Infosys Foundation USA
OVERVIEW: The Infosys Foundation’s science education grants support computer science programs or projects that benefit children and young adults from underrep... Read more.
We Took a Deep Dive Into Mega-Donor Foundation Giving. Here’s What the Numbers Tell Us
We analyzed recent publicly available data on 85 private foundations established by living mega-donors. It’s a revealing look at what’s distinct about how t... Read more.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
OVERVIEW: Thermo Fisher Scientific supports STEM education programs at the K-12 level and the post-secondary level. IP TAKE: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers cor... Read more.
Marr-Munning Trust
OVERVIEW: The U.K.-based Marr-Munning Trust seeks organizations that work to improve the livelihoods of vulnerable and marginalized populations in Indian Subcon... Read more.
Seeds, Soil, & Culture Fund
OVERVIEW: The Seeds, Soil, and Culture fund supports smallholder farming organizations helping farmers manage and conserve local seeds and farming knowledge. IP... Read more.
Alan and Babette Sainsbury Charitable Fund
OVERVIEW: The Alan and Babette Sainsbury Charitable Fund supports youth employment, freedom of speech, peace-building, and reconciliation. IP TAKE: This organiz... Read more.
KL Felicitas Foundation
OVERVIEW: KL Felicitas focuses its grantmaking and impact investments on a broad range of market-based approaches to improve the lives and livelihoods of unders... Read more.
Dume Wolverine Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Dume Wolverine Foundation’s global development grants often go to organizations that take a broad-based approach to development rather than thos... Read more.
ECOM Foundation
OVERVIEW: The ECOM Foundation supports organizations that work in rural and off-the-grid rural farming communities where social services and other resources are... Read more.
Vista Hermosa Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Vista Hermosa Foundation’s global development grants center on access to education and youth development, community building and leadership deve... Read more.
Does Mobile Technology Hold the Key to Conquering the “Last Mile” in Global Health?
The spread of smartphones in places like rural Africa is tantalizing to NGOs and funders who see new ways to solve tough problems. Here's a look at an idea exci... Read more.
Philanthropy’s Response to the Crisis in Yemen? Radio Silence, Mostly
Over 20 million people are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance in Yemen and 8 million are said to be "one step away from starvation." What are U.S. fun... Read more.
A Reason for Hope: Big Recent Gifts for Mental Health
Whenever we do see large gifts going for mental health, we stop and take note. Lately, we've seen a few notable examples of this relatively rare kind of mega do... Read more.
Out of the Shadows: Who’s Funding the Intersex Rights Movement?
The current funding landscape for LGBT rights funding has been on a steady increase for the past 10 years or so. The problem is that funding has historically fa... Read more.
Who’s the New Funder on the Anti-Human Trafficking Scene?
While the widespread problem of modern slavery still scares off many funders, more donors have come into this space lately—including the founders of a wealthy... Read more.
About That Anonymous Donor Giving Millions in Bitcoin to Charity
The donor who goes by the nickname “Pine” donated over 5,000 Bitcoin to establish the Pineapple Fund. The fund, which is still in its infancy, has already g... Read more.
House Call: How One Funder is Helping Parkinson’s Patients Get the Care They Need
While the days of doctors making house calls are long gone, one couple is trying to bring the practice back for Parkinson’s patients, who can end up homebound... Read more.
Vulnerable Workers: Who’s Combating Gender-Based Violence in the Garment Industry?
Tens of millions of women work in a global garment industry where violence, exploitation and sexual harassment are pervasive problems. A group of funders has be... Read more.
It’s the World’s Biggest Health Problem. Who’s Paying Attention to Malnutrition?
Around 2 billion people worldwide suffer from some form of malnutrition, which can have devastating long-term effects on children. We look at how top funders ar... Read more.
Getting Free: How This Corporate Funder Works on Domestic Violence
Few national funders focus on domestic violence. Among them is the Allstate Foundation, which seeks to make it easier for women to leave their abusive partners ... Read more.
The Deep-Pocketed Donors Behind the Latest Push Against Neglected Tropical Diseases
NTDs don't inflict the kind of death toll of better known diseases like malaria, but they have devastating effects on poor countries. Here's another sign that p... Read more.
Which Funders Are on the Front Lines in the Fight Against Diabetes?
While you might think that a lot of major health funders would be focused on diabetes, that's not really the case. On the upside, some of the foundations that ... Read more.
Helping Kids Be Kids: A Corporate Funder Supports the Right to Play In a Harsh World
Of the over 65 million refugees and displaced people in the world, more than half are children under the age of 18. Many have no place to play. The Ikea Foundat... Read more.
“Proof of Concept.” How This Funder Backs Young Researchers on Mental Health
BBRF's fellowship support for young scientists is on the low side, but it's been crucial to get their work off the ground and qualify for further funding. We t... Read more.
A Corporate Funder Targets Tobacco Use. Where Are the Grants Going?
Last year, the CVS Health Foundation made reducing tobacco use one of its top priorities, launching a campaign to create the country’s first tobacco-free gene... Read more.
What’s Salesforce Up To With Its New Impact Investment Fund?
Salesforce, a leader in corporate philanthropy, has continued to grow and evolve its approach to doing good. Most recently, it unveiled an impact investment fu... Read more.
Global Reach, Enlightened Self-Interest: Meet the New Visa Foundation
Visa is one of the most valuable brands on the planet, but it only recently launched a philanthropic arm. Its focus on financial inclusion offers a way to hel... Read more.
Leveraging for Peace: A Movie Star Fights African War Profiteers
George Clooney's effort to promote peace in Africa is a case study of effective celebrity philanthropy. He focuses on overlooked niches and commits both his sta... Read more.
Here Are the Corporate Funders Stepping Up for Puerto Rico
Even as Washington has fumbled the response to a humanitarian disaster in Puerto Rico, a range of corporate funders have been stepping forward with different ki... Read more.
Collaboration is Key. Why Three of Europe’s Largest Funders Have Joined Forces
In Europe, three of the largest charitable organizations on the continent are joining together to focus on "understudied challenges of global relevance." Which ... Read more.
