Two North Texas Museums Receive Grants from the Nissan Foundation

IRVING, Texas--Sept. 10, 2004--The Nissan Foundation, a non-profit, charitable giving arm of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), awarded $25,000 in grants to two non-profit organizations in North Texas. The National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth received $15,000 and the International Museum of Cultures in Dallas was given $10,000 during a ceremony at Nissan's campus in Irving.

"The Nissan Foundation is committed to supporting organizations like these two North Texas museums that celebrate diverse cultural heritage as a means to promote respect for others and enrich communities," said Chris O'Bannion, board member, Nissan Foundation and senior manager, consumer credit and risk, Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation in Dallas. "We recognize the difference they are making and appreciate their emphasis on diversity."

The National Cowboys of Color Museum will use the grant to educate students on the contributions of African-American, Hispanic, and Native American cowboys in the settling of the western United States.

"The National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame is most appreciative of the Nissan Foundation donation," said Jim Austin, museum founder. "Through its (Nissan Foundation) generous donation, the museum is able to offer free workshops to students who might not be able to attend this type of program or even visit a museum without assistance."

The Nissan Foundation grant will allow the International Museum of Cultures to provide a special exhibit: "Sights and Sounds of Southeast Asia" that will let children experience other cultures through art, drama, dance, and music.

"We are very grateful to the Nissan Foundation for this wonderful gift to enhance our multi-cultural program," said Nona Fisher, chair, International Museum of Cultures. "This generous gift will allow us to create greater appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity thereby furthering mutual respect and understanding between people."

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.