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The New York Public Library (NYPL) is a public library system in New York City, serving as one of the largest public library systems in the United States. Founded in 1895, NYPL provides free access to books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers. The Library operates research libraries, branch libraries across Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island, and offers extensive digital collections and services to support learning, literacy, and community engagement.

The Next Challenge is an adventure and expedition resource platform founded by Tim Moss to help people go on adventures. The organization provides expedition grants, adventure advice, equipment reviews, and practical guides for various types of expeditions including cycling, mountaineering, polar expeditions, desert crossing, and ocean rowing. Through their expedition grant program, they support adventurers with funding and equipment for their expeditions.

The Oakland Foundation is a registered charity (1153547) based in Redditch, England. Launched in 2012 and officially opened by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, the Foundation supports children under the age of 16 and their families who live in England and Wales. The charity focuses on three key themes: Education (helping children access educational projects regardless of background), Health and Nutrition (helping children learn about healthy food and lifestyle choices), and Sport (helping children access sport and activities irrespective of social background or physical ability). The Foundation particularly supports projects in areas where their main sponsor Oakland International operates, including Redditch, Bardon, Corby, Knottingley, and Skelmersdale.

The Pink Ribbon Foundation is a grant-making trust with a mission to fund projects and provide financial support to UK charities which relieve the needs of people who are suffering from, have been affected by breast cancer, or who work to advance the understanding of breast cancer and its early detection and treatment. The Foundation supports a large number of charities in the UK, with particular focus on smaller organizations that operate on limited budgets. It maintains minimal infrastructure and keeps overheads low, relying on the voluntary work of Trustees, interested parties, and Patrons to maximize the amount that goes directly to beneficiary charities.

The Pittsburgh Foundation is a community foundation established in 1945 that works to improve the quality of life in the Pittsburgh region by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting responsible philanthropy, and connecting donors to the critical needs of the community. With assets totaling $1.5 billion and nearly 3,000 donor funds, the Foundation is committed to creating a vibrant, equitable, and just Pittsburgh region that supports everyone—regardless of race, identity, and circumstance—to thrive and fulfill their potential. Its strategic priorities include promoting philanthropy, supporting community, and catalyzing partnerships.

The Pixel Fund is a UK-based grant-making charity that supports improvement in mental health by providing grants to charities involved in the mental health and wellbeing of children and young adults. Since 2011, they have distributed more than £1.5 million to a wide variety of mental health initiatives. They are a small charity that operates as one element in the larger picture of mental health support, focusing on specific projects that provide measurable differences to their users rather than large established charities with existing income streams.

The Polynesian Society was formed in New Zealand in 1892, co-founded by Stephenson Percy Smith and Edward Tregear. One of the oldest learned societies in the Southern Hemisphere, its aim is to promote the scholarly study of past and present New Zealand Māori and other Pacific Island peoples and cultures. The Society publishes the Journal of the Polynesian Society (Waka Kuaka) and offers research grants and awards to support scholarship in Polynesian studies.

The Ponton Trust was established as a grant-making body in August 1993. Its objective is to support targeted action which will help vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people in the Edinburgh and Lothian area. Since 1993 the Trust has distributed more than £1.6 million to charities operating in the Edinburgh and Lothian area.

The Radcliffe Trust is one of Britain's oldest charities, founded in 1714 by the will of Dr John Radcliffe. The Trust continues his charitable bequest through support of Music and Heritage & Crafts. In music, the Trust supports classical music performance and training, especially chamber music, composition and music education. In Heritage & Crafts, the Trust supports the development of the skills, knowledge and experience that underpin the UK's cultural heritage and crafts sectors.

The Rayne Foundation is a UK-based charitable foundation dedicated to promoting a fairer society and positive social change. The Foundation makes grants, convenes partnerships, and shares learning to address society's most pressing needs. Its primary focus areas include supporting children and young people's mental health and wellbeing, creating opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers, and enhancing quality of life for people in later life and their carers. The Foundation also supports community centres and has initiatives in adult social care.

The Rob George Foundation is a UK-based charitable organization dedicated to making a difference one individual at a time. The foundation provides practical and financial support to young people with life-threatening or terminal illnesses, as well as financial assistance to young people who demonstrate exceptional commitment and ability in sport or the performing arts but may be held back by their financial situation from pursuing their goals. After more than a decade of supporting young people across the UK, the foundation has transferred its operations to Essex Community Foundation to secure its long-term future.

The Robertson Trust is an independent grant-making trust working to prevent and reduce poverty and trauma in Scotland. The Trust offers revenue and capital funding for registered charities and constituted community groups that help people and communities in Scotland who are living with poverty and trauma. Through their Programme Awards and other funding mechanisms, they support work which aims to deliver lasting change on poverty and trauma across Scotland.

The Rochester Bridge Trust is a historic charitable trust based in Rochester, Kent, England, that has maintained the strategic river crossing over the River Medway since medieval times. The Trust owns and maintains the two A2 bridges and the service bridge at Rochester, continuing a legacy that dates back to Roman times. In addition to its primary bridge maintenance responsibilities, the Trust supports engineering education through various grant programs and scholarships, encouraging young people to learn about civil engineering and bridge building.

The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust is a grant-making charitable trust that primarily awards grants to registered charities demonstrating specific charitable work and public benefit in Birmingham, the Black Country boroughs (Walsall, Sandwell, Wolverhampton & Dudley), Worcestershire and Herefordshire. The Trust focuses on six thematic areas: adults in need, young people in need, hospices, mental health support, poverty, and environment and heritage. The Trust also owns and provides public access to the historic Arley Estate, including its Arboretum and gardens.

The Roman Society, also known as the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies, was founded in 1910 to advance the understanding of ancient Rome and the Roman Empire. Today it has almost 2,000 members worldwide and is the leading organisation for those interested in Roman history, archaeology, literature and art. The Society encourages Roman studies by offering a wide range of grants to support research and publications, providing training opportunities for young researchers, and promoting the teaching of Latin in schools. It publishes prestigious journals including Britannia and the Journal of Roman Studies.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute is the sole nonprofit organization created by President Ronald Reagan, charged with advancing his legacy and principles – individual liberty, economic opportunity, freedom and democracy, peace through strength, and national pride. The Foundation operates the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley, California, and maintains offices in Washington, DC. It offers educational programs, scholarships, public events, and serves as a center for civic engagement and leadership development.

The Rotary Club of Port Nicholson is a community service organization based in Wellington, New Zealand. As part of Rotary International, the club connects motivated individuals who share a passion for community service and friendship, working to make positive changes in their local community and the world. The club meets weekly and engages in various projects including scholarships and awards, youth leadership programs (RYLA), and charitable initiatives. Members participate in local and international service projects, focusing on areas such as education, community development, and social welfare.

The Rowing Foundation is a UK charity established in 1980 with the aim of "putting young people on the water." The foundation provides grants towards the cost of boat equipment purchases (boats, blades, etc.) or boat refurbishments to support junior and student rowers at clubs and university boat clubs. In recent years, the charity has broadened its scope to also offer grants to further adaptive rowing for people with disabilities of all ages. The foundation matches spending up to a maximum of £4,000 per grant and is supported by the Henley Royal Regatta Charitable Trust.

The Rowland Institute at Harvard is a research institute dedicated to pushing boundaries in experimental science and engineering. It hosts the Rowland Fellows program, which enables young experimentalists across all fields of science and engineering to establish independent research programs supported by the intellectual environment at Rowland, Harvard University, and the greater Cambridge area. The Institute prioritizes interdisciplinary interactions and offers research opportunities for scientists at all levels, from undergraduate to postdoctoral researchers.

The Royal Bath & West of England Society is a historic agricultural charity founded in 1777, dedicated to the encouragement of agriculture, arts, manufactures, and commerce. As a registered charity (No. 1039397), the Society awards grants and scholarships for the promotion of agriculture and rural crafts, operates educational programs including the Field to Food Learning Day, and runs the Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The organization supports rural communities through various initiatives including wellbeing resources, long service awards, and environmental sustainability programs.

The Ontario Command of The Royal Canadian Legion is the largest service-oriented organization in Ontario, comprising almost 400 branches with a total membership of nearly 100,000. The organization's primary focus is remembering those who gave their lives for freedom and looking after the needs of veterans, their dependants, and those still serving in the Canadian Forces. Additionally, Legion branches throughout Ontario Command contribute to community well-being by sponsoring various community programs including youth programs, bursaries, homeless veterans assistance, and service dog partnerships.

The Royal Society is the independent scientific academy of the United Kingdom, dedicated to promoting excellence in science for the benefit of humanity. Founded in 1660, it is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. The Society is a self-governing Fellowship made up of many of the world's most eminent scientists, engineers, and technologists. It provides grant schemes to support the UK scientific community and foster international collaboration, publishes scientific journals, recognizes excellence through medals and awards, advises policy makers, and engages with the public and schools on science.

The Royal Theatrical Fund is a registered charity that provides financial support to members of the theatrical profession who are unable to work due to illness, injury, or in their twilight years. Since its establishment in 1839, the fund has assisted countless individuals and families in the theatrical community, offering grants and emergency crisis support to help during difficult times.

The Sasha Foundation (TSF) is a charitable foundation established in memory of Sasha Love to support charities that work with mental health issues. Founded after Sasha Love, who suffered from Bipolar disorder, took her life in 2009, the foundation aims to keep her memory alive by providing support to other sufferers of mental health conditions and the organizations that help them.