Diamond Development Initiative International
Washington, District of Columbia
www.ddiglobal.org$325,000 over two years
In general support of the Diamond Development Initiative, which encourages improved work conditions and wages for artisanal diamond miners in Africa.
International Union for the Conservation of Nature
and Natural Resources
Gland, Switzerland
www.iucn.org$100,000
In support of the Review of Mining and Biodiversity: the IUCN ICMM Dialogue 2007-2008 and a roundtable on the Restoration of Legacy Sites.
Sustainable Markets Foundation
New York, New York
$50,000
In support of its Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) program. IRMA is a voluntary, multi-sector effort to create a verification system in the mining industry to assure compliance with environmental, human rights and social standards.
TransFair USA
Oakland, California
transfairusa.org$100,000
To fund a feasibility study of Fair Trade standards for gem-quality diamonds. The project will encompass assessment, deliberation and analysis among stakeholders, independent consultants, academics, NGOs and organizations working in the sector to determine labor, health, environmental and stakeholder impacts of Fair Trade certification for diamonds.
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
www.upenn.edu$2,000,000 over three years
To fund the construction of The Tiffany Penn-Botswana Clinical and Research Facility, a proposed two-story HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment center in Gaborone, Botswana.
University of Vermont, School of Natural Resources
Burlington, Vermont
www.uvm.edu$52,000
To develop and implement a survey designed to quantify and evaluate risks as they are perceived by people in the impacted gold mining communities.
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide
Eugene, Oregon
www.elaw.org$100,000
In support of its coral reef conservation program. ELAW is a network of public interest groups, lawyers, environmentalists and scientists who use grassroots efforts to advocate environmental protection and awareness.
Miocean
Laguna Niguel, California
www.miocean.org$50,000
To support pollution cleanup and erosion mitigation in the Southern California coastal zone.
Wildlife Conservation Society
Bronx, New York
www.wcs.org$115,000
For continued support for its work in coral reef conservation, including a new initiative in Fiji which will utilize Fiji's first science-based network of marine protected areas.
The Battery Conservancy
New York, New York
www.thebattery.org$1,000,000
For the Tiffany Woodland Garden embracing SeaGlass, Carousel at the Battery.
Environmental Grantmakers Association
New York, New York
www.ega.org$120,000 over two years
In general support of the organization in its 20th year.
Friends of the High Line INC
New York, New York
www.thehighline.org$1,000,000
For the creation of the Chelsea Grasslands along the High Line, a 1.5-mile-long elevated rail structure that runs along the West Side of Manhattan.
Grantmakers Without Borders
Boston, Massachusetts
www.internationaldonors.org$2,000
In support of its 2007 annual conference, which brings together 150 to 300 grantmakers and donors for learning, dialogue, debate and networking on international grantmaking.
Grist Magazine Inc.
Seattle, Washington
www.grist.org$50,000 over two years
In continued support of Grist's online publication, which provides online environmental news and opinions.
Group for the South Fork
Bridgehampton, New York
www.groupforthesouthfork.org$30,000
To launch the Clean Water Initiative through the Peconic Bay Region. Through advocacy, outreach and acquisition, the Group for the South Fork works to maintain and improve the water quality in this area.
The League to Save Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, California
www.keeptahoeblue.org$70,000
To help educate Tahoe Basin residents and visitors about the importance of a healthy Upper Truckee River to Lake Tahoe. The project will work to foster greater public engagement efforts to protect and restore the watershed.
National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy
New York, New York
www.nyharborparks.org$1,000,000
For the Campaign for New York Harbor, which will create visibility and momentum for launching NYC's urban waterfront park system.
The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey
Chester, New Jersey
www.nature.org/newjersey$100,000
To support land protection efforts in New Jersey's Southern Pine Barrens.
New York Botanical Garden
Bronx, New York
www.nybg.org$100,000
For continued support of the Garden's Orchid Research Collection and sponsorship of The Orchid Show in 2008.
Regional Plan Association
New York, New York
www.rpa.org$100,000
To support The Campaign for New York's Future.
Resources First Foundation
Yarmouth, Maine
www.resourcesfirstfoundation.org$100,000
To launch the Conservation Tax Center and to add resources to the Private Landowner Network database, such as state-specific tax information.
Japan Center for International Exchange
New York, New York
www.jcie.org$180,000 over three years
To support The Tiffany & Co. Foundation grant program Preservation of Japanese Traditional Arts in Contemporary Society.
Museum of the City of New York
New York, New York
www.mcny.org$1,000,000
To establish The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Gallery of New York Silver.
The Orlando Museum of Art
Orlando, Florida
www.omart.org$50,000
As lead sponsor for its exhibit Art Jewelry: A Global Vision, which will feature 200 works from 10 modern and contemporary artists and over 40 different world cultures.