American Museum of Natural History
New York, New York
$100,000
In support of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation's Bahamas
education and outreach project that will continue research in the
Bahamas and communicate findings to improve marine ecosystems worldwide.
Aquidneck Island Land Trust
Middletown, Rhode Island
$50,000
To assist in the acquisition of 3,500 acres that contain open space,
natural habitats, and agricultural lands that have been threatened
by urban development.
Center for Science in Public Participation
Bozeman, Montana
$100,000
In support of its work on developing standards, criteria and a process
for mining certification.
Conservation Resources Inc.
Mendham, New Jersey
$15,000
For continued support of open space and farmland preservation in New
Jersey and the newly established small grants program.
EcoFlight
Aspen, Colorado
$30,000
In support of EcoFlight, which provides aerial tours to organizations
in order to offer first-hand views of environmental issues in the West.
Emerald Necklace Conservancy
Brookline, Massachusetts
$50,000
In support of the Olmsted Park Woodlands Restoration project that will
restore one of the last fragments of regional forest in New England.
Grist Magazine Inc.
Seattle, Washington
$25,000
In general support to help Grist further develop its online publication,
which provides environmental news and opinions and acts as a magnet for
diverse people seeking to learn about the environment, build community
and take action.
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Washington, DC
$100,000
In support of the Communities and Small-Scale Mining project, which works
to better artisanal and small-scale mining in various communities.
The Land Trust Alliance
Washington, DC
$500,000
In support of the Land Trust Alliance land training and accreditation
program that works to ensure the quality and permanence of land
conservation efforts.
The Land Trust for Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
$100,000
To support Phase II of the Duck River Highlands conservation project,
which will permanently protect 2,000 acres of historical,
natural
and agricultural resources; educate the surrounding community; provide
transaction assistance to local landowners and establish a revolving fund.
The New York Botanical Garden
Bronx, New York
$100,000
For continued support of the garden's orchid research collection
and to continue sponsorship of the 2007 Orchid Show being held
in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
Oceana
Washington, DC
$100,000
In support of its efforts to protect increasingly threatened deep-sea
corals that thrive off the New England and Mid-Atlantic coasts.
The Ocean Foundation
Washington, DC
$100,000
To provide continued support for The Ocean Foundation; specifically,
to fund work that will increase the protection of coral reefs.
Pacific Environment
San Francisco, California
$100,000
In support of its efforts to encourage responsible mining by promoting
dialogue and cooperation between mining companies and communities
impacted by their activities in Eastern Russia.
Resources First Foundation
South Freeport, Maine
$100,000
In support of the development of the Private Landowner Network Web
portal (www.privatelandownernetwork.org) which provides access to local
conservation experts, funding resources and technical and legal service
providers to private landowners and businesses dependent on the
private landowners' market.
Riverside Park Fund
New York, New York
$100,000
In support of its Woodland Restoration Project that will restore the woodland
portion of Riverside Park that extends from 108th Street to 116th Street.
Sea Studios Foundation
Monterey, California
$150,000
In support of its Healthy Reef Outreach project that is designed to support
community-led efforts around the world to promote coral reef conservation.
SeaWeb
Washington, DC
$100,000
In support of its work to generate public awareness surrounding
the issue of coral conservation through media appeal of high-profile
trends in coral jewelry.
SkyTruth
Shepherdstown, West Virginia
$175,000
In support of providing an easy and engaging way for the global
public to learn about the environmental impacts associated with
hardrock mining throughout the world.
Sustainable Markets Foundation
New York, New York
$170,250
In support of three projects relating to responsible mining:
- NGO participation in Vancouver mine certification
dialogue in June 2006; - Exploring pathways and processes to responsible sourcing; and
- Trial mine certification.
for trial certification and to bring together a team of experts
who will apply the framework to two sites.
American Museum of Natural History
New York, New York
$100,000
In support of the Gold exhibition showcasing the history
of gold objects, gold specimens and gold bullion.
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, Ohio
$100,000
In support of the catalogue for Artistic Luxury: Faberge, Tiffany,
Lalique, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2008.
The Frist Center
Nashville, Tennessee
$25,000
In support of the exhibition Bedazzled: 5,000 Years
of Jewelry from the Walters Art Museum.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, New York
$535,000
To endow The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Curatorial Internship
in American Decorative Arts.
Museum of Arts and Design
New York, New York
$2,000,000
In support of The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Jewelry Gallery
that will open at the Museum of Arts and Design's new location
at Two Columbus Circle in 2008.
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, New York
$200,000
To be combined with an existing $100,000 grant to create
The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Metals and Jewelry Design Scholarship.
World Monuments Fund
New York, New York
$250,000
In support of its work conserving the Imperial Buddhist Convents
of Japan and to underwrite a public exhibition of the conservation
work in Tokyo that is planned for 2009.