Donor-Advised Fund Grant Making Grew Slower in 2021 After Strong Showing Earlier in the Pandemic
At the same time, new data compiled by the Chronicle shows that donor-advised funds are rapidly gaining ground on private foundations — and have already eclipsed them by some measures.
By dan.parks and Michael Theis
Harry and Linda Fath Pledge $50 Million to Cincinnati Catholic School for Boys
Also, Nemours Children’s Health has received $25 million to create a think tank in pediatric health equity, and Reed Hastings and Patty Quillin gave $10 million to support a long-standing partnership between Tougaloo College and Brown University.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Global Citizen Promotes Chief Operating Officer to President
Also, the American LGBTQ+ Museum has hired its first executive director, and Greenpeace U.S. has appointed a new chief program officer.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Nonprofit Legal Services Help Homeowners Struggling With Property Taxes Keep Their Homes
The groups find tax credits, work to reduce taxes on properties that are assessed higher than they’re valued, and advocate for legislative changes to help homeowners keep their houses.
By Kristen Griffith
Contributor
United Way Worldwide Sheds 40 Employees at Its Headquarters Through Buyouts
Further staff reductions are likely, according to an email sent to the staff. The departures follow another round of 19 staff reductions a year ago through attrition, voluntary agreements, and position eliminations.
By dan.parks and Emily Haynes
Google.org Donates $60 Million for Technology Education and Job Training
Also, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has given $120 million to 38 grantees, and Lever for Change and the LEGO Foundation have committed $143 million in grant opportunities through their Build a World of Play Challenge.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Abortion Rights Funds Brace for Impact Ahead of Court Ruling
Texas has tightened abortion restrictions over the past two decades, leading women there to increasingly seek out-of-state abortions. Now the U. S. Supreme Court is considering a major abortion case from Mississippi.
Billionaire Cosmetics Heir Gives $125 Million to U. of Pennsylvania Nursing School
Also, Virginia Commonwealth U. has received $104 million for liver research, and a $45 million gift will create the Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Elon Musk’s $5.7 Billion Donation Sparks Questions About Giving
The Tesla CEO has been quiet about the reported 5 million shares of company stock that he gave to charity, prompting critics to complain about the lack of transparency and to speculate about where exactly the money has gone.
Also, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has appointed its first new president in 36 years.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions