July 28, 2023 Don't Leave Home Without It: A Quick Look at Ken Chenault's Philanthropy July 28, 2023/ Ade Adeniji The longtime American Express chief was one of the first Black CEOs of a Fortune 500 firm. Chenault backs a range of causes alongside his wife Kathryn, with HBCUs and arts and culture looming large.Read More
July 24, 2023 Who Are the Top Black Donors to HBCUs? July 24, 2023/ Ade Adeniji HBCUs are poised to become a larger philanthropic cause following the Supreme Court ruling rejecting affirmative action. But for years, Black donors have been among their largest backers. Here are some of the biggest donors.Read More
July 18, 2023 Charles Barkley Made a Big Commitment to Diversity in Higher Ed. What Drives His Giving? July 18, 2023/ Ade Adeniji This basketball and broadcasting star has been supporting higher ed and other causes for years. The Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action ruling influenced one of his biggest commitments to date. Read More
July 13, 2023 After a Tragic Diagnosis, a Former NFL Player and His Wife Rally Support for ALS Research July 13, 2023/ Ade Adeniji ALS remains a devastating disease, but research is advancing, thanks in large part to the efforts of those impacted. Eric and Amanda Stevens have turned to the athlete and first responder communities to raise awareness and funds.Read More
July 11, 2023 Why This Family Foundation Placed a Big Bet on Nurses July 11, 2023/ Ade Adeniji The Simms/Mann Family Foundation, based in Los Angeles, gives primarily toward healthcare, education and the arts. It seeks to make a big impact as a mid-sized foundation, now with a focus on the nursing profession. Read More
June 28, 2023 Five Questions for Matt Nash, Executive Director of Blackbaud Giving Fund June 28, 2023/ Ade Adeniji This popular workplace giving platform has moved over $1 billion in the past three years. We spoke with Nash about trends in employee giving, what smaller donors are supporting these days, and more.Read More
June 27, 2023 A San Diego Family Aims to Strengthen Community on Both Sides of the Border June 27, 2023/ Ade Adeniji The Burnhams of San Diego have been engaged in local philanthropy for decades. The family’s largest gift to date backs a “think and do tank” that asks community members to guide improvements in the San Diego-Tijuana region. Read More
May 24, 2023 Carlyle Crew: A Closer Look at Daniel A. D'Aniello's Giving for Higher Ed, Mental Health and More May 24, 2023/ Ade Adeniji One of the founders of the investment giant Carlyle Group, D'Aniello and his wife Gayle have made some big gifts for higher ed, spirituality and Catholic causes, and a leading conservative think tank. Here’s a rundown.Read More
May 17, 2023 How Wall Street Winner Anne Dinning Backs Anti-Poverty Work and More May 17, 2023/ Ade Adeniji This leader at quantitative investment firm D.E. Shaw & Co. has been a big backer of the Robin Hood Foundation, along with public health work and other causes. With a fortune of $900 million, expect more giving to come.Read More
May 11, 2023 Remembering Harry Belafonte's Legacy of Giving — and His Critiques of the Philanthropic Establishment May 11, 2023/ Ade Adeniji Harry Belafonte, who died April 25, was an important backer of the Civil Rights Movement and other causes, and his family is carrying on the philanthropic legacy. The musician and activist also had some tough critiques of the sector.Read More
May 05, 2023 How the India Philanthropy Alliance Engages a Growing Donor Base May 05, 2023/ Ade Adeniji As the number of Indian Americans soars — along with their philanthropic potential — this network has been ramping up its efforts to mobilize support for poverty reduction and development back in the mother country.Read More
May 03, 2023 A South Florida Real Estate Couple Come Out of the Gates Strong With an Active New Foundation May 03, 2023/ Ade Adeniji Matt and Lisa Allen derive their wealth from real estate behemoth Related Group. Their family has been donating to hospitals and universities for a while, but recently formalized their giving. Here’s an early look.Read More
April 25, 2023 What Has Hedge Fund Billionaire David Tepper Been Up to Lately? Here’s a Rundown of His Giving April 25, 2023/ Ade Adeniji David Tepper, founder of Appaloosa Management, is worth $18.5 billion, and has a growing philanthropic footprint that spans New York and New Jersey, South Florida, and the Carolinas. Here are some key causes and grants.Read More
April 19, 2023 Where Have Daniel and Jane Och Been Giving Lately? Here's an Overview April 19, 2023/ Ade Adeniji Hedge fund billionaire Daniel Och and his wife Jane have been prominent givers in New York City, backing Jewish organizations, spinal health, charter schools and more. Here’s a rundown and some recent developments.Read More
April 17, 2023 35 Years Later, What's New With NYC Anti-Poverty Giant Robin Hood? April 17, 2023/ Ade Adeniji Since 1988, the Robin Hood Foundation has channeled Wall Street wealth to Gotham’s needy to the tune of $3 billion. Here’s a peek at the funder’s current outlook as it focuses on relief, recovery and rebuilding after COVID.Read More
April 13, 2023 What It Looks Like When a Multigenerational Family Foundation Makes All Voices Equal April 13, 2023/ Ade Adeniji When David and Georgia Welles launched the family’s Cricket Island Foundation, they prioritized family participation across generations. That continues today, and has led the funder to its current focus on youth organizing. Read More
April 05, 2023 The Evolution of the Woodcock Foundation: A Progressive Family Funder Branches Out April 05, 2023/ Ade Adeniji As this family foundation heads into its third generation, it’s backing social enterprises, taking on new issue areas, and exploring practices like impact investing and trust-based philanthropy. Read More
March 23, 2023 A Hollywood Convener: Inside the CAA Foundation March 23, 2023/ Ade Adeniji From George Clooney to LeBron James, celebrities are increasingly active in philanthropy and civic engagement. This powerhouse talent agency’s foundation is channeling that interest into a wide range of programs.Read More
March 21, 2023 “Miami Is Our City.” How Two Generations of the Billionaire Pérez Family Give March 21, 2023/ Ade Adeniji Real estate billionaire Jorge Pérez, along with his wife Darlene and their children, are prominent philanthropists in the Sunshine State. Here’s how the family gives, and how the second generation is stepping up.Read More
March 09, 2023 This Midwest Real Estate Couple Has Been Cutting Some Big Checks. Here's Where the Money's Going March 09, 2023/ Ade Adeniji Ohio-based Harry and Linda Fath gave $275 million in 2022, up from just $50 million in 2017. We spoke with Harry Fath about what they support, how they operate, and why they will never have a foundation.Read More