OVERVIEW: The Arison Arts Foundation supports arts and culture. Giving emphasizes New York City and Miami. IP TAKE: The Arison Arts Foundation is a well-rounded arts funder for organizations in New York City and Miami, where Arison family members … [Read more...] about Arison Arts Foundation
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Park Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Park Foundation makes grants for civic engagement, democracy, media, environmental concerns, higher education, racial justice and animals. Funding is national in scope, but the state of New York and Tomkins County are geographic … [Read more...] about Park Foundation
Billionaire Tom Golisano Gave $360 Million to Upstate New York Nonprofits. Here’s What He Had to Say
“That’s Where We Come In.” How Chamber Music America Supports the Field’s Artists and Ensembles
When it comes to philanthropic support for the performing arts, regrantor organizations often play an important role. One to note is Chamber Music America (CMA), which supports the chamber music field through offerings like grant programs, … [Read more...] about “That’s Where We Come In.” How Chamber Music America Supports the Field’s Artists and Ensembles
How City Parks Foundation Channels Funds to Small Parks Nonprofits Across New York
Nineteenth-century landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted is best known for co-designing Central Park, New York City’s planned oasis smack dab in the middle of Manhattan. Like so many native New Yorkers, this reporter holds many fond memories of … [Read more...] about How City Parks Foundation Channels Funds to Small Parks Nonprofits Across New York
“The Time Is Now.” How a Matching Gift Scholarship Challenge Came Together at Juilliard
Some of the world’s most promising musicians, dancers and actors study at the Juilliard School in New York City. But like so many other students pursuing an elite education, they don’t always have the financial means to easily pay their way. For one … [Read more...] about “The Time Is Now.” How a Matching Gift Scholarship Challenge Came Together at Juilliard
An Overview of the G.A. Ackermann Memorial Fund’s New York City Funding
Many philanthropic foundations with religious affiliations focus on just one specific religion or religious denomination. However, the G.A. Ackermann Memorial Fund is an exception because it is a funder that gives to both Catholic and Protestant … [Read more...] about An Overview of the G.A. Ackermann Memorial Fund’s New York City Funding
After 35 Years, the Tow Foundation Reflects on the Past and Looks to the Future
Founded by Leonard and Claire Tow, the Tow Foundation recently held a 35th anniversary event called “Past Informed, Future Focused,” which nicely sums up this unique moment in time for the Connecticut-based family foundation. In addition to a major … [Read more...] about After 35 Years, the Tow Foundation Reflects on the Past and Looks to the Future
A “Pretty Severe Education” in Raising Capital Dollars: What It Took to Get NYC’s Civic Hall Funded
On November 1, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and a host of community leaders celebrated the grand opening of Civic Hall at Union Square, a digital skills training center aimed at cultivating an “inclusive talent pipeline for family-sustaining jobs” … [Read more...] about A “Pretty Severe Education” in Raising Capital Dollars: What It Took to Get NYC’s Civic Hall Funded
A Conversation with Richard Buery, CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation
As CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation, Richard Buery heads one of the leading antipoverty organizations in New York. Prior to joining Robin Hood in 2021, Buery served as the CEO of one of Robin Hood's partners, Achievement First, a network of charter … [Read more...] about A Conversation with Richard Buery, CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation
Funder Spotlight: How the Samuels Foundation Supports the Performing Arts and Healthy Aging
We periodically publish quick overviews of grantmakers on our radar, looking at recent developments and key details about how they operate. Today, we’re taking a look at the Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels Foundation (the Samuels Foundation).The New York … [Read more...] about Funder Spotlight: How the Samuels Foundation Supports the Performing Arts and Healthy Aging
A Look at the Russell Berrie Foundation’s New Jersey Grantmaking
Grantmaking in the Tri-State Area is often overshadowed by what’s going on in New York City, a top philanthropic hub for the entire world. However, there are foundations in the region that specifically prioritize the needs of New Jersey communities, … [Read more...] about A Look at the Russell Berrie Foundation’s New Jersey Grantmaking
Here are Four Grantmakers Backing Rural Areas in New England and the Mid-Atlantic
New England and the Mid-Atlantic probably aren’t the first places that come to mind when one thinks of rural America. Despite the proximity to Boston, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and New York City — the unofficial home of U.S. philanthropy — large … [Read more...] about Here are Four Grantmakers Backing Rural Areas in New England and the Mid-Atlantic
What Has Hedge Fund Billionaire David Tepper Been Up to Lately? Here’s a Rundown of His Giving
Billionaire David Tepper, 65, is still going strong at the helm of Appaloosa Management, a hedge fund firm that manages nearly $13 billion. The firm has offices in sunny West Palm Beach and New Jersey. Tepper came up in the working class Stanton … [Read more...] about What Has Hedge Fund Billionaire David Tepper Been Up to Lately? Here’s a Rundown of His Giving
Where Have Daniel and Jane Och Been Giving Lately? Here’s an Overview
Billionaire Daniel Och’s name recently came up in our dive into the latest moves by the Robin Hood Foundation, a leading institution for New York City antipoverty giving, which is now exactly the same age as this writer: 35. Over the years, Robin … [Read more...] about Where Have Daniel and Jane Och Been Giving Lately? Here’s an Overview
35 Years Later, What’s New With NYC Anti-Poverty Giant Robin Hood?
Robin Fitztooth. Robin Longstride. Sir Robert Hode. The legendary Robin Hood has traveled under many aliases, but always carries out his signature mission of robbing the rich to give to the poor. While robbing from the rich doesn’t quite apply here … [Read more...] about 35 Years Later, What’s New With NYC Anti-Poverty Giant Robin Hood?
After 40 Years, the North Star Fund Remains Highly Influential. Here’s Why
North Star Fund Executive Director Jennifer Ching says that many other funders tend to think of her foundation as being akin to the “crazy auntie” that no one wants at the Thanksgiving dinner table. But that doesn’t stop other funders from calling … [Read more...] about After 40 Years, the North Star Fund Remains Highly Influential. Here’s Why
How the Debs Foundation Pursues Philanthropy in New York
Wall Street veterans have launched a whole bunch of foundations in New York City, and the Debs Foundation is one of them, channeling the charitable giving of Richard A. Debs and his wife Barbara. Richard Debs joined Morgan Stanley in 1976 and served … [Read more...] about How the Debs Foundation Pursues Philanthropy in New York
How John and Kiendl Gordon Pursue Their Philanthropy in New York City
After spending over a decade at Kidder, Peabody & Co. and joining Deltec Asset Management in 1988, John R. Gordon began working through his own philanthropic foundation alongside his wife, Kiendl. This foundation prioritizes nonprofit needs in New … [Read more...] about How John and Kiendl Gordon Pursue Their Philanthropy in New York City
The Logan Legacy: Three Brothers Carry on the Philanthropic Work Their Parents Started
At a time when billionaire donors are looming ever larger in philanthropy, it can be easy to overlook the accomplishments of more modest foundations whose founders rarely draw media attention. If anybody had been watching six years ago, when two … [Read more...] about The Logan Legacy: Three Brothers Carry on the Philanthropic Work Their Parents Started
Seven Questions for Amy Freitag, the New York Community Trust’s New President
In April, the New York Community Trust, a community foundation with $3.2 billion in assets, named Amy Freitag its new president after an eight-month national search.A native of Akron, Ohio, Freitag began her career in the theater world before … [Read more...] about Seven Questions for Amy Freitag, the New York Community Trust’s New President
Julian Robertson’s Philanthropic Tiger Cubs: How Five Hedge Fund Founders Give
The late Julian Robertson ran one of the largest hedge funds of his generation, Tiger Management. He has been credited — or condemned, depending on your perspective — for “bringing hedge funds into the mainstream.” But in addition to his role as a … [Read more...] about Julian Robertson’s Philanthropic Tiger Cubs: How Five Hedge Fund Founders Give
How the Brooklyn Community Foundation Brings Grantmaking to the People
Selma Jackson, 77, lives in supportive housing in Brooklyn and has been a resident of the borough much of her life. “I know what some of the restrictions are and the challenges of people in the community. I know what the experience is,” Jackson said. … [Read more...] about How the Brooklyn Community Foundation Brings Grantmaking to the People
What Does the Irma L. and Abram S. Croll Charitable Trust Support in NYC?
There are many philanthropic foundations based in New York that have Jewish leanings even if they aren’t religious funders per se. One example is the Irma L. and Abram S. Croll Charitable Trust, a lesser-known local foundation that primarily focuses … [Read more...] about What Does the Irma L. and Abram S. Croll Charitable Trust Support in NYC?
How the Joyce and Daniel Cowin Foundation Gives in New York City
Although the Joyce and Daniel Cowin Foundation does not have a website and maintains a low public profile, it’s still worth keeping an eye on for organizations working in New York City. It’s the foundation of the late investment banker and real … [Read more...] about How the Joyce and Daniel Cowin Foundation Gives in New York City
A New York Health Funder Looks to Small and Urban Farms as a Solution to Hunger
The U.S. may be the wealthiest country in the world, but that doesn’t shield many Americans from hunger. In fact, 38 million people in the U.S. — including 12 million children — face food insecurity, according to Feeding America.Like many major … [Read more...] about A New York Health Funder Looks to Small and Urban Farms as a Solution to Hunger
Inside Real Estate Mogul Frederick Elghanayan’s Grantmaking in New York
Renting an apartment in New York City is a rite of passage for many people, and TF Cornerstone has connected many people to rentals in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens over the years. This privately-held, vertically-integrated real estate development … [Read more...] about Inside Real Estate Mogul Frederick Elghanayan’s Grantmaking in New York
A Look at How and Where the Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation Gives
Back in 2010, Leon and Toby Cooperman signed the Giving Pledge and said that it was their “moral imperative to give others the opportunity to pursue the American Dream by sharing [their] financial success.” But even before that, the couple had been … [Read more...] about A Look at How and Where the Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation Gives
Nine Questions with Rachel Leon, Executive Director of the Park Foundation
For more than a decade, Rachel Leon headed the Environmental Grantmakers Association, the biggest and broadest funder group in environmental philanthropy.But in late 2020, the lifelong New Yorker left that post to return to life as a grantmaker with … [Read more...] about Nine Questions with Rachel Leon, Executive Director of the Park Foundation
Funder Spotlight: Five Things to Know about New Jersey’s Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
Inside Philanthropy periodically publishes quick overviews of the grantmakers that are on our radar, looking at recent developments and key details about how they operate. Today, we’re taking a look at the Morristown, New Jersey-based Geraldine R. … [Read more...] about Funder Spotlight: Five Things to Know about New Jersey’s Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
