J.D. Vance and His Many Philanthropy Grievances: What’s at Stake
The tax treatment of private foundations, long relegated to the wastelands of Washington policy debate, is poised to gain visibility with the selection of J.D. Vance as the Republican vice presidential nominee.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
As ‘Pro-Democracy’ Philanthropy Grows, Experts Warn of Many Obstacles to Combating Misinformation
The Knight Foundation just pledged $7 million to fight election misinformation in swing states. But recipients of grants to bolster accurate political information say their work is being thwarted by social media platforms, A.I., and escalating partisanship.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Will Giving Grants Based on Race Survive the Fearless Fund Case?
The 11th Circuit decision in American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Fearless Fund has put grant makers on notice: Any grants limited to members of a specific race could be illegal. But there remain plenty of unknowns.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
The founder of the philanthropy consulting firm for left-leaning donors blames the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling for injecting billions of dollars into the political process.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Impact Investing Is On the Rise, With a Big Foundation’s $325 Million Commitment
Robert Wood Johnson’s specialists look to generate both social and financial returns.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Melinda French Gates Announces Where $1 Billion in New Funds Will Go to Help Women and Girls
The philanthropist asked a diverse group of leaders to take part in distributing some of the funds, and she’s financing a competition to attract new ideas to improve female health worldwide.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
$100 Million for Equity: MacArthur’s New Big Bet and Mandate
In the third installment of the MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change competition, grant applicants are required to address diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Why Tides and Black Lives Matter Are Fighting Over $33 Million
The rift provides a glimpse into legal gray areas surrounding fiscal sponsorships.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
While she is widely expected to devote billions to women’s causes, she has been undertaking other efforts that could be just as consequential for philanthropy.
By Alex Daniels and Stephanie Beasley
Is a House Panel Providing Charity Oversight or ‘Ideological Policing?’
The Republican chair of the House Ways and Means Committee has raised concerns about donations from the Tides Foundation to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its associated foundation.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations