2023 Grant Recipients
Organizations awarded grants in 2023 include: 1863 Ventures, AHLA Foundation, Inc., Haitian Ladies Network, Management Leadership of Tomorrow, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, Paradigm for Parity Inc., Project Destined, Robert A. Toigo Foundation, and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Read the full announcement.
DDEI Giving Campaign Background
Launched in 2022 under the leadership of Nareit’s DDEI CEO Council Philanthropy Committee, the Nareit Foundation’s Dividends Through Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DDEI) Giving Campaign was designed to demonstrate the collective commitment of the REIT and publicly traded real estate industry to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while complementing and compounding the impact of individual companies’ efforts in similar areas.
Nareit and more than 40 Nareit member REITs, or their philanthropic organizations, made donations to the campaign.
DDEI Giving Campaign Donors
The Nareit Foundation recognizes the donors that are helping advance DEI in the REIT and publicly traded real estate industry. By donating to the DDEI Giving Campaign, Nareit's members are paving the way to embrace the next generation of diverse REIT executives, staff, tenants, investors, and the broader real estate community.
Lead Founding Donors
The Nareit Foundation extends its appreciation to American Tower Corporation and Prologis for their early and unwavering commitment to advancing DEI in the REIT and publicly traded real estate industry. Both companies made a generous donation of at least $100,000 to the DDEI Giving Campaign prior to its launch in 2022.
Founding Donors
The Nareit Foundation extends its appreciation to the Founding Donors of the DDEI campaign. Founding Donors are Nareit members that committed to make a significant contribution of at least $50,000 prior to the launch of the DDEI Giving Campaign.
Inaugural Donors
Inaugural Donors are Nareit members that committed to contribute to the DDEI Giving Campaign within 60 days of the campaign's launch.
FAQs
How do I apply to receive a grant in the future?
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How do I donate to the DDEI Giving Campaign?
If you are from a Nareit corporate member REIT, contact member@nareit.com to learn more about how to participate in the future.
How do I learn more about the DDEI grant recipients and the programs being funded by the REIT industry?
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The Nareit Foundation is recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization; donations are accepted from both U.S. and non-U.S. donors; contributions to the Nareit Foundation from U.S. donors may qualify for charitable deductibility under U.S. federal income tax laws.