Actors Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Give to Help Ukrainian Refugees
Plus, the billionaire novelist MacKenzie Scott gave $10 million to help refugee children continue their education, Barnard College landed $55 million to prepare women for STEM careers, and three other nonprofits received large donations.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Ballmer Crafts New Funding Strategy to Confront Gun Violence
Steve and Connie Ballmer usually support economic-mobility efforts, but they came to the conclusion that gun violence hinders economic gains because it scars entire communities.
Open Society Foundations Commit $25 Million for Ukraine Democracy Fund
Also, the O’Donnell Foundation gave $100 million to endow a new public-health school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and the Anthem Foundation pledged $30 million to address maternal health and improve health outcomes for mothers.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Philanthropy has poured millions of grant dollars into addressing homelessness, with minimal impact.
By Daniel Heimpel
Contributor
Wealthy Donors of Color Talk About What Motivates Their Giving in New Report
Interviews indicate that their personal experiences — completing higher education, experiencing racism, and grappling with economic inequality — influence their giving priorities.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
The success of the Child Tax Credit, despite current setbacks, shows why grant makers need to break out of their ideological bubbles and help the left and right find common ground on social-policy issues.
By Samuel Hammond
Contributor
New Tack on Climate Change by Nonprofits and Foundations
The Million Cool Roofs Challenge is a shift for ClimateWorks, which has historically supported efforts to change policy and industry practices to bring down emissions. Plus, read an article on how <a href="https://sandbox.philanthropy.com/article/can-climate-change-be-stopped">philanthropy can curb climate change</a>.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
How Can Philanthropy Curb Climate Change?
Donors are pouring billions into saving the planet as activists demand more money and influence and question foundations’ policy solutions.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Let’s Stop the Destructive Practice of Focusing on the Needs of Donors Instead of Grantees
A foundation executive is concerned about recent coverage of the priorities of big philanthropists.
Right-Wing Lies Against Supreme Court Nominee Must Be Met With Strong Philanthropic Response
Conservative groups are using a familiar playbook to attack Ketanji Brown Jackson. We know how to respond effectively but need more donor support to get the job done.
By Ben Jealous
Contributor
Companies and Foundations Mobilize Grant Making to Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine
Also, the Cummings Foundation committed $12.5 million to a technical college in Boston, and the Wells Fargo Foundation awarded $8.5 million to build affordable homes on vacant land owned by houses of worship.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
As Homicide Rates Surge, Momentum Grows for Community Violence-Prevention Solutions
Millions of dollars are flowing to nonprofits that typically struggle to keep the lights on.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Philanthropy can help address immediate humanitarian needs and help head off misinformation campaigns about Ukraine and the conflict, while also boosting long-term investments in more equitable and diverse approaches to national security and foreign policy.
By Alexandra Toma
Contributor
Donor-Advised Fund Grant Making Grew Slower in 2021 After Strong Showing Earlier in the Pandemic
At the same time, new data compiled by the Chronicle shows that donor-advised funds are rapidly gaining ground on private foundations — and have already eclipsed them by some measures.
By dan.parks and Michael Theis
Harry and Linda Fath Pledge $50 Million to Cincinnati Catholic School for Boys
Also, Nemours Children’s Health has received $25 million to create a think tank in pediatric health equity, and Reed Hastings and Patty Quillin gave $10 million to support a long-standing partnership between Tougaloo College and Brown University.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Paul Farmer’s Approach Shaped Our Foundation and Embodied the True Meaning of Giving
As the founder of Partners in Health, he understood that helping those in need meant living in their world and listening and learning from them. He set a standard that all in philanthropy should follow.
By Wendy Schmidt
Contributor