Assists those whose needs sometimes are not noticed or served by larger philanthropic organizations, such as groups and individuals working in the areas of music, arts, education, environmental protection, human rights, inner city social work and public health.

An arts program for homeless children, founded in San Francisco by Gloria Simoneaux. Supported by sales of a series of sandals utilizing artwork created by Jerry Garcia.

Assists progressive groups working on environmental and social issues in the Bay Area and around the world.

Children's music by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. Proceeds benefit children's charities.

Put together groups of volunteers to spearhead a good cause in your own community. Extends support and costs through the Unbroken Chain Foundation. Founded by Phil Lesh.

Information on organ and tissue donation and becoming an organ donor.

Testimony by various members of the Grateful Dead at a press conference at the United Nations in 1988.

Organization of the Grateful Dead family which gives grants to worthwhile causes.

An organization dedicated to education and promotion of the use of music and rhythm for the benefit of humankind. Supported by Mickey Hart.

Dedicated to finding skillful means to relieve suffering in Chiapas, Guatemala, Tibet, Nepal, India, and among Native Americans using modern and indigenous means. Benefited by the "Sing Out For Seva" album on Grateful Dead Records.

Formed in 1994 by Phil Lesh, Gary Lambert and David Gans, the foundation aims to promote the creation, recording and performance of music that falls into the cracks between musical genres.

A nonprofit organization created by Phil Lesh and Friends in 1997, which seeks to perpetuate the long-standing tradition of community service that has been the hallmark of the remarkable three-decade relationship between the Grateful Dead and its audience.