Google and other high-tech entrepreneurs look for new approaches to philanthropy Google’s decision to operate its philanthropic arm largely as a for-profit entity adds new momentum to a growing effort among technology entrepreneurs to blend business and charity. But it also raises vexing questions…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
North Carolina’s Philanthropies Join Forces to Aid Hispanics
By Suzanne PerryWhen Ilana Dubester started a nonprofit group in 1995 to help the growing number of Hispanic immigrants ALSO SEE:Article: Tapping Hispanic Philanthropy who were settling in central North Carolina, she faced a steep learning curve. “I swear I knew absolutely nothing,” says Ms.…
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Grant makers respond to burgeoning Latino populationEfraín Jiménez was introduced to the world of philanthropy by a family squabble. In 1997, ALSO SEE:Article: North Carolina’s Philanthropies Join Forces to Aid Hispanics several years after he had left his small Mexican town of La Villita to live…
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Employees Who Earned More Than Their Organization’s Chief Executive
Organization Employee 2005 compensation Columbia University (New York) David N. Silvers, Clinical Professor of Dermatology $3,615,334 New York University James Grifo, Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology $2,905,205 Cornell University (Ithaca, N.Y.) Zev Rosenwaks, Professor of Medicine $2,849,000…
Interest Rates for Planned Gifts
Following are the interest rates, provided by the Internal Revenue Service, for computing charitable deductions for charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, and some other deferred gifts. September 2006 6.0% August 6.2% July 6.0% June 6.0% May 5.8% April 5.6% March 5.4%…
Status and recent results of drives for endowments, capital improvements, and other needs Started or announced Closing date Goal Amount raised Purpose Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Va.) Sept. 2001 Aug. 2006 $500,000,000 $510,000,000 For educational facilities, endowment, and preservation and…
Abraham Lincoln Centre (Chicago): Appointed Kenneth G. Roberts, assistant to the president at the Chicago Urban League, to be president and chief executive officer. Mr. Roberts succeeds Zirl S. Smith, who is retiring. This organization provides career-oriented and educational programs and services…
Following are summaries of recent reports by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. This private group reports on whether charities meet standards for fund raising, governance, financial management, and public information. The alliance does not approve or disapprove of charities, and urges potential donors…