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Episcopal Health Foundation Chooses Medical Doctor as Next CEO

Also, Feed the Children has named two new executives, and OutRight International’s acting executive director will stay on permanently.

By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions

6 Foundations and Universities Give $205 Million to Build the Giant Magellan Telescope

Also, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts received $50 million to name the new theater that will house the New York Philharmonic, and Panda Express awarded $1 million to support Asian American and Pacific Islander storytellers who are working in the arts, media, and film.

By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions

Vivian Tseng Will Lead Foundation for Child Development; Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies Taps New VP for Programs

Also, the Arizona Grantmakers Forum has merged with the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, and the Harlem Educational Activities Fund has named a new CEO.

By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions

Google.org Commits $10 Million in Cash Transfers to Homeless People

Also, the Robert M. Rogers Foundation granted $10 million to the University of Texas at Tyler for mental and behavioral health education through its School of Medicine, and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria gave $4.3 million to endow two faculty chairs in Native American law at the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law.

By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions

True Colors United, a Charity Founded by Cyndi Lauper, Names Its First Transgender CEO

Also, Arnold Ventures has hired a vice president of advocacy for health care, and the Cleveland Foundation has named its next senior vice president for advancement.

By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions

IKEA Foundation Pledges $25 Million to Cut Greenhouse Gases From Cooling Appliances

Also, the MetLife Foundation has awarded $25 million through its first round of giving from its $150 million pledge for charities that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. Plus, PetSmart Charities will give $15 million to expand access to veterinary care for pets in need.

By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions

Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Selects Next CEO

Also, Equal Justice Works has chosen a law professor to become its leader in September, and the Carnegie Corporation has appointed a new CFO.

By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions

Bloomberg Philanthropies Pledge $115 Million to Curb Heart Disease Deaths; 9 Grant Makers Commit $30 Million to Create Science and Tech Organization

Also, UnitedHealth Group will give $25 million to create inclusive mixed-use developments near public transportation in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions

Tina Tchen Joins the Obama Foundation; Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation CEO Will Retire This Fall

Also, the New York Academy of Medicine has chosen a Yale professor as its next president, and Deanna Gomby will retire as leader of the Heising-Simons Foundation the end of the year.

By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions

Mellon Foundation Awards $13.4 Million to Expand the National Park Service Mellon Humanities Fellowship

Also, the Lilly Endowment gave $54 million for human services and Christian theological schools, and Apple has given $10 million to improve cybersecurity at nonprofits that study, expose, and prevent mercenary spyware threats.

By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions