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A $200 million endowment focused on Black Americans is taking shape

The Black Freedom Fund plans to expand to a $200 million endowment

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

US has slashed global vaccine funding – if philanthropy fills the gap, there could be some trade-offs

The U.S. government is relaxing federal vaccine requirements and cutting vaccine research and development funding here at home. Elsewhere, it’s going even further.

The Conversation · Aug 12, 2025

The Most Generous Billionaire: How MacKenzie Scott Is Changing Philanthropy

MacKenzie Scott became one of the world's richest women after her 2019 divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, receiving around $36 billion.

GOBankingRates · Aug 9, 2025

In the nation’s poorest Congressional district, federal funding cuts create perfect storm

Nonprofits in the Bronx are facing severe challenges as federal grant cuts disrupt essential services

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

Women redefining philanthropy sector despite barriers

Persistent barriers are preventing the growth of female-led philanthropy but experts say greater visibility and awareness of giving will help to drive change.

AAP · Jul 21, 2025

Yale's law school dean will be the Ford Foundation's new president

The Ford Foundation has announced Yale Law School Dean Heather Gerken as its next president

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Charitable giving in 2024 was up, according to new Giving USA report

Charities received $592.5 billion in donations in 2024, a 3.3% increase over 2023, after adjusting for inflation, according to the most recent ”Giving USA″ report, which takes a comprehensive look at U.S. philanthropy

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

A MacArthur 'genius' skewers philanthropy in a farcical play tackling oligarchy and arts funding

A new play by MacArthur “genius grant” recipient Taylor Mac invites questions about the moral value of philanthropy in a society denounced by the comedy as “feudal.”

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Why Elon Musk’s US$34 billion loss wasn’t really that – and what it tells us about the philanthropy of the ultra-wealthy

Following a sharp drop in Tesla’s share price, outlets reported that the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, had “lost” US$34 billion (£25 billion) in a single day. That figure exceeds the annual GDP of countries like Iceland, Jamaica or Mauritius. Gaining or losing even 0.001% of that wealth would be…

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2025

Former EastEnders star Anita Dobson ‘utterly thrilled’ after being made OBE

The actress, best known for playing landlady Angie Watts on the BBC soap, was recognised for services to charitable fundraising and philanthropy.

Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2025