Grants Program

The Foundation’s grants primarily support activities in the United States. While many of these activities are national in scope, there is particular regional focus on New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

The mission of the Prospect Hill Foundation
is to advance the human experience while
ensuring the well-being of the earth.

During the 2010 fiscal year, the Foundation underwent a review of all its programs and revised its funding priorities. As a result, the Foundation decided to close its Latin America grants program and starting July 1, 2010, began to implement new guidelines with these stated goals:

Environment

The Prospect Hill Foundation’s environmental program will target issues related to coastal waters and oceans in the mid-Atlantic and southern New England regions from 2010 to 2014.

Juvenile Justice

The Prospect Hill Foundation seeks to reform the juvenile justice system in New York. From 2010 to 2015, the Foundation will fund 1) advocacy efforts that promote policies and practices that are fair, effective, and appropriate for youth and 2) capacity building and promotion of community-based alternatives to detention in New York.

Nuclear Disarmament & Nonproliferation

The Prospect Hill Foundation seeks to further nuclear arms control and ultimately abolish nuclear weapons through support for policy analysis, research and advocacy. Through 2012, the program will focus its funding on advancing nuclear disarmament, supporting the entry into force of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty and strengthening the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty regime.

Reproductive Health & Justice

The Prospect Hill Foundation seeks to increase access to sexual and reproductive health services and build the pipeline for reproductive justice leaders in the field. From 2010 to 2011, the Foundation will explore how best to cultivate grassroots leadership in New York and build political power for change in the reproductive health field.

In addition, as a family foundation, The Prospect Hill Foundation has a long history of support for causes and institutions that are personally important to the Foundation’s directors and their families. Sponsored Grants are directed towards arts and culture, environmental conservation, social services, civic affairs and educational institutions. These grants reflect the Foundation’s mission, values and philanthropic goals.