Islamic Charity Wins a Battle in Lawsuit
Islamic charity wins a battle in lawsuit against the federal government
Walton Family Fund Supports Conservative Think Tanks
Walton fund has given at least $2.5-million to conservative think tanks
$500,000 Contributed to Wildlife Guru’s Charity
More than $500,000 has been channeled to a wildlife charity established by Steve Irwin, the star of The Crocodile Hunter television show who was killed in an accident last week, reports ABC News. Mr. Irwin, who died on Monday after a stingray barb pierced his heart, founded Wildlife Warriors…
Former Charity Official Gets Jail Term for Embezzlement
A former senior accountant at the Paralyzed Veterans of America was sentenced to 16 months in prison and three years of supervised release for stealing more than $180,000 from the group, reports The Associated Press. She had entered a guilty plea in June, according to a Department of Justice press…
Opera Plans Broadcasts in Movie Theaters
Metropolitan Opera plans broadcasts for movie theaters
Dan Rather Gives $2-Million to University in Texas
Dan Rather, former anchor of The CBS Evening News, and his wife, Jean, have given $2-million to Sam Houston State University, in Huntsville, Tex., reports the Associated Press. The gift, the largest cash donation in the university’s history, will support scholarships and communications programs.…
Baltimore Symphony Hires New CEO
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has announced that Paul Meecham, former executive director of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, will take over as president and chief executive officer early next month, reports The Sun. Mr. Meecham, who was general manager of the New York Philharmonic and the San…
Senators Seek to Honor Jerry Lewis
Three senators have introduced a resolution to award Jerry Lewis, the comedian and host of a muscular-dystrophy telethon that has raised $1.4-billion over the past 40 years, with a Congressional Gold Medal, reports the Associated Press. The telethon, a 20-hour event, raised a record $61-million…
Warren Buffett Gives Stock to Undisclosed Fund
SEC filings suggest an additional $16-million gift from Warren Buffett