The Tomberg Family Philanthropies

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What is Philanthropy?

1 : goodwill to fellowmen; especially : active effort to promote human welfare
2 a : a philanthropic act or gift b : an organization distributing or supported by philanthropic funds.

Philanthropy goes beyond charity by attempting to address the underlying causes of social problems rather than only providing immediate assistance to those in need.

What is Charity?

1 : generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering; also : aid given to those in need b : an institution engaged in relief of the poor c : public provision for the relief of the needy

Highlights

The Tomberg Prize in Environmental Sustainability encourages the development of effective and practical solutions to environmental sustainability by challenging students to dream green. The prize is awarded annually as part of the University of Texas Social Innovation Competition.

News

May, 2009
The $10,000 Tomberg Prize in Environmental Sustainability was awarded to SolarCycle
( Texas Non-Profits )

February 3, 2009
Dark Days for Green Energy
( The New York Times )

March 27, 2007
You, Too, Can Be a Banker to the Poor
( The New York Times )

October 13, 2006
Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank win Nobel Peace Prize
( People.com )

About Our Grants

Thank you for your interest in The Tomberg Family Philanthropies.

We invite you to submit requests for us to fund your projects. Please see the About Our Grants section for information about the kind of projects that we fund. The How To Apply section provides information on how to request grants.