A Bold Effort to Study Mental Health
Ted and Vada Stanley appeared on the Philanthropy 50 multiple times, but it is their $650 million donation in 2014 that is changing how scientists understand the genetics of mental illness and encouraging other donors to give to the cause.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
A disparate group of top grant makers have been attacking the issue from all angles. Their efforts have created a sea change in the politics and rhetoric of incarceration — and have the potential to be a landmark success story
By Marc Gunther
Contributor
Bankrolling a Force on Immigration
Cordelia Scaife May left $404 million that goes to nonprofits like the Federation for American Immigration Reform and NumbersUSA, which have had a significant influence on policies to limit the number of people who are allowed to claim legal residency in the United States.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Billion-Dollar Giving Streak Shows New Sense of Urgency Among 50 Top Donors
The top 5 donors in 2019 gave over $1 billion each, and many wealthy Americans gave to fight climate change and inequality.
By Jim Rendon and Maria Di Mento
Jay Faison, a technology entrepreneur, put money into filling a void on the right, and his philanthropy is starting to gain traction in promoting clean-energy approaches.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
In a Year of Record-Breaking Giving, Bloomberg Tops Philanthropy 50 Rankings
Five donors contributed $1 billion or more, the first time in 20 years that so many people have given that much.
By Maria Di Mento and Jim Rendon
Crowdfunding Success for Schools Shows Deep Disparities Based on Poverty
Schools with the fewest students getting free or reduced-cost lunches have more success funding their campaigns than their high-poverty counterparts, according to a new report. Also, crowdfunding efforts seeking support related to “warmth, care, and hunger” are growing fast.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
Plus, four universities and the Cummer Museum or Art and Gardens all receive big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Fidelity Charitable Leader on the Most Popular Causes for Donor-Advised-Fund Gifts
Pam Norley says the money goes mostly to charities that focus on religion, education, or health and human services.
Southern Poverty Law Center Brings in New President and CEO (Transitions)
Also, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy has selected its second leader, and the Yawkey Foundations promoted its next president from within.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions