Why Philanthropy’s ‘Free College’ Programs Don’t Always Live Up to Their Promise
New college scholarship programs aim to do what’s proved elusive so far: generate benefits for communities as well as students.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
As Asian Hate Incidents Continue, Nearly $10 Million Flows to Groups Fighting the Attacks
The new Asian American Foundation, which has raised $1 billion, is focusing its early grants on tracking crimes and helping people learn how to stop an attack in progress, as well as other efforts to improve understanding of Asian culture.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
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
Nonprofit Legal Services Help Homeowners Struggling With Property Taxes Keep Their Homes
The groups find tax credits, work to reduce taxes on properties that are assessed higher than they’re valued, and advocate for legislative changes to help homeowners keep their houses.
By Kristen Griffith
Contributor
Updated: More Groups Reveal MacKenzie Scott Gifts and How They Happened
Recipient nonprofits deal with suicide prevention and substance abuse. But the biggest gift — more than $130 million — went to a more traditional group: Communities in Schools.
By Kristen Griffith
Contributor
The organization has long been pushing donors to direct money toward nonprofits they may have never heard of before — small charities working to rebuild communities. Its peers around the country have taken notice.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and IllumiNative Help Native American Groups Fight Vaccine Hesitancy
With nearly $1 million from CZI, grassroots groups are using social media, enlisting influencers, and taking other steps to prevent the spread of Covid.
By Kristen Griffith
Contributor
You Say the Arts Don’t Matter? A 10-Year, $150 Million Venture Set Out to Prove You Wrong
ArtPlace America, funded by some of the country’s largest grant makers, argued that arts and culture are community builders and not just some esoteric good.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Grant Makers Pour Dollars Into Improving How Kids Learn Amid Continued Covid Concerns
Foundations are especially concerned about finding ways to help the hardest-hit youngsters: those who come from low-income families as well as students of color.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations