New Family Foundations Are Less Focused on Regional Giving, Study Finds
Almost 70 percent of family funds were created within the past 25 years, and founders of the newer funds plan to keep giving, says study.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Saudi Businessman Advocates Nonprofit Entrepreneurship
Amr Al-Dabbagh has donated a large portion of his wealth to charity, and he’s working to pass on what he and others have learned about philanthropy.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
HistoriCorps — a nonprofit that its founder calls part construction company, part outdoor-adventure company — has renovated 170 historic structures in spectacular locations.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Can Philanthropy Fix Congress?
The Hewlett Foundation is putting up $50 million over three years to find ways to bring harmony to an institution fueled by bile and partisanship.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
How 18 Causes Have Fared Through the Years
Donations to charities focused on international issues and donor advised funds have more than tripled over 18 years, while other causes, including social services, have seen more modest increases.
By Peter Olsen-Phillips
Contributor
How the 2015 Philanthropy 400 Was Compiled
Surveys, tax forms, and other sources are used to produce our exclusive report.
By Peter Olsen-Phillips
Contributor
Local United Ways Try New Ways to Replace Lost Funding
With workplace giving on the wane, some find success with approaches aimed at getting millennials, Hispanics, women, and others excited about philanthropy.
By Michael Anft
Contributor