Daily News Roundup: Trump Foundation Raised and Gave More When Under Scrutiny in 2016
Also, President Trump’s golf course reimbursed his charity more than $158,000, which it had used to settle a lawsuit against the club. In other news, an Indian tech billionaire has joined the Giving Pledge; the new Bible Museum, three blocks from the U.S. Capitol, has political ambitions; how Arabella Advisors helps donors achieve their objectives; and more.
Daily News Roundup: House Tax Bill’s Effect on Politicking and Affordable Housing
Also, the tax bill shows colleges’ diminishing clout among GOP lawmakers, and NPR interviews a college president on the proposed excise tax on endowments; In other articles, a lawyer sues a Christian nonprofit for not hiring him because he’s bisexual; the social scene at Mar-a-Lago has changed as divisive politics determines which nonprofits and others hold events there and which ones go elsewhere; and more news and opinion.
Gifts Roundup: Donor Gives $700 Million to 3 Institutions; Nursing School Lands $25 Million
Other notable recent gifts include $15 million for athletics, business, and health program at the University of South Florida.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Podcast: How the Next Generation Keeps the Walton Foundation Young
Kyle Peterson, executive director of the grant maker, discusses how family members remain active in continuing the philanthropic legacy of Sam and Helen Walton, pouring $1.3 billion into education alone. Other areas of interest include the environment and cultural attractions.
Ex-Kellogg Chief to Oversee Citizenship Conference; Surdna President to Step Down
Plus, new leaders at the Global Fund for Children, Dresner Foundation, and other personnel news.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
The health gift from Florence Irving, widow of the Sysco Corporation co-founder Herbert Irving, will go toward improving patient care and radiation therapy, creating new surgical practices, and developing new patient therapies.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: Koch Foundation Boosts Giving to Universities
The Charles Koch Foundation gave $77 million to colleges last year, which is 75 percent more than in 2015. In other news, the Vera Institute for Justice is pledging to match spending on legal aid for undocumented immigrants in several cities; the Gates Foundation and others form a $100 million fund to fight neglected diseases; the notion of cash grants for the poor gains momentum; and more articles about giving and about museums.
Daily News Roundup: Elite Colleges Caught Up in Fight Over Tax Proposals
In other news, GOP tax proposals could cost charities billions; Bill Gates gives $50 million to Alzheimer’s research; the National Trust for Historic Preservation creates $25 million fund to preserve African-American historical sites; and other news and features on disaster relief, on museums, and more.
$500 Million From Superwealthy Will Promote Results-Driven Philanthropy
Bill and Melinda Gates, Jeff Skoll, and others want to upend social systems that trap people in poverty and poor health.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Grants Roundup: $150 Million for New Democracy Institute at Johns Hopkins
Plus, the Helmsley Charitable Trust gives $52 million for Type I diabetes treatment, and Bloomberg Philanthropies gives $50 million to reduce world demand for coal.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions