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The Inasmuch Foundation is a grant-making foundation based in Oklahoma. It provides financial contributions〔($375,000 given in emergency-help grants from the Inasmuch Foundation ), ''The Oklahoman'', January 31, 2009; Retrieved September 30, 2014.〕〔(Inasmuch Foundation announces $4.8 million in grants to Oklahoma organizations ), ''The Oklahoman'', October 27, 2008; Retrieved September 30, 2014.〕 to projects focusing on education, health and human services, arts, historic preservation and environmental concerns in the state of Oklahoma and the Colorado Springs area. It was established in 1982 by Edith Kinney Gaylord. The Foundation is dedicated to upholding the values and interests of its founder. Robert J. Ross has served as the CEO and President of the Inasmuch Foundation and the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation since 2003.〔("Building hope for Oklahoma City area kids ), ''The Oklahoman'', April 12, 2009; Retrieved September 30, 2014.〕〔(Inasmuch director finds satisfaction from service ), ''The Oklahoman'', May 3, 2009; Retrieved September 30, 2014.〕 In 2011, the foundation's assets were $271 million. It distributed $10.7 million in grants that year.〔(Top 25 Oklahoma Foundations by Fund Balance ), ''Foundation Data Book'' Retrieved September 30, 2014.〕 ==Mission== The Inasmuch Foundation is committed to the broad areas of interest and high expectations of its founder, Edith Kinney Gaylord. These include compassion for those less fortunate; enrichment of the lives of others through knowledge and beauty; respect for effective leadership, courage and integrity; and a willingness to embrace the future. Inasmuch Foundation's philanthropy is intended to enrich and enhance the quality of lives it touches; to lessen suffering whenever possible, and to strengthen and support institutions and organizations in ways that benefit communities and the individuals served. Inasmuch Foundation's grant-making, in keeping with Ms. Gaylord's interests, emphasizes education, health and human services, the arts, historic preservation, strengthening the nonprofit sector, and preservation of the natural environment. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Inasmuch Foundation」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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