Nonprofit Foundations Bob Citron

1 nonprofit foundations

1.1 center short-lived phenomena
1.2 earthwatch
1.3 foundation future

nonprofit foundations

citron founded or co-founded 3 nonprofit foundations: educational expeditions international clarence truesdale, superintendent of vermont public schools, in 1971, became earthwatch, center short-lived phenomena (spun off smithsonian institution in 1975), , foundation future (with walter kistler in 1996).

center short-lived phenomena

the center short-lived phenomena global wire service included network of on 3,200 scientists , scientific institutions in 34 countries reported on , undertook field research on short-lived phenomena such volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tidal surges, oil spills, meteorite falls, unusual animal migration, insect infestations, moonquakes, , other short-lived events worthy of scientific investigation. center involved in nasa’s apollo program (1968–1972), nasa’s transient lunar phenomena program (1969–1972), , nasa’s skylab earth observing program (1973–1974), , established global student environmental monitoring network (1973–1975). citron spun off center short-lived phenomena smithsonian institution in 1975 , established nonprofit organization.

earthwatch

earthwatch institute international nonprofit organization brings science life people concerned earth’s future. founded citron , truesdell in 1969, earthwatch supports scientific field research offering volunteers opportunity join research teams around world. unique model creating systematic change in how public views science , role in environmental sustainability.

today, earthwatch recruits close 4,000 volunteers every year collect field data in areas of rainforest ecology, wildlife conservation, marine science, archaeology, , more. through process, educates, inspires, , involves diversity of people actively contribute conserving our planet. raising approximately $15 million year generosity of institutions, individuals, governments, , corporations, earthwatch has global reach. earthwatch supported more 150 staff, located in our headquarters in maynard, massachusetts, usa in offices in oxford, england; melbourne, australia; , tokyo, japan.

foundation future

citron co-founded (with walter kistler) nonprofit foundation called foundation future, brings scholars on world discuss major issues having or affect long-term future of humanity. foundation future established mission increase , diffuse knowledge concerning long-term future. concerned issues include population, climate, global warming, natural resource conservation, evolution, preservation of biological diversity, endangered species, genetic engineering, nanotechnology, , effect of science , technology on society.

the foundation conducts broad range of programs , activities promote understanding of factors in social, genetic, biological, medical, psychological, physiological, cultural, technological, , ecological fields may affect human life during coming millennia. fulfill mandate, foundation future:

promotes public awareness of , education in futures issues.
convenes seminars, workshops, , symposia focus on issues associated long-term future of humanity.
publishes scholarly works address issues concerning factors affect future of human life.
awards annual kistler prize (cash , gold medallion), walter p. kistler book award (cash , certificate), walter p. kistler science teacher of year award (cash , certificate), , walter p. kistler science documentary film award (cash , certificate).
provides financial support scholars’ research through research grant awards.
facilitates student education program encourages young scholars think future.

the foundation’s benefactor , founding president walter kistler. board of trustees oversees foundation activities , supported executive director, 2 deputy directors, , small administrative staff. foundation has assembled teams of prominent scholars , humanists serve on foundation’s board of advisors , on kistler prize advisory panel. foundation sustained in perpetuity permanent endowment.