Moore Foundation Commits $140 Million for Aquatic-Microbe Research: Grants Roundup
Also, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation pledges $25 million to solve big problems in pediatric cancer research, and Cigna also promises $25 million for child health and nutrition.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Cathy Cha Leads Haas Fund: Ford Foundation Hires Head of U.S. Programs (Transitions)
In other news about people on the move, Henry Timms leaves the 92nd Street Y to run the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Natural Resources Defense Council Chief to Depart, Henry Timms to Lead Lincoln Center (Transitions)
Also, One Hope United names its first African-American president in its 124-year history.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Stand Together Commits $30 Million for Anti-Poverty Groups: Grants Roundup
Also, the Crow Family Foundation has donated thousands of Asian artworks and $23 million to create a new museum in Dallas. Plus, Americares will use a grant to offer mental-health support to aid workers in Puerto Rico.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Humane Society, Global Fund for Women Tap New CEOs (Transitions)
Also, the leaders of City Year, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, and the Walton Family Foundation are departing.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Rockefeller, Mastercard Team Up for $50 Million Data-Sharing Program: Grants Roundup
Also, the University of Central Arkansas gets $20 million for its performing-arts center, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awards $2.2 million for poetry fellowships.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Lutheran World Relief CEO Will Also Lead IMA World Health Following Merger (Transitions)
Also, the American Enterprise Institute names its next chief, and the Kresge Foundation promotes a new managing director of its human-service program.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Huntsman Cancer Institute Gets $30 Million Boost for Patient Care
Also, USAA gives $15 million to make no-interest loans to Coast Guard members affected by the federal government shutdown, and Google.org awards $2 million to the Wikimedia Foundation’s endowment.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
New CEO Promoted at the Energy Foundation (Transitions)
Also, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation hires a new chief, and the philanthropist Raymond Perelman has died at age 101.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
CVS Health Commits $100 Million for Community Wellness: Grants Roundup
Also, the Lilly Endowment awards $48 million for human-service charities in Indiana, and Arizona State University receives $25 million for its business school.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions