OVERVIEW: The Allegretti Foundation supports health, animals and wildlife, education, the environment, housing and arts and culture with a strong focus on the states of Florida, Illinois and Colorado. IP TAKE: The Fred and Jean Allegretti Foundation … [Read more...] about Fred and Jean Allegretti Foundation
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Alchemy Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Alchemy Foundation supports global organizations involved in human and immigrants' rights. In Boston, it makes grants for health, housing, arts and education. IP TAKE: The Alchemy Foundation maintains a low public profile and does not … [Read more...] about Alchemy Foundation
Summit Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Summit Area Public Foundation supports Summit, New Jersey and the surrounding communities in the areas of civic and community, health, education, special needs, elderly, and arts and culture. IP TAKE: The Summit Foundation is a low-key … [Read more...] about Summit Foundation
Chronic Absenteeism Poses a Tough Challenge for Post-Pandemic Ed Giving
OceanFirst Foundation
OVERVIEW: The OceanFirst Foundation supports funds health and wellness, housing, improving quality of life, youth development and education in central and southern New Jersey. IP TAKE: The OceanFirst Foundation is a low-key corporate funder that … [Read more...] about OceanFirst Foundation
Community Foundation of South Jersey
OVERVIEW: This community foundation supports the eight counties of southern New Jersey. Funding areas include community, health, social services, and youth education and enrichment. IP TAKE: The Community Foundation of South Jersey broadly funds … [Read more...] about Community Foundation of South Jersey
“Look for Structural Gaps.” A Conversation with Sloan Foundation President Adam Falk
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Ben B. Cheney Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Ben B. Cheney Foundation supports human services, education, arts and culture, and health. Giving emphasizes Washington, but Oregon and Northern California are also areas of interest. IP TAKE: The Ben B. Cheney Foundation is an … [Read more...] about Ben B. Cheney Foundation
Avista Foundation: Washington
OVERVIEW: The Avista Foundation supports human services, health, education, economic development arts and culture and environmental causes in specific areas of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. IP TAKE: The Avista Foundation is a … [Read more...] about Avista Foundation: Washington
Ruth Anderson Wheeler and Henry O. Wheeler Charitable Trust
OVERVIEW: The Ruth Anderson Wheeler and Henry O. Wheeler Charitable Trust supports arts and culture, education, health, human services, public/society benefit and religion in Washington. IP TAKE: The Wheeler Charitable Trust prioritizes out-of-school … [Read more...] about Ruth Anderson Wheeler and Henry O. Wheeler Charitable Trust
Lindberg Foundation Trust
OVERVIEW: The Lindberg Foundation Trust makes modest grants for homelessness and basic needs in Washington. IP TAKE: The Lindberg Foundation Trust's recent giving has doubled down on basic needs for Washington's homeless and vulnerable populations. … [Read more...] about Lindberg Foundation Trust
A New Generation: This Philanthropic Heir Got an Early Start on Running Her Own Foundation
Meet Virginia’s New Philanthropic Giant: The $2 Billion Pauley Family Foundation
The Principal Foundation Is Funding a New Round of Money Conversations — in Classrooms
During Back-to-School Season, One Funding Intermediary Aims to Help Teachers Help Students
Inside the Bainum Family Foundation’s Deepening Support for Early Ed
Kaphan Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Kaphan Foundation supports a broad range of progressive causes in Seattle and nationally. IP TAKE: The Kaphan Foundation maintains a low profile, but tax filings indicate that it supports maintains interest in many progressive causes. … [Read more...] about Kaphan Foundation
Get Down On It: The Family Behind This Legendary Funk Band Focuses on Music Education
When I first started hitting the dance floor at family reunions, weddings and other gatherings, Kool & The Gang was usually part of the soundtrack. The legendary R&B and funk band have one Grammy award and three Grammy nominations, and are … [Read more...] about Get Down On It: The Family Behind This Legendary Funk Band Focuses on Music Education
Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation aims to expand access to career opportunities, high quality health care and the “transformative power of the arts.” IP TAKE: According to a recent letter from its founders, the Sheri and Les Biller … [Read more...] about Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation
Maritz Family Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Maritz Family Foundation demonstrates a strong interest in the well being of infants and toddlers. Other areas of giving include education, economic opportunity and Jewish causes. IP TAKE: The Maritz Family Foundation lacks … [Read more...] about Maritz Family Foundation
Rita & Herbert Rosen Family Foundation
OVERVIEW: The R&H Rosen Family Foundation primarily funds Jewish organizations, both in Washington and nationally. Smaller areas of interest are education and economic opportunity. IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information … [Read more...] about Rita & Herbert Rosen Family Foundation
Will Bloomberg’s Big HBCU Gift Spur Other Donors to Narrow the Racial Wealth Gap in Higher Ed?
This week, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a $600 million donation to the nation's four historically Black medical schools. These will, of course, be important gifts for the schools. In the wider philanthrosphere, they may also be a sign that … [Read more...] about Will Bloomberg’s Big HBCU Gift Spur Other Donors to Narrow the Racial Wealth Gap in Higher Ed?
Who’s Backing Rural Ed? A Selection of Key Funders to Know
ATL Giving: A Hip Hop Photographer’s Rising Philanthropy Focuses on Where It All Began
A lot of the talk in philanthropy centers on the biggest donors and the biggest national foundations, since that’s where the biggest money is. But local, place-based donors play a key role, too. And when it comes to the next generation of rising … [Read more...] about ATL Giving: A Hip Hop Photographer’s Rising Philanthropy Focuses on Where It All Began
Conru Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Conru Foundation supports environmental conservation and conservative groups working in education, media and democracy. It also makes grants for arts organizations in Seattle. IP TAKE: According to its founder, Andrew Conru, the Conru … [Read more...] about Conru Foundation
Schools Are “the Heartbeat of Rural Places” — and They Could Use More Philanthropic Support
It’s no secret that rural America has been overlooked by philanthropy over the years. A 2021 report by the nonprofit consulting firm FSG found that while 20% of the U.S. population lives in rural areas, only 7% of funding from the top 1,200 … [Read more...] about Schools Are “the Heartbeat of Rural Places” — and They Could Use More Philanthropic Support
Satya and Rao Remala Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Satya and Rao Remala Foundation gives across a broad range of interest areas including health, education, women’s causes, economic and community development. Giving prioritizes Washington, but also goes to national and international … [Read more...] about Satya and Rao Remala Foundation
Community Colleges: Making the Most of Philanthropic Dollars to Bring Equity to Higher Education
In March of this year, LaGuardia Community College made headlines by receiving a remarkable $116.2 million gift from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. Located in Queens, New York, the public community college is set to use the donation to … [Read more...] about Community Colleges: Making the Most of Philanthropic Dollars to Bring Equity to Higher Education
