S.F. Council Rejects Boost in Raises for Nonprofit Contractors
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors narrowly rejected a proposal Tuesday to use $3.4 million of a predicted $21.6 million budget surplus to fund bigger pay hikes for workers at nonprofit agencies that do work for the city, reports the San Francisco Chronicle.
Governance Scrutiny Prompts Reforms at Bernie Mac Charity
The Chicago-based foundation launched a decade ago by the late comedian has broadened its board and prohibited payment for members as part of a reform process prompted by state scrutiny of its finances and leadership, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Harlem Charity to Reap Bonanza From Billionaire’s Art Sale
Businessman William Louis-Dreyfus is selling off his entire art collection, containing thousands of works he collectively valued at $10 million to $50 million, in order to donate the proceeds to the Harlem Children’s Zone, an education nonprofit, Barron’s writes.
L.A. Businesses Line Up to Support Mayor Garcetti’s Charity
A nonprofit established by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to bolster city services has collected millions of dollars from municipal contractors and big corporations that are strictly limited in offering him direct political support, the Los Angeles Times writes.
U.K. Scrutinizes Grants to Group That Aided ‘Jihadi John’
Britain’s regulatory Charity Commission is investigating two prominent foundations that gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to Cage, a Muslim organization that was in contact for several years with ISIS operative Mohammed Emwazi, Reuters reports.
Smithsonian Issues Systemwide Ban on Selfie Sticks
Visitors have been prohibited from using the photo-facilitating poles at all Smithsonian institutions, furthering a national trend among major museums, writes The Washington Post.
Namibian Leader Wins Ibrahim’s $5-Million Governance Prize
Telecom magnate Mo Ibrahim’s foundation awarded its $5-million African leadership prize Monday to Namibia’s outgoing president, Hifikepunye Pohamba, marking the first presentation since 2011 of the award aimed at promoting democracy in Africa, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Oakland Eyes George Lucas Museum if Chicago Plan Falters
A Bay Area business group has made a pitch to movie mogul George Lucas to build his $700-million museum of narrative arts in Oakland if legal challenges and political opposition derail his current proposal for a waterfront Chicago location, reports San Francisco Business Times.
Southern Cal Trustee Donates $20-Million for Campus Complex
Most of the gift from former Occidental Petroleum CEO Ray Irani will support a planned residential and retail center at the University of Southern California, campus newspaper the Daily Trojan reports.
Hillary Clinton Team Takes Offensive on Foundation Coverage
Aides to the likely presidential candidate issued a set of talking points Monday to encourage allies to push back against critical news articles about the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation’s fundraising and management, Bloomberg and The New York Times write.