N.J. Entrepreneurs Give U. Penn $50 Million for Autoimmune Research Center
Plus, MacKenzie Scott gave $30 million to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Sheryl Sandberg gave $3 million to the ACLU to fight abortion bans, and three medical centers received big gifts for medical research programs.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
As Recession Fears Grow, Economy Shows Troubling Signs for Giving
Stubbornly high inflation rates and painful stock-market declines have complicated the outlook for the end-of-year giving season, a crucial time for most nonprofits that rely heavily on donations from individuals.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Philanthropist and Restaurateur Discusses Her Radically Generous Approach to Giving
April Tam Smith talks about her family’s commitment to contributing up to 90 percent of their income to charitable causes and her experience balancing philanthropic pursuits with a career in finance.
Nonprofits Play Pivotal Roles in Disaster Before and After FEMA Aid Runs Out
Recovery from a disaster like Hurricane Ian takes years, but there are some common patterns that can benefit survivors and those who want to help them.
By Michelle Annette Meyer
Contributor
Typical Post-Disaster Giving Practices Could Hamper Hurricane Ian Recovery
Large relief organizations continue to receive the bulk of philanthropic funds following disasters despite well-documented evidence that they are least capable of providing help on the ground. Tapping into community foundations and identifying effective local nonprofits are far better strategies for getting dollars where they need to go.
By Ben Smilowitz
Contributor
Foundations and Companies Pledge Millions for Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts
Also, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gave $127.5 million to Pfizer to develop maternal vaccines for two common deadly viruses, and the Open Society Foundations donated $25 million for the Center for Indigenous Studies at Bard College.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Major Federal Funding to Close the Digital Divide Won’t Succeed Without Philanthropic Support
Digital inequity touches nearly every issue grant makers care about. Yet connecting marginalize people has remained an elusive goal for decades. New government investments totaling $42 billion have the potential to finally change that picture but will require targeted donor dollars to reach their potential.
By Lynette Bell and Larry Irving
Ford Offers $80 Million to Boost Nonprofit Resilience in the Face of Global Authoritarianism
The new effort will be focused on Africa, Asia, and South America and comes as nonprofits face threats to the safety of their staffs and the survival of their organizations from repressive regimes.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Ten years after Sandy Hook, it has fresh voices, more clout, and even a new name. Is that enough?
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Michael Bloomberg and the Gun-Violence Prevention Movement: It’s Complicated
The former New York City mayor draws praise for his longtime advocacy, but critics wonder whether a billionaire can be at the center of a true movement. Plus, read our special report on the evolution of the gun-control movement.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
More Big Donors Are Supporting — and Talking About — Mental Health
Wealthy donors publicly gave more to mental health last year than in any other year over the past decade, according to a Chronicle tally.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
How a Philanthropic Bet on Violence Intervention Is Winning Public Dollars
Privately funded grassroots programs are for the first time getting solid backing from the city, county, and state. Plus, see our entire special report on gun violence and nonprofits.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Retired Boston Pops Musician Gives Boston U. $100 Million for Medical School
Plus, an extensive public parks effort in Houston receives $100 million, Bard College lands $25 million for Indigenous studies, and a health-care nonprofit receives a big gift from MacKenzie Scott.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Foundations and donors made investments in health care as well as economic development, education, and community organizing.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Lessons from the city’s lead and water crisis are especially important now as other cities like Jackson and Baltimore struggle with drinking-water issues resulting from failing infrastructure and decades of disinvestment.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Bloomberg Philanthropies Will Give $204 Million for Ocean and Marine-Habitat Protections
Also, Rotary International, the LEGO Foundation, the Gates Foundation, and others committed to large grants during the Global Citizen Festival and the U.N. General Assembly.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions