The Blackstone financier placed a big bet on the study of artificial intelligence and landed at No. 4 on the Philanthropy 50, the Chronicle’s ranking of the top donors.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Power, Transparency, and New Ways to Give
The new trend in long-term, futuristic bets by some of the biggest U.S. philanthropists is drawing scrutiny by critics who say those enormous financial commitments need more public scrutiny and measurable goals.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
The people on the Philanthropy 50, the Chronicle’s annual list of the biggest U.S. donors, collectively gave more than $7.8 billion last year. Artificial intelligence and privacy were among their top concerns.
By Maria Di Mento and Ben Gose
How the Chronicle Compiled Its Annual List of Top 50 Donors
Inside the methodology for tallying which philanthropists gave away the most money in 2018.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Comedian Garry Shandling Left $15.2 Million to UCLA: Gifts Roundup
Plus four other universities, two medical centers, and a journalism group received big gifts
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
College Giving Rises 5%, With Harvard and Stanford Raising the Most
The nearly $47 billion institutions raised was fueled in part by a 66-percent leap in dollars channeled from donor-advised funds, according to a new study.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
David Rockefeller’s Gift to Museum of Modern Art Tops $228 Million
When the philanthropist’s estate has sold off his artworks, the museum got $100 million more than it expected.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Nonprofit ‘Nest’ Helps Women Around the World Make a Living Through Handwork (Podcast)
By establishing industrywide ethical standards and quality guidelines, Nest has helped provide artisans access to new retail partners and brands that aspire to offer authentic, sustainable fashion.
Natural Resources Defense Council Chief to Depart, Henry Timms to Lead Lincoln Center (Transitions)
Also, One Hope United names its first African-American president in its 124-year history.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Facebook Plans New Instagram Fundraising Tool
After raising more than $1 billion through its main social-media platform, the tech company seeks to make it easier to give through its photo-sharing app.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence