Kara Inae Carlisle, Toya Fick, Romanita Hairston: Gen X Women of Color Leading Foundations
The CEOs of the Ford Family Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, and Murdock Charitable Trust share a lot in common
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
How Elon Musk’s Election Antics Harm Philanthropy
Musk’s interference in the presidential race represents the obliteration of philanthropy’s political red line and is a signal flare for the field.
By Benjamin Soskis
Contributor
Pancreatic Cancer Care and Research Gets Big Boost From $50 Million Gift
Plus, immigrants donated big last week: The Clark Art Institute, MIT, and a historical society all received eight-figure gifts from wealthy donors who immigrated to the U.S. and built their fortunes here.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Generosity Commission Report and Op-Ed Ask the Wrong Questions Entirely
Foundations — not everyday Americans — should be on the hook for providing the support nonprofits need.
Family Foundations Are Bigger, and Some Are Giving More
More than a third award more than $1 million a year, but unrestricted giving is down.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
In This Moment of Division, Signs of Unity on Issues That Matter to Nonprofits
Americans want nonprofits and foundations to lead on some of the country’s toughest challenges, a new survey says. Here are four strategies to answer that call.
By Stephanie Dodson Cornell
Contributor
The ‘Other Side’ May Win the Election. But Funders Can Still Spark Change
National politics are paralyzed by polarization. Individual Americans, however, can drive the social change grant makers want.
By Evan Feinberg
Contributor
Bezos Earth Fund Grants $60 Million to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Plus, the Smithsonian Institution received $40 million for its sesquicentennial programs in 2026, and the Mellon Foundation committed $25 million to support artists along the U.S.-Mexico border.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Even in an Era of Trust-Based Philanthropy, Grantees Can’t Trust Funders
Wellspring’s recent announcement of winding down is the latest example of sudden donor pivots harming grantees and perpetuating power imbalances.
Why Billionaire Philanthropy Might Not Be as Generous as You Think
When donated wealth comes from big business, labor practices, impact on communities and environment, and tax practices may come under scrutiny.
By Tobias Jung
Contributor
Washington and Lee U. Goes Need-Blind Thanks to $132 Million Gift
Plus, Rochester businessman Phil Saunders gave the University of Rochester Medical Center $30 million to support orthopedics, nursing, and medical school faculty.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Are Fundraisers to Blame for the Giving Crisis?
The fundraising powerbrokers at the Generosity Commission overlook their own role in alienating everyday donors.
By Jason Lewis
Contributor
Here’s What I.V.F. Patients Really Need: More Access and Fewer Lies
Politicalization of the procedure detracts from the urgent need for more funding and research.
By Georgeanna Jones Klingensmith
Contributor
Audacious Project Commits $60 Million to Repurpose Drugs for Rare Diseases
Also, Colorado State U. received $50 million to help build a new engineering facility, and the Stuart Foundation pledged $30 million to the California Thriving Youth Initiative.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
GoFundMe Bets Social Media Can Unlock Gen Z Giving. A Meta Partnership and New Tools Will Test That
New tools from the giving platform will make it easier to circulate causes across online platforms in a push to cater toward younger generations.
By sam-omar.hall
Copy Editor
Why Helping Small Businesses Succeed Should Be a Philanthropic Priority
To create an equitable economy, grant makers should address the financial and training hurdles that cause so many entrepreneurs to fail.
By Sandy Fernandez
Contributor