McDowell County, Birthplace of Food Stamps, Faces a Disappearing Safety Net
Many of the West Virginia county’s 17,000 residents rely on federal programs to get by. Trump administration cuts could deepen poverty.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
A $200 Million Endowment Focused on Black Americans Is Taking Shape
The Black Freedom Fund has raised $100 million — and plans to double that amount — in a rare effort to build a Black-led endowment.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Tonya Allen, Deepak Bhargava, and John Palfrey are united in their determination to give according to their values.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Damon Hewitt: The Legal Expert
The president of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law has won a significant battle against the Trump administration’s bid to extinguish DEI efforts nationwide.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Ian Bassin: The Democracy Champion
The founder of Protect Democracy says nonprofits fighting for democracy need to use everything at their disposal — litigation, voting restrictions, policy development, and public messaging.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Ford Picks Yale Law School Dean to Succeed Darren Walker
Heather Gerken, dean of Yale University Law and former Obama adviser, is expected to focus on social justice, democracy, and equity.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Taking It to the Streets: California Endowment President Joins L.A. Protests, Doubles Payout
Brenda Solórzano argues that the protests against ICE raids have been mischaracterized for political purposes and to sow fear among Latinos. Her health and racial equity foundation is granting more and faster.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
‘We Need to Be Strategic’: How GBH’s Leader Makes Hard Choices After Federal Funding Cuts
Susan Goldberg discusses running a nonprofit in the crosshairs of the Trump administration’s attacks on PBS, among other challenges.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
The ‘Nonprofit Killer Bill’ Could Rise Again
A Middle East peace expert argues the legislation will likely reappear because some in the GOP see it as a means to silence free speech.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Community Lenders Fear Tightening of Credit With Trump Cuts
President Trump’s proposed budget eliminates much of the federal CDFI Fund, which since 1994 has enabled community development nonprofits to support millions of small businesses and housing efforts. Smaller borrowers are most at risk.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations