EDYTH BUSH FOUNDATION

FYE 2006 GRANT LIST

September 1, 2005 to August 31, 2006

CIVIC AND COMMUNITY

AFP Foundation for Philanthropy

Alexandria, Virginia

2006 Youth in Philanthropy Summit to convene youth-serving organization leaders to share and develop ideas and to create materials for dissemination to communities. For more information about AFP Foundation for Philanthropy, please visit www.afpnet.org


GRANT AMOUNT $32,600.00

Association of Fundraising Professionals – Central Florida Chapter

Winter Park, Florida

Funding for the television production of the 2005 Philanthropy Day Awards ceremony. For more information about Association of Fundraising Professionals - Central Florida Chapter, please visit www.afpcentralflorida.org


GRANT AMOUNT $2,500.00

Association of Fundraising Professionals – Central Florida Chapter

Winter Park, Florida

David R. Roberts Youth In Philanthropy Award. For more information about Association of Fundraising Professionals - Central Florida Chapter, please visit www.afpcentralflorida.org


GRANT AMOUNT $13,000.00

Collins Center for Public Policy

Tallahassee, Florida

To provide Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center membership and training. For more information about Collins Center for Public Policy, please visit www.collinscenter.org


GRANT AMOUNT $1,500.00

Council on Foundations

Washington, DC

To support 2006 programs. For more information about Council on Foundations, please visit www.cof.org


GRANT AMOUNT $8,030.00

Donors Forum of South Florida

Miami, Florida

In support of 2006 programs. For more information about Donors Forum of South Florida, please visit www.donorsforumsf.org


GRANT AMOUNT $650.00

Federation of Congregations United
to Serve, Inc.

Orlando, Florida

In support of Parramore Community redevelopment efforts.


GRANT AMOUNT $935.00

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Tallahassee, Florida

To develop education and training for accountants, enhancing their knowledge about nonprofit organizations. For more information about Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, please visit www1.ficpa.org


GRANT AMOUNT $35,000.00

Florida Philanthropic Network

Winter Park, Florida

In support of 2007 programs. For more information about Florida Philanthropic Network, please visit www.fpnetwork.org


GRANT AMOUNT $50,000.00

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations

Washington, DC

Support for 2006 programs. For more information about Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, please visit www.geofunders.org


GRANT AMOUNT $1,250.00

Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc

Orlando, Florida

To hire the organization's first development director. For more information about Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, please visit www.legalaidocba.org


GRANT AMOUNT $81,988.00

Hannibal Square Community Land Trust, Inc.

Winter Park, Florida

To provide leadership training.


GRANT AMOUNT $1,500.00

Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce

Orlando, Florida

Greater Central Florida Prosperity Campaign - 2006 Earned Income Tax Credit Project. For more information about Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.orlando.org


GRANT AMOUNT $75,000.00

The Philanthropy Roundtable

Washington, DC

In support of programs in 2006. For more information about The Philanthropy Roundtable, please visit www.philanthropyroundtable.org


GRANT AMOUNT $500.00

Winter Park Public Library

Winter Park, Florida

In support of A Library for a Lifetime program. For more information about Winter Park Public Library, please visit www.wppl.org


GRANT AMOUNT $4,000.00


CULTURAL

Albin Polasek Foundation

Winter Park, Florida

To provide leadership training. For more information about Albin Polasek Foundation, please visit www.polasek.org


GRANT AMOUNT $2,500.00

Albin Polasek Foundation

Winter Park, Florida

In recognition of Richard J. Conlee's support of Winter Park arts and cultural. For more information about Albin Polasek Foundation, please visit www.polasek.org


GRANT AMOUNT $3,000.00

Americans for the Arts, Inc.

Washington, DC

City of Winter Park Economic Impact of the Arts Study. For more information about Ameraicans for the Arts, please visit www.artsusa.org


GRANT AMOUNT $500.00

The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park

Winter Park, Florida

In recognition of Richard J. Conlee's support of classical music. For more information about The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park, please visit www.bachfestivalflorida.org


GRANT AMOUNT $2,000.00

Crealde Arts, Inc.

Washington, DC

In recognition of Richard J. Conlee's support of Winter Park arts and culture. Funds are designated for use of children's programs. For more information about Crealde Arats, please visit www.crealde.org


GRANT AMOUNT $3,000.00

Orlando Ballet

Orlando, Florida

To provide leadership training. For more information about Orlando Ballet, please visit www.orlandoballet.org


GRANT AMOUNT $1,500.00

Orlando Ballet

Orlando, Florida

To enhance the agency’s fundraising capabilities by hiring a Director of Development. For more information about Orlando Ballet, please visit www.orlandoballet.org


GRANT AMOUNT $75,000.00

Orlando UCF Shakespeare Festival

Orlando, Florida

To provide a community match guarantee for the National Endowment for the Arts - Shakespeare for a New Generation grant program. For more information about Orlando UCF Shakespeare Festival, please visit www.shakespearefest.org


GRANT AMOUNT $21,845.00

Tajiri School of Performing Arts and Academics

Sanford, Florida

To support programs designed to improve the quality of life of community youth through story telling and folklore, assisting in the development of leadership and entrepreneurship skills and celebrating unity through diversity.


GRANT AMOUNT $5,019.00

United Arts of Central Florida

Maitland, Florida

Designated for support of 2006 Orlando Science Center programs. For more information about United Arts of Central Florida, please visit www.UnitedArts.cc


GRANT AMOUNT $5,000.00


EDUCATION

The Foundation for Osceola Education, Inc.

Kissimmee, Florida

To provide leadership training. For more information about The Foundation for Osceola Education, Inc., please visit www.foundationosceola.org


GRANT AMOUNT $1,000.00

United States Catholic Conference - Morning Star School

Orlando, Florida

Technology upgrade to install current generation hardware and software to support student learning objectives. Students’ disabilities require all modalities of learning, a need met uniquely by computers. For more information about Morning Star School, please visit www.morningstarangels.com


GRANT AMOUNT $103,067.00

The Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Center

Winter Park, FL

In support of the Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center’s programs and services. For more information about The Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Center, please visit www.pnlc.rollins.edu


GRANT AMOUNT $871,427.00

Winter Park Public Library

Winter Park, FL

In recognition of Richard Conlee's support the New Leaf Bookstore. For more information about the Winter Park Public Library, please visit www.wppl.org


GRANT AMOUNT $8,000.00


HEALTH CARE

Jeppesen VisionQuest, Inc.

Sanford, Florida

Osceola County pre-K Pilot Project. For more information about Jeppesen VisionQuest, please visit www.jeppesen.org


GRANT AMOUNT $140,000.00

MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando

Orlando, Florida

High Tea Program. For more information about MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, please visit www.mdandersonorlando.org


GRANT AMOUNT $5,000.00

Shepherd's Hope, Inc.

Orlando, Florida

In support Shepherd’s Hope programs. For more information about Shepherd's Hope, please visit www.shepherdshope.org


GRANT AMOUNT $500.00


HUMAN SERVICES

Anthony House Inc.

Zellwood, Florida

Repair failed septic systems and associated expenses.


GRANT AMOUNT $70,000.00

Birth, Education, Training, Acceptance, Inc.

Orlando, Florida

In support of Birth, Education, Training, Acceptance, Inc. programs. For more information about BETA, please visit www.betacenter.org


GRANT AMOUNT $1,000.00

Birth, Education, Training, Acceptance, Inc.

Orlando, Florida

In support of Birth, Education, Training, Acceptance, Inc. programs. For more information about BETA, please visit www.betacenter.org


GRANT AMOUNT $100.00

Birth, Education, Training, Acceptance, Inc.

Orlando, Florida

Upgrade resource development and fundraising capabilities. For more information about BETA, please visit www.betacenter.org


GRANT AMOUNT $241,052.00

Canine Companions for Independence, Inc.

Orlando, Florida

To add a development staff position to enhance funding research, donor database maintenance, and assist with the development and implementation of new fundraising activities. For more information about Canine Companions for Independence, please visit www.woof.org


GRANT AMOUNT $82,175.00

Catholic Charities of Orlando, Inc.

Orlando, Florida

To assist Hurricane Katrina evacuees located in Central Florida. For more information about Catholic Charities of Orlando, please visit www.ccorlando.org


GRANT AMOUNT $20,000.00

Catholic Charities of Orlando, Inc.

Orlando, Florida

To establish a professional development department which will empower the agency to raise the necessary funds for it to reach its full potential. For more information about Catholic Charities of Orlando, please visit www.ccorlando.org


GRANT AMOUNT $150,000.00

Central Florida Division of the Children's Home Society

Orlando, Florida

David R. Roberts Youth in Philanthropy Award Winner contribution. For more information about Central Florida Division of the Children’s Home Society, please visit www.chsfl.org


GRANT AMOUNT $1,000.00

Central Florida Division of the Children's Home Society

Orlando, Florida

To purchase a 12-passenger van, new car seats, and maintenance to aid in transporting the children of Lilley House emergency shelter. For more information about Central Florida Division of the Children's Home Society, please visit www.chsfl.org


GRANT AMOUNT $24,103.00

Children's Home of Detroit

Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children challenge grant in support of Children of Today: Short Term Help-Long Term Gains. For more information about Children’s Home of Detroit, please visit www.childrenshomeofdetroit.org


GRANT AMOUNT $35,000.00

Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Inc.

Orlando, Florida

To fund a national search and expenses associated with hiring a new Executive Director. For more information about Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, please visit www.centralfloridahomeless.org


GRANT AMOUNT $35,000.00

Community Foundation of Central Florida, Inc.

Orlando, Florida

Parramore Kidz Zone program, a local Funding Initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the City of Orlando, and other local funders. For more information about Community Foundation of Central Florida, please visit www.cfcflorida.org


GRANT AMOUNT $100,000.00

Community Service Center of South Orange County, Inc.

Orlando, Florida

Community Caring & Sharing Breakfast. For more information about Community Service Center of South Orange County, please visit www.charityadvantage.com/CommunityServiceCenter


GRANT AMOUNT $1,000.00

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central Florida and the Florida Suncoast, Inc.

Orlando, Florida

To hire a grant writer. For more information about Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central Florida and the Florida Suncoast, please visit www.cccscfl.com


GRANT AMOUNT $76,050.00

Detroit Institute for Children

Detroit, Michigan

Challenge campaign to cultivate new donors. For more information about Detroit Institute for Children, please visit www.thedic.org


GRANT AMOUNT $35,000.00

Heart of Florida United Way, Inc.

Orlando, Florida

In support of the Heart of Florida United Way Council of Agency Executives annual gathering. For more information about Heart of Florida United Way, please visit www.hfuw.org


GRANT AMOUNT $5,000.00

Heart of Florida United Way, Inc.

Orlando, Florida

Executive Director search. For more information about Heart of Florida United Way, please visit www.hfuw.org


GRANT AMOUNT $20,000.00

Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando, Inc.

Winter Park, Florida

To assist Hurricane Katrina evacuees located in Central Florida. For more information about Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando, please visit www.jfsogo.org


GRANT AMOUNT $20,000.00

Lighthouse Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

Lead Gift in the 2006 $2.3 Million Capital Campaign. For more information Lighthouse Central Florida, please visit www.cite-fl.com


GRANT AMOUNT $250,000.00

Lutheran Counseling Services, Inc.

Winter Park, Florida

In support of the 2005-06 programs that provide quality professional care through confidential pastoral counseling and consultation.


GRANT AMOUNT $5,000.00

Meals on Wheels, Etc.

Sanford, Florida

To replace a temperature controlled truck to deliver meals from the preparation site in Lake Mary, Florida. For more information about Meals on Wheels, Etc., please visit www.mealsetc.org


GRANT AMOUNT $62,726.00

Orange County Health and Family Services Department

Orlando, Florida

2006 Richard T. Crotty Annual Scholarship and Volunteers Award Dinner - Community Action Board & Head Start Policy Council. For more information about Orange County Health and Family Services Department, please visit www.ocfl.net


GRANT AMOUNT $1,000.00

Quest, Inc.

Apopka, Florida

In support of Quest, Inc. programs. For more information about Quest, Inc., please visit www.questinc.org


GRANT AMOUNT $1,000.00

United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida, Inc.

Orlando, Florida

In support of UCP programs. For more information about United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida, please visit www.ucpcdc.org


GRANT AMOUNT $1,250.00

United States Catholic Conference - Diocese of Orlando

Orlando, Florida

Family Life Office - Marriage Enrichment. For more information about the Diocese of Orlando, please visit www.orlandodiocese.org


GRANT AMOUNT $50.00


OTHER

Grants Managers Network

Metairie, LA

In support of the organization and ensure quality programs and services to the philanthropic community. For more information about Grants Managers Network, please visit www.gmnetwork.org


GRANT AMOUNT $750.00

Our Vision

"To provide nonprofit programs and grantmaking designed to help people help themselves"

 

Our Founder

Edyth BushEdyth Bush (Mrs. Archibald G. Bush) was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Sarah and Eugene Bassler. She became a successful ballet dancer, actress, musician, composer and playwright.