Daily News Roundup: Jeff Bezos Philanthropy Still a Wild Card

How the Wealthy Give

Jeff Bezos, Now World’s Richest Person, Is Still Deciding How to Approach His Philanthropy (Bloomberg). Also, read a Chronicle article about Jeff Bezos’s announcement that he wants to direct his philanthropy toward people who are needy now, and see our readers’ suggestions for him.

Koch Brothers’ Libre Initiative Is Looking to Shake Up Public Schools, One State at a Time (Politico). Also, read a Chronicle article about what drives David Koch’s philanthropy and see our reports on the giving of David Koch and William Koch.

From Receptionist to President: Gerun Riley’s Vision for Leading the Multibillion-Dollar Broad Foundation (Forbes). Also, read an article about Gerun Riley’s appointment to lead the grant maker.

A Day in the Life of Chobani’s Hamdi Ulukaya (The Wall Street Journal). Also, see a Chronicle article about what moves the yogurt mogul to support refugees around the world.

Book Review: “Julius Rosenwald: Repairing the World” (The Wall Street Journal). Also, read a Chronicle article about a documentary of the early civil-rights philanthropist.

More News

Attorney General Joins Call for Berkshire Museum to Halt Art Sale (Berkshire Eagle)

Rhode Island Fines Prime Healthcare $1 Million for Illegally Converting Hospitals to Nonprofits (RIPR)

Study: CEOs Who Invest in Social-Responsibility Efforts Risk Their Jobs (NPR)

José Andrés Fed Puerto Rico and May Change How Aid Is Given (The New York Times)

First Survey of All U.S. Jewish Federations Finds No Illegalities but Still Cites Some Problems (Forward)

Opinion: Try Not to Judge a Charity by Its Administrative Costs Alone (Financial Times – subscription)