Atlantic Philanthropies define their purpose as being: to bring about lasting changes in the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people through grant investments in four programme fields, in a limited number of geographical areas, and in a very focused way. These four fields are: Ageing, Disadvantaged Children & Youth, Health of Populations in Developing Countries, Reconciliation & Human Rights.

Studies show that complex patients manage better when every health professional involved in their care work together as a team to develop a smart plan of care. The John A. Hartford Foundation's GITT program helps health educational institutions establish a resource center to facilitate interdisciplinary team work.

The John A. Hartford Foundation's initative to prepare needed, aging-savvy social workers. Includes funding opportunities for students (Doctoral Fellows Program) and faculty (Faculty Scholars Program) as well as career information.

Has invested more than $150 million to help build a network of innovative and skilled individuals and institutions committed to addressing aging and retirement issues.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s mission is to improve the health and health care of all Americans, providing more than $2.6
billion to organizations and institutions across the country working on finding solutions to our nation’s health and health care problems.