How Many Forbes 400 Billionaires Gave Big in 2016?
The number who made the Philanthropy 50 may surprise you. Plus: We list the Giving Pledge members who stepped up last year.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Decline in Giving by Individuals Last Year Kept College Fundraising Flat
U.S. universities raised $41 billion, barely more than the previous year. Harvard led the way, taking in nearly $1.2 billion.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
The Chronicle Digs Deep to Compile Annual List of Top 50 Donors
Inside the methodology for tallying which philanthropists gave away the most in in 2016.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual ranking of America’s biggest donors, with details about their gifts and favorite causes. Plus: Read about Sheryl Sandberg, Roxanne Quimby, Robert Smith, and others changing the face of philanthropy.
Surdna Foundation Commits $100 Million to Impact Investments
The New York family philanthropy also issued a report aimed at helping other foundations that want their portfolios to mesh with their missions.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Daily News Roundup: ACLU Rallies Left With Front-Line Fight on Trump Actions
Also, a refugee-resettlement charity faces an uncertain future in the wake of President Trump’s bid to restrict immigration, and Republican members of Congress call for amending the Johnson Amendment.
Gifts Roundup: $25 Million Donation Boosts U. of Texas Medical School
Other notable gifts include $25 million for a new music building at Notre Dame and $12.5 million for a student center at Weill Cornell Medicine.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Clinton Foundation Makes Cuts Planned Before Election — but Not All
The charity still plans to close or spin off many operations, but it will maintain control over some ongoing programs and is weighing new fundraising approaches.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
50 Grant Makers and Philanthropy Organizations Protest Trump’s Travel Ban
Foundation leaders say they will stand by grantees working to protect immigrants.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Trump Restrictions on Immigrants Send Charities Scrambling for Donations
With more limits likely to come and federal aid cut-offs possible, nonprofits are seeking money for services and advocacy.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor