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The Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation

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The Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation aims to improve the economic well-being, social conditions, and civil liberties of disadvantaged persons and groups in the United States by supporting nonprofit organizations that undertake systemic litigation.

The Foundation provides grants for social justice litigation designed to have systemic impact in the areas of:

  • access to benefits, including economic justice;
  • children's rights;
  • disability...
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Tax Year Recipient City State / Province Country Amount Purpose
DAF GIVING 360 Omaha NE US $672,509 Our mission is to increase charitable giving in the u. S. We do this by providing a tax-smart and simple giving solution of a donor-advised fund (daf) account and related philanthropic tools and guidance that empower donors to incorporate planning into their everyday lives.
DAF GIVING 360 Omaha NE US $12,771 Our mission is to increase charitable giving in the u. S. We do this by providing a tax-smart and simple giving solution of a donor-advised fund (daf) account and related philanthropic tools and guidance that empower donors to incorporate planning into their everyday lives.
UPPER SEVEN LAW Helena MT US $25,000 Upper seven law is a 501(c)(3) montana-based nonprofit law firm dedicated to holding the powerful accountable. Based on the belief that creativity and innovation in law are essential to advancing social justice and public interest objectives, this firm takes smart risks and invests the time necessary to build foundations for long-term accountability work.
NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LITIGATION ALL Brookline MA US $25,000 Nila is dedicated to championing the rights of noncitizens, or those perceived to be noncitizens, and to elevating the capacity and quality of the lawyers who represent them. Our team has more than 50 years of collective experience in litigation on behalf of immigrants rights, including national and regional class actions, petitions for review, habeas actions, mandamus suits, damages litigation, and litigation under the freedom of information act and the administrative procedures act.
CENTER FOR PUBLIC REPRESENTATION Helena MT US $25,000 Upper seven law is a 501(c)(3) montana-based nonprofit law firm dedicated to holding the powerful accountable. Based on the belief that creativity and innovation in law are essential to advancing social justice and public interest objectives, this firm takes smart risks and invests the time necessary to build foundations for long-term accountability work.
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The most recent tax form filed for 2025 lists the following key individuals.

Name Title City State / Province Country
ANDREW ROSEN Director Fort Lauderdale FL US
DANA FOSTER Director Washington DC US
DEBORAH SHEFLER Secretary Oakland CA US
DOUG KOFF Director New York NY US
GERALD S HARTMAN President Falls Church VA US
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