Daily News Roundup: GOP Tax Law Could Cost Charities
A 21 percent tax on some fringe benefits for employees could affect churches, hospitals, colleges, orchestras, and other groups. In other articles, a New York curator says a museum rescinded a job offer after she announced she was pregnant; the Salvador Dali Foundation sued the Monterey Museum for using the artist’s name and likeness; a look at the Gates Foundation’s failed effort to grade teachers; and more articles about big donors and social services.
Veterans Forge Second Careers in Manufacturing
San Diego-based Workshops for Warriors provides training for hot jobs in welding, machining, and advanced manufacturing.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
Commonfund Gets New CEO; Make-a-Wish America Leader Plans to Depart
Also, World Vision U.S., Earthjustice and Taproot hire new leaders.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
The late Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson Jr. wanted his 10-figure gift spent within 20 years. His foundation is winning praise for its approach to building a philanthropic legacy that will long outlast the cash.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
From Political Fighter to Philanthropy Leader
Evan Feinberg spent years playing hardball politics. Now, with grants from Charles Koch and other conservative donors, he’s running a nonprofit that aims to bring people together to alleviate poverty.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
What A.I. Means for Doing Good
Technologies being tested today could transform nonprofits. But what happens when charity loses some of its human element?
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
How Charities Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Boost Impact
Advanced technology is helping nonprofits track endangered animals, fight sex trafficking, and reunite refugees after years of separation.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Daily News Roundup: U.S. Volunteer Groups Stranded in Haiti
Flights have been canceled, and roads are unsafe due to violent protests over fuel prices. In other articles, most of the Trump Foundation’s giving in the past decade has gone to groups that hosted lavish events at Mar-a-Lago; artists Chuck Close and Laddie John Dill and the Sam Francis Foundation have lost a lawsuit against Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and eBay over royalties; and more about giving by LeBron James and China’s most charitable man as well as articles on innovation and social services.
Gifts Roundup: Eye Hospital Lands $5 Million; L.A. Music Group Gets $1 Million
Wills Eye Hospital gets money from a businessman to expand research, and two lawyers make a big gift to the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: MacArthur Foundation to Fund Immigration Projects
Plus, Charles Koch Foundation steps up support for news media; tech donors’ big donations haven’t paid off for San Francisco schools; public radio explores potential of fundraising through Alexa; Metropolitan Museum in New York sees higher attendance despite fee hike; unequal pay dispute roils Boston Symphony; Colonial Williamsburg Foundation receives rare painting; and more.