Who funds the American Legacy Foundation?

The organization, which is funded primarily by payments designated by the settlement, has four main goals: reducing youth tobacco use, decreasing exposure to second-hand smoke, increasing successful quit rates, and reducing disparities in access to prevention and cessation services and in exposure to secondhand smoke.

How many community foundations are there in the US?

Today, there are about 700 community foundations operating in the United States, focused on addressing community needs in a select city, county, state or region.

Who is behind truth org?

Truth Initiative

Formation	1999
Location	United States
Key people	Robin Koval, CEO and president Mike Moore, chair, board of directors
Staff	133 (2017)
Website	truthinitiative.org

What is the largest community foundation in the US?

The Top 10 Largest Community Foundations (by Total Assets)

• Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.
• The Chicago Community Trust.
• The Cleveland Foundation.
• Foundation For The Carolinas.
• The Columbus Foundation and Affiliated Organizations.
• The Oregon Community Foundation.
• Marin Community Foundation.

Is truth org owned by Big Tobacco?

Our funding comes from Truth Initiative, a national public health organization. We are *not* funded by Big Tobacco, no matter what your friend’s cousin told you.

How effective is the truth campaign?

One study found that truth prevented more than 300,000 youth and young adults from becoming smokers in just one year from 2015-16. Over 15 years, truth has earned more than 400 awards for excellence and effectiveness. The results of the study underscore the effectiveness of national public education campaigns.

Who is Truth Initiative funded by?

(Truth Initiative was created through landmark civil litigation against the tobacco industry that resulted in the Master Settlement Agreement, which called for the creation of an independent organization devoted to youth tobacco use prevention, and the FDA is funded through the federal budget and industry user fees.

Who owns the Truth Initiative?

Robin Koval is CEO and President of Truth Initiative®, the national public health organization dedicated to achieving a culture where all young people reject smoking, vaping and nicotine.

Why do community foundations exist?

Community foundations are grantmaking public charities that are dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area. They bring together the financial resources of individuals, families, and businesses to support effective nonprofits in their communities.

What is the role of a community foundation?

Who is behind truth?

How does truth make money?

Our funding comes from Truth Initiative, a national public health organization. We are *not* funded by Big Tobacco, no matter what your friend’s cousin told you. Barrett got some bad information, or made an assumption, and you know what they say about assumptions.

Where does Truth Initiative get their money?

What is the difference between a foundation and a charity?

The most substantive difference between a private foundation and a public charity is the manner in which funds are acquired. A private foundation is generally funded by an endowment from a single source, while a public charity must continually solicit donations from individuals and organizations.