Grants Roundup: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commits $25 Million to Expand Health Research
Other awards include $2.5 million from the Joyce Foundation to support artists of color and sustainable growth of 11 arts and cultural organizations in Chicago.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
First U.S. Red Nose Day Raises $21 Million
Donations lagged far behind the most recent British event, which brought in about $122 million for charities fighting child poverty.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Study Summary: Giving Holds Up at Smaller Foundations Despite Slowed Asset Growth
Grant makers with less than $50 million in assets distributed an average of 7 percent in 2014 — significantly higher than the 5-percent minimum required by law.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Grants Roundup: Grainger Foundation Awards $20 Million to Chicago’s Field Museum
Other awards include $2 million from the Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation to support community college students transferring to New York University.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Britain’s Red Nose Day Charity Special to Premiere in U.S.
The three-hour telethon will feature comedy, musical performances, and donation appeals to support nonprofits that fight child poverty.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Grants Roundup: Jacobs Foundation Commits $52 Million to Education and to Women in Ivory Coast
Other awards include $14 million to help adults who suffer fall-related injuries and $130,000 to study a nonsurgical contraceptive vaccine for feral cats.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Coalition of Grant Makers Increases Pledge for Veterans Charities to $276 Million
More foundations have joined the group, which is supporting education, employment, health care, housing, and other needs of America’s 21 million veterans.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Cultural Preservation in Disasters, War Zones Presents Big Challenges
Recent infusions of support are helping to protect threatened treasures around the world, but advocates say philanthropy still has some catching up to do.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Second Annual ‘Give Local’ Event Raises $68.5 Million in 24 Hours
Seattle again finishes first in the total amount of money raised as the national event, which seeks to increase giving by donors to causes in their own communities, expands.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Grants Roundup: Funds Pour Into My Brother’s Keeper Alliance
Other awards include $13.6 million from Sam’s Club for underserved small business communities and several awards seeking to promote STEM education.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor