Inside Philanthropy
Editorial team led by David Callahan; in‑depth reporting and analysis on foundations, DAFs, payout debates, and nonprofit trends.
Leaders Frustrated by Funders Clinging to Forever Model
Leaders’ exasperation with funders' adherence to the forever foundation model is getting more acute. Mike Scutari Reports: https://tinyurl.com/2juw3spk Related IP Resources: What Do the Terms “Perpetuity” and “Spend Down” Mean? -https://tinyurl.com/39dexasw Key Debate: Should Foundation Payout Be Higher? -https://tinyurl.com/mt42xwyk How to Find New Donors for Your Nonprofit -https://tinyurl.com/h9678jf8 FoundationGiving
Grantmaking Shifts Post‑Trump: Climate Funding Evolution
The longtime leader of one of America’s top 50 grantmaking foundations speaks about how its giving and the climate giving field at large have changed since Trump’s election. Michael Kavate Reports: https://tinyurl.com/3j3ds5m7 Related IP Resources: The Schmidt Family Foundation -https://tinyurl.com/436yuast Climate Change Grants -https://tinyurl.com/mvh59bw7 Grants...
Borealis Fund Supports People-of-Color News Amid Funding Cuts
Here’s how the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund at Borealis Philanthropy is backing local news organizations serving people of color as they navigate funding setbacks. Martha Ramirez Reports: https://tinyurl.com/mskxup58 Related IP Resources: Journalism Grants -https://tinyurl.com/4nwuxehu Grants for Racial Equity & Justice -https://tinyurl.com/muzhaas9 Civic & Democracy...
Cohen Foundation Expands Grants Across Arts, Mental Health, Veterans
Drawing on a hedge fund fortune, the billionaire couple are backing an expanding range of causes. Alex Cohen leads the charge at the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. Martha Ramirez Reports: https://tinyurl.com/2v9hcfan Related IP Resources: Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation -https://tinyurl.com/2s3w5j7w Grants for Arts...
Legacy Foundations Vary Dramatically in Cost per Dollar Granted
America’s top 40 legacy foundations spend widely varying amounts per dollar they give out or grant they issue. Michael Kavate Reports: https://tinyurl.com/5n9upmt5 Related IP Resources: Ford Foundation -https://tinyurl.com/5fae9489 Lilly Endowment -https://tinyurl.com/yc5w3vu4 The David and Lucile Packard Foundation -https://tinyurl.com/2sw434wm Foundations
Overdeck Foundation Doubles Student Support Amid Uncertainty
With an updated strategy, the longtime early ed and K-12 funder is doubling down on its support for students amid uncertainty. Here’s a look at how. Connie Matthiessen Reports: https://tinyurl.com/37ea66jc Related IP Resources: Grant Finder Profile: Overdeck Family Foundation -https://tinyurl.com/mr3juy36 Grants for K-12 Education...
Americans Demand Bold Reform Over Incremental Liberalism
Liberal incrementalism has been the sector status quo, but what the U.S. public really wants is large-scale change. David Callahan Reports: https://tinyurl.com/4cs47chf Philanthropy
Major Grantmakers Fund Humanity AI, Reveal Strategy
A set of heavyweight grantmakers is backing Humanity AI to ensure the technology benefits society. Its first round of grants offers a window into its strategy. Paul Karon Reports: https://tinyurl.com/yjt9tz9u Related IP Resources: Tech Philanthropists -https://tinyurl.com/bdewp5v8 Grants for Science Research -https://tinyurl.com/mpdstvy2 Report: Tech Industry Giving...
Funders Urged to Rethink Civic Engagement, Boost Grassroots Power
The Democracy and Power Innovation Fund wants grantmakers to question the civic engagement status quo, highlighting ways funders can support power-building on the ground. Sarah Henry Reports: https://tinyurl.com/592n4mex Related IP Resources: Civic & Democracy Funders -https://tinyurl.com/4zbzy78h State of American Philanthropy: Giving for Democracy and...
Family Office Leader Shares Blueprint for Impact Investing
Principal of the ONE WORLD Investments family office, Saslow published a book drawing on his experience with the wealth management vehicles and how they channel giving and impact investments. Wendy Paris Reports: https://tinyurl.com/46fm5p9x Related IP Resources: Donor Report: Impact Investing -https://tinyurl.com/mpsk96pr Donor Report: Family...
TGR Foundation Expands Nationwide After 30 Years
Thirty years after its founding, the golf legend’s education-focused TGR Foundation is expanding its work from Anaheim into cities across America. Ade Adeniji Reports: https://tinyurl.com/2uxxca5f Related IP Resources: Grants for K-12 Education -https://tinyurl.com/y4a92a5f Grants for Higher Education -https://tinyurl.com/2dx6h3mu College Access Funders -https://tinyurl.com/5n8m37ch Education
Evidence-Based Grants Deliver Real Solutions to Underserved Communities
The American Psychological Foundation’s Direct Action Visionary Grant program aims to turn evidence into real-life solutions for underserved communities. Connie Matthiessen Reports: https://tinyurl.com/c68p3dtv Related IP Resources: Donor Insights for Mental Health -https://tinyurl.com/3d565yfh Mental Health Grants -https://tinyurl.com/5755dnxy Report: Giving for Mental Health -https://tinyurl.com/4fjpmz7c LGBTQ+ Grants -https://tinyurl.com/2b5nwh56 MentalHealth
Hall of Famer Tony Sanneh Expands Foundation’s Impact
After two MLS titles, a World Cup run and a Hall of Fame induction, the retired defender-midfielder is concentrating on expanding his foundation's work. Ade Adeniji Reports: https://tinyurl.com/53hp6sup Related IP Resources: Minnesota Grants for Nonprofits -https://tinyurl.com/55jy7nyb Grants for Community Development -https://tinyurl.com/fzmb8tux Grants for Early Childhood...
EqualReach Secures Philanthropic and Impact Investor Backing
EqualReach, which operates an employment marketplace for displaced people, has drawn support from philanthropy and impact investors alike. Wendy Paris Reports: https://tinyurl.com/546y9vey Related IP Resources: Grants for Immigrants & Refugees -https://tinyurl.com/58p6mejn Donor Insights for Immigrants & Refugees -https://tinyurl.com/5n7x7vpj Report: Giving for Immigrants and Refugees -https://tinyurl.com/ypy2npjb RefugeeSupport
Funders Must Guide Nonprofits Through Wind‑Downs
We hear a lot about grantmakers sunsetting, but what about when a nonprofit winds down? And what should funders' role be? Former Full Frame Initiative CEO Katya Smyth weighs in. Mike Scutari Reports: https://tinyurl.com/mr2dvyze Related IP Resources: What Do the Terms “Perpetuity” and...