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Financial Assistance for F,ERE Technolo~v 12/8/05 The Hitachi Foundation 1509 22nd St., N.W. Washington, DC 20037-1073 Phone: (202) 457-0588 Contact: Barbara Dyer, President & CEO; or Renata Hron, Senior Program Officer Website: www.hitachifoundation.or~ Type of grantmaker: Company-sponsored foundation. Background: Established in 1985 in DC. Purpose and activities: Giving is directed to organizations dealing with community and economic development, education, workforce development, and corporate citizenship. The foundation also has an annual award recognizing young people for exemplary service to the community. Program area(s): The grantmaker has identified the following area(s) of interest: Community and Economic Development: Emphasis on business/community partnerships to expand opportunity and improve the quality of life for the underserved. Corporate Citizenship: Seeking to engage corporations in identifying broad-based solutions to the environment, economic development, issues of diversity, and independent sector development. Matching Funds Program: The foundation matches on a one-to-one basis eligible Hitachi corporate grants and contributions ranging from $250 to $2,500. The foundation also considers matching some equipment donations, employee release time for volunteer service, and employee fundraising for charitable purposes. Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community: The award is presented annually to 6 to 10 high school seniors in recognition of their commitment and dedication to community service. Recipients of the award are chosen through a national review of nominated candidates that represent the racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of the United States. Candidates must be nominated for the Yoshiyama Award with sufficient substantiation to demonstrate that they are not simply outstanding, but exemplary representatives of the significant contributions made by this country's young people. The award is not based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, or whether a candidate is college-bound. The award, $5,000 disbursed over two years, is not a scholarship and carries no stipulation as to how it is used. The foundation accepts nominations from individuals across the country who are associated with and knowledgeable about the community service endeavors of high school students. Nominators may be affiliated with organizations or associations, or be school principals, teachers, members of the clergy, or community leaders. Students may not nominate themselves. Fields of interest: Community development; Education; Elementary school/education; Youth development, services. Geographic focus: National Types of support: Continuing support, Curriculum development, Matching/challenge support, Program development, Program-related investments/loans, Seed money, Technical assistance.