MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to fund and support hands-on environmental projects for children and youths. Our objective is to encourage innovative programs that empower children and youth around the world to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. Through environmental education, we believe that children can achieve a better understanding and appreciation for the world in which they live.

If you would like to invest in youth, 100% of your tax-deductible contribution will go towards hands-on environmental projects for youth. Join our other partners, and your investment will go directly to build environmental stewards for future generations.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Turner Foundation
The Cartoon Network
The Home Depot
Corexpand
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Whole Foods Market
Carnival Cruise Lines
Arthur M. Blank Foundation

POLICIES AND GRANT GUIDELINES
The Captain Planet Foundation will fund as many projects as its annual resources allow. Please read the following guidelines thoroughly if you would like to seek funding from us. In order to maximize the impact of Foundation funds, the Board of Trustees limit their grant awards to those applications which comply with the following guidelines.

All applicant organizations or sponsoring agencies must be exempt from federal taxation under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501, in order to be eligible for funding (this includes most schools and non-profit organizations).

ALL PROJECTS MUST:

Promote understanding of environmental issues
Focus on hands-on involvement
Involve children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through high school)
Promote interaction and cooperation within the group
Help young people develop planning and problem solving skills
Include adult supervision
Commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation (specific requirements are explained once the grant has been awarded)

RESTRICTIONS ON GIVING
The Captain Planet Foundation reserves the right to earmark funding for specific budgetary items, and decline funding for budgetary items which are not consistent with Grant Guidelines. Generally, the range of grants awarded by the Foundation is $250 - $2,500*.

The Captain Planet Foundation does not make grants for:

The purchase of real estate
Endowments
General operations expenses
Capital or building campaigns
T-shirts and other promotional items
Expensive equipment used by only a small number of children
Salaries
Transportation costs

*organic gardens generally no more than $500; adopt-a-stream no more than $400