The Women's Foundation of California with their mission of "creating a world where women, girls and their families can thrive." The not-for-profit foundation, a combination of The Women's Foundation (San Francisco) and Los Angeles Women's Foundation, annually provides about $4 million in grants to more than 1,000 organizations in California to support low-income women and girls. Programs include Homegirl Cafe (teaching former gang members the restaurant business), California Coalition for Reproductive Freedom, and the Rural Poverty Water Project. The Women's Foundation of California also offers a year long public policy advocacy training program. The Women's Foundation of California was established in 1979.

Training For Life helps disadvantaged job-seekers in the UK gain employment. The charitable organization offers personal development and skills training in areas such as computers, hospitality, and health and fitness, as well as offering apprenticeship programs. Training for Life also runs various businesses staffed by their clients, including a restaurant, a computer networking firm, and a gym. Populations served include single parents, the homeless, refugees, ex-offenders, those recovering from drug abuse or mental illness, and others. Training For Life was founded in 1995.

TransitCenter's mission is to get commuters out of their cars and onto a bus, ferry, train, van, or cable car. The not-for-profit company is charged with encouraging greater use of public and private transit services to improve mobility, reduce traffic, help the environment, and support the economy. TransitCenter, Inc. Web site provides transit guides for a dozen US cities, including Atlanta and Washington, D.C. The organization has developed programs that encourage businesses and their employees to use public transportation through incentives that reduce payroll taxes for employers and allow commuters to pay for daily travel using pretax dollars. TransitCenter, Inc. TransitChek program operates in New York City and San Francisco.

Trinity Health International (THI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trinity Health, began as a part-time program in 1981 in response to requests for assistance from hospitals and ministries of health around the world. As a result of the growing volume of requests, THI became incorporated as a Michigan nonprofit organization in 1985. Since then, THI has grown steadily, employing corporate staff, overseas staff, and short-term consultants to fulfill its mission. The organization accesses Trinity Health resources and personnel for both short- and long-term assignments.

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc., a beauty retailer, provides prestige, mass, and salon products; and salon services in the United States. Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. stores offer approximately 21,000 beauty products in various categories, which include cosmetics, such as products for the face, eyes, cheeks, lips, and nails; haircare, including shampoos, conditioners, styling products, and hair accessories; salon styling tools comprising hair dryers, curling irons, and flat irons; skincare, and bath and body, such as products for the face, hands, and body; fragrances for men and women; private label consisting of Ulta branded cosmetics, skincare, bath and body products, and haircare; and other products, including candles, home fragrance products, and other health and beauty products. As of January 30, 2010, Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. operated 346 stores in 38 states. Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. also operates full-service salons in its stores. Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.

UNICEF began working to help children around the world when it was created by the United Nations in 1946. UNICEF strives to protect children's rights and help children who are victims of war, poverty, disasters, and exploitation. UNICEF's focus areas include child survival and development, child protection, education and gender equality, and HIV/AIDS prevention. UNICEF is active in more than 190 countries and has offices in about 125. UNICEF budget comes from governments and individual contributions and from the sale of products such as greeting cards. UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality.

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) has been committed to change and progress for persons with disabilities. Founded in 1949, the national organization and its nationwide network of affiliates strive to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every facet of society—from the Web to the workplace, from the classroom to the community. United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) fights the good fight. The not-for-profit organization and its affiliates (about 100 chapter throughout North America, Australia, and Scotland) serve more than 176,000 children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Cerebral palsy is a group of conditions marked by an inability to fully control muscle movement and coordination caused by poor development or damage to the brain during fetal development, birth, or infancy. UCP works for the inclusion of the disabled into all facets of life by lobbying Congress, providing information, and funding research. Direct services include therapy, individual and family support, employment assistance, and technology training.

United Way Worldwide unites some 1,800 United Way organizations that extend to about 45 countries and territories. The group works to raise money for charitable causes. In 2009 United Way Worldwide merged its United Way of America network of almost 1,300 organizations with its United Way International group. While United Way Worldwide specific priorities are set by local entities, United Way Worldwide tends to focus on helping children achieve their potential, promoting financial stability, and improving access to health care. Major recipients of it contributions have included American Cancer Society, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Catholic Charities, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and The Salvation Army, among others.

The University of Arizona Foundation keeps Wildcat funds flowing. The not-for-profit organization raises funds and manages assets for the University of Arizona. University of Arizona Foundation eight-year Campaign Arizona fund-raising program, begun in 1998, garnered $1.2 billion for the school. That money went to endowing faculty positions, increasing scholarships, promoting research, and improving facilities and technology. The Foundation's asset management duties include protecting the value of stocks, bonds, real estate, and other university investments. University of Arizona Foundation also funds and develops educational programs, provides construction assistance, and gives grants to faculty, students, and researchers. University of Arizona Foundation was founded in 1958.

VCA Antech, Inc. operates as an animal healthcare company in the United States and Canada. VCA Antech, Inc. offers veterinary services and diagnostic testing to support veterinary care; and sells diagnostic imaging equipment, and other medical technology products and related services to the veterinary market. VCA Antech, Inc. operates in three segments: Animal Hospital, Laboratory, and Medical Technology. The Animal Hospitals segment operates animal hospitals, which offer a range of general medical and surgical services for companion animals. VCA Antech, Inc. also offers specialized treatments, including advanced diagnostic services, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, and cardiology, as well as provides pharmaceutical products. In addition, this segment performs pet wellness programs, including health examinations, diagnostic testing, routine vaccinations, spaying, neutering, and dental care. As of December 31, 2009, VCA Antech, Inc. operated 489 animal hospitals serving 40 states. VCA Antech, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

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