Open Society Foundations Commits $50 Million to Women and Youth Groups’ Work on Democracy
The money will support nonprofits working on a wide range of issues impacting these groups, including reproductive justice, climate change, voting, and gun safety.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Why Do They Give? Donors Speak About What Moves Them and How They Plan End-of-Year Donations
Among their motivations: a serious illness of a friend or loved one and showing their children how to help improve their communities and beyond.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Supporting Nonprofits on GivingTuesday This Year Could Have a Bigger Impact Than Usual
Giving is down, and the number of people making charitable donations is declining, so many nonprofits will be trying to make up the difference.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Growing Pains at Ibram X. Kendi’s Antiracist Center Don’t Signal a Larger Trend, Experts Say
None of the center’s supporters have raised public concerns about its work, and growing pains are common for new organizations.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Ibram X. Kendi’s Antiracist Research Center Managed Funds Properly, Despite Turmoil, Boston U. Finds
Boston University said Tuesday that its initial inquiry into the antiracist research center run by best-selling author and academic Ibram X. Kendi found no issues with how it managed its finances. After the announcement, Kendi said he was eager to get back to work.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Summer Science Program Spent $2 Million Last Year. Then It Got a $200 Million Unrestricted Gift
The organization intends to double the number of students enrolled next summer, will seek to start partnerships with more universities, and expand into other STEM subjects.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Profiles in Doing Good: Meet This Year’s ‘Genius Grant’ Winners
Among the 2023 fellows are the U.S. poet laureate, an author of multiple books on resistance and activism of Black Americans, a master hula teacher trying to preserve Hawaiian culture, and the co-founder of Protect Democracy.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
MacArthur Fellows Awarded for Work on Reproductive Health, Climate, and Arts
The 20 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend as they see fit.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
On the Sidelines at the U.N.: Hope, Cocktails, and Efforts to Be Heard
Outside the General Assembly this week, throughout New York City, civil-society groups, big philanthropies, and others attend cocktail parties, meetings, and protests to make their voices heard and chart new paths forward.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
HBCU Coalition Receives $124 Million Gift From Blue Meridian Partners
The money will go toward increasing enrollment, graduation rates and employment rates for graduates.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press