Glaser Progress Foundation
Also known as Glaser Family Foundation, Glaser FoundationBackground
Rob Glaser started this foundation in 1993. His personal wealth came from the creation of RealNetworks, Inc. (whose computer software products include RealPlayer, RealJukebox, and RealArcade). Glaser still serves as CEO of the company.
Finances for tax year ending 12/31/2002 |
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| Total Assets | $28,961,962.00 | |
| Grants Awarded | $0.00 | |
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Officers and Other Supporters | |
| Name | Position |
| Martin T. Collier | Manager |
| Barbara C. Glaser | Manager |
| Robert D. Glaser | Manager |
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Selected Grants |
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| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals | |
| Grant | $153,000.00 in 2000 |
| Source | Chronicle Of Philanthropy |
| Details | For Web-site and technological development; (IRS Form 990 lists : For Website and Anti-Fur Campaign) |
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| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine | |
| Grant | $100,000.00 in 2001 |
| Source | Donor's Website |
| Details | To support legal challenges to farmed animal industries |
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| Adbusters | |
| Grant | $25,000.00 in 2002 |
| Source | IRS Form 990 or 990-PF |
| Details | Increasing the prominence of animal mistreatment and food choice in Adbusters magazine, website, and organization |
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Top Grants Made |
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| Funding To Activist Groups | Total Donated | Time Frame |
| Humane Society of the United States | $1,022,621.00 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine | $405,000.00 | 2000 – 2003 |
| Doris Day Animal League | $309,000.00 | 2000 – 2003 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals | $304,488.00 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Earth Day Network | $268,637.00 | 2000 – 2000 |
| Adbusters | $201,500.00 | 2002 – 2003 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $185,000.00 | 2000 – 2006 |
| Northwest Environment Watch | $175,000.00 | 2001 – 2004 |
| Waterkeeper Alliance | $140,000.00 | 2001 – 2003 |
| TransFair USA | $100,000.00 | 2001 – 2001 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | $100,000.00 | 2000 – 2001 |
| Essential Information | $85,000.00 | 2001 – 2001 |
| Earth Action Network | $80,000.00 | 2001 – 2002 |
| Sierra Club | $50,000.00 | 2002 – 2003 |
| Wilderness Society | $50,000.00 | 2000 – 2000 |
| Environmental Working Group | $50,000.00 | 2002 – 2002 |
| Compassion Over Killing | $30,000.00 | 2003 – 2003 |
| Earth Island Institute | $30,000.00 | 2000 – 2000 |
| Greenpeace | $25,000.00 | 2004 – 2004 |
| Tides Foundation & Tides Center | $25,000.00 | 2003 – 2003 |
| Environmental Media Association | $13,494.00 | 1998 – 1998 |
| Fund for Animals | $10,000.00 | 2000 – 2000 |
| In Defense of Animals | $10,000.00 | 2000 – 2000 |
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