‘I Found My Peace’: To Save Lives From Violence, This Group Aims to Change Lives
Philanthropists are betting millions on community programs that focus on the young men most likely to take a life or be shot. Plus, see our special report on gun violence.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
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
Contributor
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
Creating Wealth With ‘Baby Bonds’
Nonprofits and foundations have been advancing state and local trust funds for children at birth to help them buy homes, start businesses, or pay for college when they’re older.
By Sono Motoyama
Contributor
As Attacks Proliferate, Philanthropy Sends More Money to Groups That Serve Transgender People
Leaders say growing interest from grant makers is helpful but that they need more to build strong, effective, and enduring organizations.
By Kay Dervishi
Contributor
Limited Funding From Grant Makers Hampers Charities’ Monkeypox Response
Two national companies are putting a total of more than $5 million into efforts to prevent the spread, and small gifts are being made by community foundations and local companies. But charities say they need more to fight the disease.
By Kay Dervishi
Contributor
How Bloomberg Philanthropies Is Working to Build Black Wealth
While racial-justice efforts have commanded the most attention in philanthropy, the foundation says it hopes others will also look at ways to help ensure Black people have more opportunities to accumulate assets. Its first focus has been on relief from medical debt.
By Kay Dervishi
Contributor
Big Dollars for Little Kids: Early Childhood Education
Grant makers’ support of early-childhood education is boosting grassroots organizing and bipartisan advocacy — and spurring more government investment.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
For Early-Childhood Grant Makers, Collaboration Is Key
Through pooled funds and other arrangements, foundations are supporting the child-care work force and improving pediatric visits to prioritize child development. Plus: See our special report on early childhood education.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor