Proposed Kalamazoo Foundation Raises Concerns
The Foundation for Excellence, which the Kalamazoo, Mich., government would establish with funds from two local philanthropists to fill a budget gap and cut property taxes, has some people worried that it would put too much power in the hands of wealthy donors, according to the Detroit Free Press.
More Emails Between Clinton Foundation and State Dept. Aides Released
Citizens United has released a batch of email exchanges between a former Clinton Foundation official and Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin discussing invited guests and seating at a luncheon, according to ABC News.
Debate Flares Over Charity-Financed Surveillance Flights in Baltimore
Experts say it is unquestionably legal for philanthropy to fund police work, but they worry that the project’s secrecy will worsen tense police-community relations.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Report Finds Questionable GoFundMe Campaigns After Orlando Shooting
An analysis of 30 campaigns on the crowdfunding website established after the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando found that most lacked key details about who was raising money or what the funds would be used for, says the Associated Press.
New African American Museum in D.C. Prepares for Big Crowds
All of the 28,500 tickets for the opening weekend of the National Museum of African American History and Culture were gone within an hour after they became available Saturday, reports the Washington Post.
Mission Trumps Revenue for Catholic Sisters in Mo.
How a St. Louis group known for its environmentalism turned away from a reliable fundraising event — yet found a way to deepen its work.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Building a $100 Million Proposal and Inviting the World to Listen In
A small Detroit charity going after the MacArthur Foundation’s big-idea 100&Change grant is tracking its progress in a weekly podcast.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Gifts Roundup: $100-Million Donation Preserves Huge Swath of Maine Woods
Other notable donations include $20 million to renovate the University of Houston’s basketball arena and $10 million to advance life-sciences projects at Yale.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Former Wounded Warrior CEO Accuses Board of Dishonesty About State of Charity’s Finances
Charity officials deny the accusation and say the group is still developing its budget for 2017.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Ratings Group Says 10 Major Charities Raise ‘Red Flag’ for Donors
Teach for America and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum are among nonprofits cited by BBB Wise Giving Alliance for failing to provide data beyond what’s publicly available on the IRS Form 990.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor