Organizational Profile
Compton Foundation, Inc.
Note (July 2000): This profile is no longer maintained and information included may be out-of-date.
Mission/description
The Foundation's focus is the preservation and enhancement of a humane world in which conflicts are resolved without resorting to violence and war; its efforts are focused on education, research, service, and public policy reform.
Headquarters
United States
Geographical focus
Central America,Mexico
Health, Education, Human/Civil Rights & Conflict Resolution, Art, culture and recreation, Development
Various
Types of support
Grants
Limitations and additional information
International giving only for programs on peace, population and the environment. Priority is given to projects which have more than local application, are replicable, and are likely to be taken over and managed by a long-term funding source. If appropriate and warranted, a project may receive more than one year of support. In all program areas, the Foundation has a special interest in providing support for minorities.
Proposal requirements
3-4 page proposal. Guidelines are available at www.comptonfoundation.org/application or by request.
Proposal deadlines
None
Range of grant size
US$100-$40,000
Approximate number of grants per year
35
Average total yearly giving
US$7,554,443
Year established
1972
Chief executive
James R. Compton, President
Contact
Edith T. Eddy, Executive Director
Address
545 Middlefield Rd, Ste. 178
Menlo Park, CA 94025
USA
Tel
1 (650) 328-0101
Fax
1 (650) 328-0171
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Last update July 12, 2001