Urban Institute Gets $8.4 Million to Help Measure Pay-for-Success Programs
The grant by the Laura and John Arnold Foundation will provide web tools and research to aid charities, government officials, and donors.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
New MacArthur President Promises Grant Making With a More Immediate Impact
Julia Stasch, who led as an interim chief and headed the fund’s U.S. programs, plans to devote $100 million to working on a single social problem.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Young Tech Donors Take Leading Role in Philanthropy 50
Twelve of America’s most generous donors, including Jan Koum, the 38-year-old founder of the messaging company WhatsApp, are in Silicon Valley and beyond, and many are under 40.
By Alex Daniels and Maria Di Mento
Moore Foundation Names Public-Health Leader to Top Post
Unlike his predecessor, who was an environmental expert, Harvey Fineberg’s focus is on the need to improve health care.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
International Aid Group Sharpens Its Focus to Expand Donor Support
Catholic Medical Mission Board reached its $1-billion goal a year early by concentrating on maternal and child health.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Brooklyn Fund Pauses Giving While It Consults Residents
As the community foundation deals with growing gaps between rich and poor, some local groups worry they will no longer be able to count on the philanthropy’s largesse.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations