Nonprofits and Foundations Work to Curb Plastic Use, Moving Away From a Focus on Recycling
New research prompted more funding and advocacy.
By Kay Dervishi
Contributor
Philanthropy Pours More Money Into Advancing Economic Wealth of Latinos
Community foundations and other grant makers saw during Covid and the racial reckoning that Latinos were often failing to get a share of government or banking aid to build their businesses. Now they are trying to turn things around.
By Kay Dervishi
Contributor
Bottled water is a short-term fix. Residents also need food, cleaning supplies, and a long-term plan.
As Attacks Proliferate, Philanthropy Sends More Money to Groups That Serve Transgender People
Leaders say growing interest from grant makers is helpful but that they need more to build strong, effective, and enduring organizations.
By Kay Dervishi
Contributor
Limited Funding From Grant Makers Hampers Charities’ Monkeypox Response
Two national companies are putting a total of more than $5 million into efforts to prevent the spread, and small gifts are being made by community foundations and local companies. But charities say they need more to fight the disease.
By Kay Dervishi
Contributor
How Bloomberg Philanthropies Is Working to Build Black Wealth
While racial-justice efforts have commanded the most attention in philanthropy, the foundation says it hopes others will also look at ways to help ensure Black people have more opportunities to accumulate assets. Its first focus has been on relief from medical debt.
By Kay Dervishi
Contributor
Hollywood Producer, Foundations Launch Nonprofit to Boost People of Color in Entertainment Industry
Aladdin producer Dan Lin is teaming up with the Ford and MacArthur foundations and other donors to provide fellowships and opportunities to create and produce film and other projects.
By Kay Dervishi
Contributor