Claire Kelley Hardon

Ford Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, non-governmental organization headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1936, the Foundation provides grants, projects and loans to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation and advance human achievement. The foundation funds derive from an investment portfolio that began with gifts and bequests of Ford Motor Company stock by Henry and Edsel Ford.

Siemens Plc provides global engineering and technology services. Its products include superconducting magnets for MRI scanners, industrial gas turbines and variable speed drives-all of which are exported worldwide. The firm is a supplier of offshore wind turbines in the United Kingdom. The company was founded by William Siemens in 1843 and is headquartered in Camberley, the United Kingdom.

The Brookings Institution provides research and policy solutions. The firm's activities are carried out through four research programs: economic studies, foreign policy studies, governance studies, and metropolitan policy. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Visa International Ltd. engages in ore mining. It acts as the holding company of VISA Steel Ltd, which provides manufacturing and logistics activities and VISA Comtrade AG, which controls the international trading operations. The company has worldwide operations. Visa International is headquartered in Kolkata, India.

C.P. Group Ltd. provides property development and management services. The company is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Philip Morris USA, Inc. makes and markets tobacco goods. Its products include cigarette non-tobacco, cigarette tobacco and flavor ingredients. The company was founded by Philip Morris in 1847 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

The Hoffman Agency provides public relation services to information technology sector. Its agency helps Internet companies communicate compelling messages with infrastructure and culture. The company was founded by Lou Hoffman in 1987 and is headquarters in San Jose, CA.

Part of Omega Flex, Inc., Omega Flex Ltd. is a British company that manufactures and markets metal gas pipes. The company is based in Banbury, UK.

Taco, Inc. develops and manufactures hydronic-based components. Its products include water circulation pumps and circulators, hydronic accessories, air elimination and control, heat transfer products, electronic controls, iworx by taco electronic solutions, instant hot water, systems, design tools, variable speed products and obsolete products. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Cranston, RI.

Part of Greencore Group Plc, Danone Waters Ltd. produces natural and flavored spring waters. The company is based in Swansea, UK. Danone Waters was acquired by Greencore Group Plc on December 13, 2007.

The Agnes Irwin School, Inc. operates as girls Educational School. The company was founded by Agnes Irwin in 1969 and is headquartered in Rosemont, PA.

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is a non-profit organization. It is a catalyst for positive change in the region; engaging partners, raising flexible endowment, leveraging resources to solve problems and contribute to the common good. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Springfield, MA.

Taco Group Holdings, Inc. manufactures and supplies automotive parts. The company is headquartered in Cranston, RI.