Families of Philanthropy Profiles Lin - Mar

Family: The Charles A. Lindbergh Family.

Foundations: The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation , founded by their friends in 1977.

Mission: The Foundation seeks to support present and future generations in working toward such a balance, that we may "...discern nature's essential wisdom and combine it with our scientific knowledge.

Major Causes: The Foundation supports causes involving the Environment, Technology, Research, Aviation, and Public Education.

Other Contributions: The Foundation contributes to the Lindbergh Award, Lindberg Grants, and Educational Programs and Publications.

Family: The John D. MacArthur Family.

Foundations: The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

Mission: The Foundation is dedicated to helping groups and individuals foster lasting improvement in the human condition.

Major Causes: The Foundation supports Conservation and Sustainable Development, Affordable Housing, Arts and Culture, Human Rights, Juvenile Justice, Mental Health, Universities in Russian and Nigeria, and International Peace and Security.

Other Contributions: The American Museum of Natural History, Asian Institute of Technology – School of Environment, Resources and Development, Abraham Lincoln Centre, Family: The John Markle Family.

Foundations: Johns and Mary R. Markle Foundation, Inc., founded in 1927.

Mission: Promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge...and the general good of mankind.

Major Causes: Causes like Social Welfare, Medicine, Education, Communications Media, and Information Technology receive support from the Markle Family Foundation.

Other Contributions: The foundation supports programs like Connecting for Health , Life for Line, The Markle Telemedine Clinic in Cambodia, The Children's Partnership , Web White & Blue 2000, The Discovery Channel, and the Public Broadcasting System.