Can Philanthropy Fix Congress?
The Hewlett Foundation is putting up $50 million over three years to find ways to bring harmony to an institution fueled by bile and partisanship.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Foundation Support for L.A. Times Education Project Raises Questions
A new local-education reporting project started by The Los Angeles Times is being paid for in part by nonprofits that support charter schools and privatization efforts that teachers unions oppose, The Washington Post reports.
Belo Foundation Commits $30 Million for Dallas Parks
The Belo Foundation announced a $70-million plan Thursday to expand green space in downtown Dallas, with the philanthropy pledging $30 million and retooling to focus on the project, The Dallas Morning News and WFAA television report.
Detroit Foundation Leader Tapped to Head Ralph Wilson Fund
The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, which grew into a $1.2-billion fund last year with a bequest from its late namesake, has named veteran Detroit nonprofit executive David O. Egner as its president, The Detroit News reports.
Ford’s President Highlights Government’s Role in Reducing Inequality
Answering questions from Chronicle readers during a Facebook chat, Darren Walker discussed what’s ahead as the grant maker puts all of its energy into curbing inequities.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
$20-Million Grant Supports Cancer-Research Projects
The grant, from the Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer Research to the Bridge Project, aims to push more research projects into clinical trials, reports Stat, a new publication from Boston Globe Media Partners.
America’s Largest Charities Raised 5% More Last Year; Donor-Advised Funds Won Big
United Way remains No. 1 among U.S. nonprofits that raise the most from private sources, but Fidelity Charitable is just a sliver behind.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Big Charities Keep Raising More as the Donor-Advised Fund Boom Continues
The United Way remains No. 1 among U.S. nonprofits that raise the most in private support, but Fidelity Charitable is just a sliver behind.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Don’t Be a Wimp: Why a New Foundation CEO Wants to Be the ‘Influence Lady’
After a year on the job, the California Wellness Foundation’s chief says she’s learned that talking about big problems and elevating the role of nonprofits is essential.
By Judy Belk
Contributor
Other awards include $7 million from the IKEA Foundation to A Glimmer of Hope, which supports rural Ethiopian communities.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Rockefeller Fund Backs Plan to Bring Students to ‘Hamilton’
The Rockefeller Foundation and the producers of the Broadway hit are teaming up on an effort to boost history education by taking 20,000 New York students to see the hip-hop musical about America’s revolutionary era, reports The New York Times.
Kresge’s Focus on Solving Big Problems Shows Promising Signs, Watchdog Says
The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy said the foundation could accomplish more by increasing its payout and relaxing efforts to control grantees.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Almost Half of Private Grant Makers Pay Board Members, Study Finds
The Center for Effective Philanthropy found that many boards lack members with expertise in technology, marketing, and communications.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Atlantic Philanthropies Will Donate Archives and $4 Million to Cornell University
The records document the philanthropy’s roughly $8 billion in grants distributed over three decades, The Cornell Daily Sun reports.
Pope’s U.S. Visit Was a ‘Shot in the Arm’ for Catholic Charities, Says Group’s Leader
Sister Donna Markham, the head of Catholic Charities USA, tells The Wall Street Journal she is hoping to build on the momentum created by Pope Francis’s recent visit to further serve the poor.
Moore Foundation’s New Leader Aims to Calm Staff Turmoil After Tough Year
Harvey Fineberg shares his thoughts on the use of consultants, why fossil-fuel divestment isn’t on his agenda, and a controversial telescope project.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations