Investing in Wildfire Mitigation Solutions
Northern Sierra Partnership (NSP) is a collaboration of five independent nonprofit organizations working to conserve and restore the large landscapes of the Northern Sierra Nevada. With support from the foundation, NSP has advanced a number of successful initiatives over the past three years including the Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center, Washoe Land Back, the Campaign…
Read MoreAdvancing Mental Health in Honor of Dr. Lindley Spaht Dodson
Washington and Lee University is committed to investing in facilities that strengthen its community and enhance student life. Among those is the Lindley Center for Student Wellness, a 14,000 square foot facility that opened in Fall 2025 with support from the Dodson and Spaht Families. Anxiety and depression remain the most common mental health challenges…
Read MoreOffering Hope to Suffering Through Storytelling
AfterImage Public Media works with filmmakers who have a successful history of producing documentary films that creatively address social, historical, and cultural subjects. Founded by filmmakers Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk, their documentaries have won Emmys and Peabodys, and been nominated for an Academy Award. The film In Waves and War tells the story of…
Read MoreIntegrating Mental Health and Peak Performance
Dartmouth College is expanding its commitment to student-athlete well-being through a new endowed leadership role within its Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2) program. This investment strengthens the integration of mental health, leadership development, and high-performance training across Dartmouth Athletics with support from the Spaht Family Foundation. The endowed role provides long-term stability for the program and…
Read MoreBuilding Systems that Improve Access to Care
Inseparable is working to transform how mental health care is delivered in the United States by focusing on public policy, one of the most powerful levers for change. The organization partners with advocates, policymakers, and communities across the country to expand access to care and remove systemic barriers that prevent people from getting help. Rather…
Read MoreTurning Science Into Public Insight
Climate Central works at the intersection of science, data, and public understanding. The organization conducts independent research on climate change and translates complex findings into accessible tools, visuals, and reporting that inform decision-making at every level. Its work is designed not just to generate data, but to ensure that information reaches the audiences who can…
Read MoreWe Show What Film Can Do
Since 1957, SFFILM has supported exceptional filmmakers and the audiences who gather to watch their movies. Grounded in the belief that storytelling both inspires and influences, SFFILM’s work helps to shape how we see the world and enrich the communities where it is created. Through public programming, artist development, education, and community engagement, the organization…
Read MoreSupporting Student Well-Being at Dartmouth
Dartmouth College is expanding its commitment to student-athlete well-being through its distinctive Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2) program. DP2 supports student-athletes not only in competition but also in the broader demands of academic, personal, and athletic life. By bringing together mental health resources, performance coaching, and leadership development, the program takes a holistic approach to student-athlete…
Read MoreConserving Landscapes for People and Wildlife
Northern Sierra Partnership (NSP) is a collaborative initiative of five nonprofit organizations working together to conserve, restore, and expand opportunities to enjoy the Northern Sierra Nevada, one of California’s most ecologically significant regions. Since its launch in 2007, NSP has helped to conserve over 164,000 acres across the region, earning a reputation as one of…
Read MoreA New Model for Campus Mental Health
Washington and Lee University has taken a significant step forward in reimagining how colleges support student well-being through the creation of the Lindley Center for Student Wellness. The center is more than a facility, as it represents a shift in how mental health, physical health and community care are experienced on campus. It reflects a…
Read MoreUtilizing Filmmaking to Catalyze Change
AfterImage Public Media is a non-profit organization that partners with independent documentary filmmakers dedicated to telling stories that illuminate complex social issues and catalyze change. Through its latest film, IN WAVES AND WAR, the team is bringing national and global attention to the mental health challenges facing veterans, while opening new conversations about healing, trauma,…
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