January 09, 2024 A Conversation With Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, Outgoing CEO of the Latino Community Foundation January 09, 2024/ Martha Ramirez We spoke with the former head of LCF about her leadership during a critical period of growth, her career in philanthropy, and her hopes for the foundation’s future as Julian Castro takes the reins.Read More
November 27, 2023 Cities Don't Get Much Support for Migrant and Refugee Aid. This Global Fund Aims to Change That November 27, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen Most migrants and refugees end up in cities, which seldom have the resources to support them. The Global Cities Fund is helping municipalities respond with the aim of opening up larger funding avenues.Read More
October 05, 2023 Five Things to Know About Unbound Philanthropy’s Funding for Immigrants and Refugees October 05, 2023/ Mike Scutari Dedicated to building welcoming societies and just systems for people on the move, Unbound Philanthropy funds in both the U.S. and the U.K. These days, it’s seeking to shine a light on solutions around climate-driven migration.Read More
August 03, 2023 Big Changes Underway at Kavli, Starting With a Program to Aid Scholars Escaping Global Strife August 03, 2023/ Paul Karon For decades, the bulk of the Kavli Foundation's funding went to establishing scientific institutes with multimillion-dollar endowments. Now, a new president is reshaping the science funder's strategy.Read More
June 07, 2023 Six Questions for Michelle Morales, President of Woods Fund Chicago June 07, 2023/ Mike Scutari Woods Fund Chicago was one of the first foundations in the city to center racial equity. We chat with its president about the importance of giving young people a voice, a new fund supporting the migrant community, and more.Read More
May 18, 2023 Six Questions for Cathy Cha, President and CEO of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund May 18, 2023/ Martha Ramirez We spoke with the leader of this prominent California social justice funder to discuss her career, her experience as the daughter of Korean immigrants, threats to American democracy, and more.Read More
January 25, 2023 Philanthropy Can Better Support the Youngest Migrants and Refugees by Investing in Cities January 25, 2023/ Peter Laugharn and Vittoria Zanuso, Guest Contributors Millions of children have been forced to move in recent years due to conflict, climate change and more. Guest authors outline how directly funding cities is a powerful way to help refugees, including through a new pooled fund.Read More
December 13, 2022 What Do We Know About Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos’ Partner in Philanthropy? December 13, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Jeff Bezos and partner Lauren Sanchez recently announced their plans to give away most of the Amazon founder’s fortune. What do we know about Sanchez, and how might her interests shape the couple’s future philanthropy? Read More
November 17, 2022 Why a California Health Foundation is Backing Graduate Education Loans for Dreamers November 17, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen For young adults brought to the U.S. when they were children, paying for college can be prohibitively expensive. That’s especially true for graduate school, so Cal Wellness is backing a unique fund that provides financial aid.Read More
July 28, 2022 A Fund's Unique Mission Helps Refugees and Immigrants Chart a Better Path to the Future July 28, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen The WES Mariam Assefa Fund supports efforts in the U.S. and Canada to give immigrants and refugees a leg up — and a decent paycheck.Read More
July 25, 2022 Charities Aiding Immigrants and Refugees Fare Better When They Raise Money from Private Sources July 25, 2022/ Holly Hall Ongoing crises and political developments have challenged nonprofits serving immigrants and refugees, but sometimes also pose fundraising opportunities. Unsurprisingly, well-established operations tend to have a leg up.Read More
March 10, 2022 A New Book on George Soros’ “Life in Full” Examines His Giving—and Impact on Philanthropy March 10, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen A new book edited by Peter L.W. Osnos examines the many facets of the life of George Soros, including a chapter on his philanthropy written by Ford’s Darren Walker. It’s an insightful look at what makes Soros so unique as a donor.Read More
March 07, 2022 What's Next for the Weingart Foundation? March 07, 2022/ Martha Ramirez A longtime Los Angeles grantmaking institution, the Weingart Foundation has thoroughly committed itself to addressing the region’s stark inequalities. As part of that process, it’s also looking inward.Read More
January 26, 2022 How Hispanics in Philanthropy Is Serving Latin America—with a Big Boost from MacKenzie Scott January 26, 2022/ Liz Longley Hispanics in Philanthropy acts as an affinity group, a donor network, a grantmaker, a crowdfunding platform, and more, and a big portion of its work serves communities in Latin America. Here’s how this work is evolving.Read More
January 21, 2022 Two Immigration Nonprofits Decided to Merge. Here's How Their Funders Reacted January 21, 2022/ Michael Kavate Last month, the American Immigration Council and New American Economy announced they were combining their operations. Such nonprofit mergers are rare. According to some funders, maybe they shouldn’t be.Read More
December 21, 2021 An Award for Scholars Backing Movements Inside and Outside the Academy Walls December 21, 2021/ Connie Matthiessen Through its Freedom Scholars initiative, the Marguerite Casey Foundation recognizes academics whose work both supports and channels activist movements pushing for social justice.Read More
December 07, 2021 How the LEGO Foundation Adapted to Support Children Struggling During the Pandemic December 07, 2021/ Liz Longley Since 1986, the LEGO Foundation has been supporting children based on a core belief in the “power of play.” When the pandemic hit, the funder had to reconfigure its giving to meet new, urgent needs. Read More
October 06, 2021 How Foundations and Local Governments Partnered to Provide Legal Support to Immigrants in L.A. October 06, 2021/ Martha Ramirez The L.A. Justice Fund, a project of two California foundations and city and county government, has been providing legal support for immigrants since 2017. After the pilot project’s success, it’s being adopted as a county program.Read More
September 30, 2021 A Focus on Immigration: The Basics of the Chavez Family Foundation’s Bay Area Giving September 30, 2021/ Alyssa Ochs The Chavez Family Foundation is a San Francisco-based grantmaker that is often involved in immigration-related collaborations. Here's how local nonprofits in nine Bay Area counties can get involved with this funder.Read More
September 15, 2021 For Immigrants, Legal Services Are Critical. Here’s How Philanthropy Can Expand Access September 15, 2021/ Sara Campos, Navin Moul and Kevin Douglas, Guest Contributors Despite the promise of a new administration, immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers still face significant threats. In this guest post, three leaders from the field call on philanthropy to support crucial immigration legal services. Read More