Daily News Roundup: Little Progress on Food Insecurity in U.S.
Despite a government report citing a “downward trend,” tens of millions are going hungry. In other news, a charity canceled its triathlon after a Trump name change; Carlos Slim’s foundation is increasing efforts to help Mexicans become U.S. citizens; and a U.N. innovation could transform international aid distribution.
Buffett, Gates, and Bloomberg Give Largest Share of Wealth to Charity
The three men are the most generous among the 10 richest people in America, according to new analysis by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Broadcom Founders Give U. of California $200 Million for New College
The gift from Henry Samueli and his wife, Susan, is for health care that centers on treating the whole person using several types of therapeutic, preventative, and other care.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Gifts Roundup: Billionaire Immigrant Gives $5 Million to Help to Harvey Flood Survivors
Also, two universities receive commitments for their business schools: $50 million for Iowa State and $12.5 million for Harvard. The University of Carolina at Chapel Hill gets $12 million for dramatic arts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: J.J. Watt’s Fund for Hurricane Victims Closes at $37 Million
Also, storm recovery is vastly different for rich and poor. In other news, impact investing is rising fast thanks to millennials; political events replace charity galas at Trump properties; neurological research says giving really does make people feel good; Humble Bundle brings in $100 million for charity; and the Holocaust Museum finds itself at the center of a debate on the Syrian civil war.
Federal and Corporate Workers Donate More to Groups Critical of Trump
New data shows that the ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, and other groups that have been prominent in fighting the president’s policies have been big beneficiaries of those gifts.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: $350 Million Raised for Storm Relief: Now Charities Decide On Priorities
Also, help for people most in need in one hurricane-ravaged Florida county is slow to come. In other news, the Obama Foundation’s outreach meeting drew fans and critics; and the value of an Iowa State University gift has grown $52 million in eight months.
Helene Gayle to Lead Chicago Community Trust; Former CDC Head to Helm Global-Health Startup
Plus, Open Society Foundations gets an acting president, Taproot Foundation’s CEO leaves, and other personnel news.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Nonprofit Leaders and Fundraisers Call For Greater Diversity
Speakers at The Chronicle’s Philanthropy NEXT conference discussed race, gender, and sexual orientation in philanthropy.
By Timothy Sandoval and Rebecca Koenig
Daily News Roundup: J.J. Watt’s $33 Million Haul for Harvey Victims: Where Will It Go?
Also, faith groups play an integral role in disaster recovery in coordination with state and federal agencies, and Time profiles the immigrant billionaire who has made one of the biggest gifts for hurricane relief. In other news, Phillip Morris commits $1 billion for anti-tobacco efforts; mid-Manhattan library gets $55 million; and Chicago’s South and West sides get $40 million commitment.