How the Chronicle Conducted Its 2021 America’s Favorite Charities Survey
Our survey of the nonprofits that raise the most in gifts of cash and stock used data compiled from Internal Revenue Service Form 990 filings, surveys sent to tax-exempt organizations, and other sources.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Some $1.7 billion will go to Indigenous and grassroots groups working to protect forests. Jeff Bezos is committing $2 billion in other efforts to benefit the climate.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Despite Moderate Economic Growth, Outlook Remains Positive for Year End
Charities face a steady economic outlook as they enter the year-end giving season. Still, the ongoing effects of the pandemic economy could exacerbate long-term downward trends in donor participation, particularly among middle- and lower-income households.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Ariz. Real-Estate Magnate Pours Holdings Worth $129 Million Into Community Foundation
Plus, a nonprofit journalism group receives $50 million to launch a new online publication, and three universities and a park in Tennessee receive big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Muslim Americans Are More Generous Than the Overall U.S. Population
Muslim Americans gave an average of $1,400 to charities not related to faith, compared with $767 for the general population.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Helmsley Charitable Trust Promotes General Counsel to CEO
Also, the Colorado Trust brings on a new executive director of community partnerships, and the RAND Corporation’s leader will retire next year.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Crypto Donors Are Generous but Report Difficulties Giving to Charity
People who invest in cryptocurrencies were more likely than traditional investors to donate at least $1,000 to charity in 2020, according to a new survey, but many investors said they didn’t know how to give crypto to charities or whether it’s legal to do so.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
A Giving Pledge Signer Explains Why Trust Is at the Heart of Effective Philanthropy
While big donor decisions these days are increasingly driven by performance measures and other forms of hard evidence, Rohini Nilekani makes the case for keeping trust and emotion in the mix of considerations.
Lucy Bernholz traveled around America, speaking mainly to groups of low-income and working-class people who donate their time, money, and other resources. She’s written a book about what she learned. Join us November 4 for a free briefing on how Americans give, with Bernholz and other panelists.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Awards $33 Million for Climate-Change Technology
Also, Apple gave $25 million to California State University at Northridge to build the Global Hispanic Serving Institution Innovation Hub, and PNC Foundation pledged $16.8 million to create a center for entrepreneurship education and research for HBCUs.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions