Nissan Foundation Selects 17 Nonprofit Organizations to Share $322,000 in Grant Money; Eleven Grant Recipients Located in Southern California to Receive $235,000

LOS ANGELES--Aug. 2, 20040, 2004--The Nissan Foundation, a nonprofit charitable giving arm of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), is awarding a total of $322,000 in grants to 17 nonprofit organizations in Southern California, Northeast Texas, Middle Tennessee and South Central Mississippi. A grantee recognition ceremony honoring the Southern California grant recipients will be held on Friday, August 27, 2004 at Nissan's corporate headquarters in Gardena, California.

This year's Southern California grantees are: Art Center College of Design, Autry National Center, Bayside Community Center, Ford Theatre Foundation, Japanese American National Museum, Museum of Tolerance, Pasadena City College, Pierce College, Public Corporation of the Arts, Self-Help Graphics & Art, and The Accelerated School. Additional grant recipients include the International Museum of Cultures (Dallas, Texas), National Cowboys of Color Museum & Hall of Fame (Fort Worth, Texas), Discovery Center (Nashville, Tennessee), Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee, Mississippi School of Mathematics & Science and 100 Black Men of Jackson, Mississippi.

"The Nissan Foundation is committed to enriching people's lives and adding value to the communities we serve," said Jim Morton, president of the Nissan Foundation. "We have a long history of supporting organizations like this year's grantee recipients because of the exceptional achievements and positive impact they have on the community."

About the Nissan Foundation

Established in 1992, the Nissan Foundation awards grants annually to selected nonprofit organizations with projects that align with the Foundation's mission to celebrate and foster an appreciation and understanding for diverse cultural heritage and to enhance career potential for young adults in the automotive industry. The Nissan Foundation supports Nissan's global commitment to "Enriching People's Lives" through charitable contributions, in-kind donations and other philanthropic investments.

About Nissan North America

In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.Infiniti.com.