Take a look!
New figures compiled by Colcom Foundation illustrate a paradox at the center of American environmental policy. Between 1970 and 2021, the United States cut per capita carbon dioxide emissions from 21.33 metric tons to 14.04, a drop of about 35%. On paper, that looks like a clear win for climate policy. The Foundation supports several […]
Read MoreIn environmental discussions, overpopulation is rarely the headline. Colcom Foundation thinks it should be. Why Population Matters The foundation was created by Cordelia S. May in 1996 around a central argument: that human population growth is a primary driver of ecological damage. The problems most people associate with environmental decline habitat destruction, water pollution, species […]
Read MoreFor nearly 30 years, the Colcom Foundation has worked to protect and restore natural landscapes across Western Pennsylvania. Founded in 1996 by Cordelia Scaife May, the foundation has channeled more than $500 million in grants into conservation efforts that have permanently altered the region’s ecological landscape for the better. Protecting Land and Water Colcom Foundation’s […]
Read MoreEnvironmental organizations typically concentrate on specific symptoms of ecological decline: habitat loss, species extinction, water quality, carbon emissions. Colcom Foundation takes a step back to examine a root cause that many in mainstream conservation circles have been reluctant to name overpopulation. The Pittsburgh-based foundation was built around this premise by its founder, Cordelia S. May. […]
Read MoreFew private philanthropic organizations have shaped environmental policy and conservation efforts as durably as Colcom Foundation. Founded in 1996 by Cordelia Scaife May, the Pittsburgh-based foundation has distributed more than $500 million in grants over its nearly three decades of operation, funding initiatives that span ecological preservation, population research, and cultural development across the United […]
Read MoreWhen the first Earth Day took place in 1970, its organizers framed environmental protection around two problems: consumption and population. In the decades since, consumption has remained a central focus of the mainstream environmental movement, but population has largely faded from public conversation. Colcom Foundation, founded in Pittsburgh in 1996 by Cordelia Scaife May, has […]
Read MoreColcom Foundation has built a reputation as a strategic, outcomes-oriented philanthropic institution whose impact history reflects evolving priorities and sustained investment in community and environmental well-being. Since its inception, the foundation has directed grants and program support toward initiatives that promise measurable change, emphasizing long-term solutions over short-term relief. Through their grants, they have […]
Read MoreColcom Foundation is a private philanthropic organization that positions strategic grantmaking at the center of its efforts to strengthen communities and improve quality of life. According to its About page, the foundation pursues a disciplined approach to philanthropy that emphasizes measurable results, collaboration with nonprofit partners, and long-term commitments to selected causes. Colcom Foundation […]
Read MoreThe Colcom Foundation, established in 1996, is a philanthropic organization dedicated to addressing pressing societal issues through strategic grant-making and community initiatives. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the foundation primarily focuses on promoting environmental sustainability, supporting population stabilization, and enhancing the quality of life in local communities. Colcom Foundation’s work has also facilitated proactive environmental advocacy […]
Read MoreAlliance Defending Freedom, a prominent legal organization based in the United States, is committed to advocating for religious liberty, free speech, and the sanctity of life. Established in 1994, the organization has positioned itself as a key player in the legal landscape, representing clients in various high-profile court cases that resonate with its core beliefs. […]
Read More