Toilets and Textbooks: Bill and Melinda Gates Outline Their Future Giving
In the 11th annual letter, the couple outline nine things they say they didn’t see coming — and explain how that will affect their giving.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Carol Larson, Packard CEO Who Took Vigorous Action on Climate Change, Plans to Leave
Larson’s tenure also saw a boost in grant making on health care.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
‘Forbes 400′ and ‘Giving Pledge’ Billionaires Who Gave Big in 2018
Only 21 people on the Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans appear among this year’s Philanthropy 50. And among the 143 U.S. signers of the Giving Pledge, 14 individuals or couples landed a spot on the Philanthropy 50.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Transparency Boosts Donations, Even for Struggling Charities, Study Finds
An examination of GuideStar data showed big fundraising benefits for nonprofits that opened up their books.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Young Stars Are Born: a Theater for Life Lessons
Tada Youth Theater offers programs to get kids involved in singing, dancing, and acting.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
The 2019 Philanthropy 50: Where They Live, Where They Give, and More
Find out more about America’s 50 biggest donors: their ages, source of wealth, where they live, and where they give.
By Maria Di Mento and Ariella Phillips
Cathy Cha Leads Haas Fund: Ford Foundation Hires Head of U.S. Programs (Transitions)
In other news about people on the move, Henry Timms leaves the 92nd Street Y to run the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Writer’s Notebook; Big Names, Big Legacies in the Philanthropy 50
Staff writer Maria Di Mento details her often amusing interactions over the years with Seattle tech pioneer Paul Allen, Philadelphia businessman Gerry Lenfest, and private-equity titan Pete Peterson, all of whom died last year.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Evan Marwell started a charity with a specific goal and an inflexible eight-year deadline. Here’s what other charities can learn from him.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Understanding the Modern Family in Philanthropy
Virginia Esposito, a champion of family foundations, talks about how they’re changing and what’s to come.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects