Background
Edward John Noble (1882-1958) founded the Life Savers Candy Company in 1913. He later served as Undersecretary of Commerce, and owner of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC). He formed his namesake foundation in 1940.
Finances for tax year ending 12/31/2002 |
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| Total Assets | $122,453,270.00 | |
| Grants Awarded | $0.00 | |
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Officers and Other Supporters | |
| Name | Position |
| William G. Conway Dr. | Director |
| Ellen Victoria Futter | Director |
| E. Mary Hetternan | Treasurer |
| Harold B. Johnson | Director |
| Frank Y. Larkin | Vice Chairman |
| June Noble Larkin | Chairman & President |
| Deborah A. Menton | Secretary |
| Howard Phipps Jr. | Director |
| Frank P. Piskor | Director |
| Joseph W. Polisi Dr. | Director |
| Bradford Smith | Director |
| David S. Smith Jr. | Director |
| E. J. Noble Smith | Executive Director |
| Jeremy T. Smith | Director |
| Carroll L. Wainwright Jr. | Director |
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Top Grants Made |
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| Funding To Activist Groups | Total Donated | Time Frame |
| Worldwatch Institute | $890,000.00 | 1979 – 1994 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $775,000.00 | 1975 – 2000 |
| Environmental Defense | $400,000.00 | 1976 – 2000 |
| National Audubon Society | $170,000.00 | 1973 – 1994 |
| INFORM | $50,000.00 | 1991 – 1994 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $10,000.00 | 1973 – 1973 |
| Consultative Group on Biological Diversity | $5,000.00 | 1990 – 1990 |
Foundations listed on ActivistCash.com may provide funding to a wider variety of nonprofit groups than those profiled here. This website focuses on activist groups that concentrate on food- and beverage-related issues.
