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Environmental issues such as clean water, breathable air, adequate sanitation and even sustainable agricultural techniques are inextricably linked to hunger and poverty.  These endowments are to be used by non-profits addressing the wide array of environmental concerns, including preventive and restorative measures.


Agroecology Interest
Established in 2002.
  • Total Value: $70,923.50
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  • 0.61% of Hope Equity Portfolio
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  • Established: 2002
Danforth Fellowship Alumni Endow & Earl A. Sindecuse Memorial Fund
Established in 2009 with gifts from a group of former agriculture students who in the summer of 1957 were recipients of Danforth Fellowships from the Ralston Purina Company. The purpose of this Endowment Fund is to provide support for the training and development of young men and women who are motivated to become leaders in the Sustainable Agriculture movement in the US and worldwide.
  • Total Value: $20,572.87
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  • 0.17% of Hope Equity Portfolio
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  • Established: 2009
India Country Interest
Established by Richard and Susan Eyre for Heifer International to use for projects in India.
  • Total Value: $4,196.79
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  • 0.03% of Hope Equity Portfolio
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  • Established: 2008
James B. & Faith M. Temple Family Agroecology Interest
Established in September of 2002 by the Temple Family to be used for Heifer International projects that have an emphasis in agroecology.
  • Total Value: $11,290.55
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  • 0.09% of Hope Equity Portfolio
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  • Established: 2002
Mark Joseph Dienberg Agroecology Interest
Established in 2002 to honor the memory of Mark Joseph Dienberg, who spent his leisure time enjoying the outdoors through fishing, hunting and camping.
  • Total Value: $8,406.82
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  • 0.07% of Hope Equity Portfolio
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  • Established: 2002
Nepal: Biddick-Van Dissen Family Interest
Established in 2003 with a gift of Alisa C. Van Dissen of Aptos, California.
  • Total Value: $5,649.56
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  • 0.04% of Hope Equity Portfolio
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  • Established: 2003
Nepal: Dr. Mahendra Lohani Interest
Established in 2000 for this country director of Nepal from 1997-2003, with gifts from staff and friends. Dr. Lohani is Heifer's current Director of Asia and South Pacific Programs.
  • Total Value: $31,804.40
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  • 0.27% of Hope Equity Portfolio
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  • Established: 2000
Peru: Chris & Lota Miller Interest
Established in 2000 with a gift from Christopher F. Miller of Lexington, Kentucky to benefit the work of Heifer International in Peru.
  • Total Value: $141,844.32
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  • 1.23% of Hope Equity Portfolio
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  • Established: 2000
Rector & Neill Families Urban Agri Interest
Established on December 25, 2003 by Jerry and Ardyth Neill to support Heifer International’s urban agriculture programs.
  • Total Value: $8,104.25
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  • 0.07% of Hope Equity Portfolio
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  • Established: 2003
Ukraine: Demchenko Family Fund for Ukraine
Established in 2001 with a gift from Vera Demchenko of Lakeview, Pennsylvania.
  • Total Value: $6,576.90
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  • 0.05% of Hope Equity Portfolio
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  • Established: 2001