The foundation also assists the religious order in maintaining the building.

By March 2006 this foundation had financially assisted 200 children to undergo heart surgery.

The foundation has also assisted the American Red Cross with disaster relief efforts.

Through this partnership the foundation assists PD patients with little or no medical insurance coverage in obtaining medications, treatments, medical equipment, and various services.

The foundation assists organizations that cater for needy children.

This new foundation would assist the consortium to make policy, and advise the UN on Mars-related matters.

The foundation assists musicians with medical problems, raising money through compilation albums.

The foundation also assists the school by providing scholarships for students.

The foundation also assists in rural development.

Throwing money around among volunteers can backfire, Ms. Baker said, though the foundation has been quietly assisting contributors who are hampered by poor equipment.