michigan: Dedicated to increasing the
opportunity for literacy by providing high-quality, low-cost
children's literature and other materials in braille. Wonders and
Worries, Texas: Provides psychosocial support for children, youths
and families coping with life-threatening or chronic illness. For a
full listing of grant recipients, please see attached page or
visit: http://www.mattel.com/About_Us/Philanthropy/. The Mattel
Children's Foundation will award grants again in 2006 using the
same guidelines. Applications are available from January 1 to April
7 and can be accessed at
http://www.mattel.com/About_Us/Philanthropy/. About the Mattel
Children's Foundation The Mattel Children's Foundation was
established in 1978. With a vision of "making a meaningful
difference, one child at a time," the Foundation provides cash
grants through domestic and international grantmaking programs, as
well as international scholarships to children of employees,
matching gifts and volunteer grants for Mattel employees. In
addition, the Foundation continues its tradition of partnering with
exemplary nonprofit partners. In 2005, Mattel will partner with
Special Olympics, Save the Children, the Mattel Children's Hospital
at UCLA, the National Association of Children's Hospitals and
Related Institutions (NACHRI) and the Children Affected by AIDS
Foundation (CAAF). The Mattel Children's Foundation is funded
exclusively by cash donations from Mattel, Inc. 2005 Second Round
Grant Recipients Priority Area: Girls Self-Esteem and
Self-Empowerment Blue Hill Observatory Science Center East Milton,
Utah Bridgerland Community Ice Area North Logan, Utah Community
Initiatives South Ligonier, Ind. Empower Program Washington D.C.
Gift for Teaching of Tampa Bay Tampa, Fla. Girls' Opportunities for
Adventure & Leadership Atlanta, Ga. Sports Dreams Greensboro,
N.C. Taking the Reins Los Angeles, Calif. Priority Area: Health
& Wellbeing of Children DDD Foundation Atlanta, Ga. Every
Person Influences Children Buffalo, N.Y. Foundation for Positively
Kids Las Vegas, Nev. Nurturing Individuals Needing Assistance
Calumet City, Ill. Practice Without Pressure Bear, Del. Put
Children First Hacker Valley, W. Va. Wonder & Worries, Inc.
Austin, Texas Priority Area: Literacy & Learning Alternatives
Incorporated Hampton, Va. Book 'Em Nashville, Tenn. Community
Partners/First Steps Early Literacy Los Angeles, Calif. Explore
& More, A Children's Museum East Aurora, N.Y. Heights Parent
Center Cleveland Heights, Ohio Love and Hope Foundation Tampa, Fla.
Midcity Excellence Community Learning Center St. Joseph, Mo.
National Lekotek Center Chicago, Ill. Oceanographic Teaching
Solutions Los Angeles, Calif. Pajama Program, Inc. New York, N.Y.
Philadelphia Young Playwrights Philadelphia, Pa. Replay for Kids
Medina, Ohio Rock the Classroom Santa Monica, Calif. San Antonio
Youth Literacy San Antonio, Texas Seedlings Braille Books for
Children Livonia, Mich. Southern Early Childhood Association
Jackson, Miss. Turning Point Partners New Orleans, La. Werling
Reading Teams Tacoma, Wash. Zink the Zebra Foundation Mequon, Wis.
DATASOURCE: Mattel, Inc. CONTACT: Jules Andres, Corporate
Communications of Mattel, Inc., +1-310-252-3529, Web site:
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