Arabella Advisors Dissolves After Years of GOP-Led Investigations
The shuttering of the philanthropy advisory firm follows months of uncertainty about its future.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
$2 Billion Later, Ford Scraps Its Institution-Building Program
The Ford Foundation considered Building Institutions and Networks, or BUILD, one of its “key” efforts.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
SNAP Crisis Exposes Limits of Philanthropy’s Safety Net
As the longest government shutdown comes to an end, food banks remain under crushing demand. New data analysis shows most rely on contributions from individuals, not foundations, to keep shelves stocked.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Melinda French Gates Gives 80-Plus Nonprofits $250 Million Total
Most of the recipients of the Action for Women's Health challenge have not previously received funding from her organization, Pivotal, or from the Gates Foundation.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Buffett Gives $1.3 Billion in Annual Thanksgiving Donation
The legendary financier will step down from leading Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Congressional Investigations Are Coming. Is Your Nonprofit Ready?
Congress has been too preoccupied with getting the tax bill passed to focus on investigations, but that's about to change.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Zuckerberg, Chan Shift Bulk of Philanthropy to Science
Their giving will now focus on AI and biology to curb disease.
By Barbara Ortutay
Contributor
New $50 Million Literary Arts Fund to Support Nonprofits
A coalition of seven foundations established the fund and plans to distribute at least $50 million over the next five years.
By Hillel Italie
AP National Writer
How Leaning Into AI Search Can Help Your Org Find Donors
Nonprofits need to understand more about what AI search is looking for and be sure their pages meet those standards, experts say.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Protest or Riot? Foundations Navigate Legal Landmines
As the White House attempts to draw a clear line connecting anti-Trump protesters and progressive foundations, grant makers face existential threats.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations