Inside Philanthropy
Editorial team led by David Callahan; in‑depth reporting and analysis on foundations, DAFs, payout debates, and nonprofit trends.
Progressive Housing Leaders Urged to Form Grand Bargain
Responding to criticism of his call for funders to “take a side,” Ned Resnikoff makes a case for a grand bargain among progressive housing advocates. Guest Contributor, Ned Resnikoff Reports: https://tinyurl.com/34pynsj3 Related IP Resources: Grants for Housing and Homelessness- https://tinyurl.com/36c5hsm9 Donor Insights for Housing and Homelessness -https://tinyurl.com/yfm95vv4 Report: Giving for Housing and Homelessness -https://tinyurl.com/49jbx6bp HousingCrisis
California Grants Boost Legal Aid and Essentials for Immigrants
In collaboration with Gov. Gavin Newsom's office, three regional grantmakers are funding legal assistance and basic needs. Martha Ramirez Reports: https://tinyurl.com/36f53e3z Related IP Resources: Grants for Immigrants & Refugees -https://tinyurl.com/58p6mejn Bay Area & Northern California Grants for Nonprofits -https://tinyurl.com/5ykz25cw Los Angeles & Southern California Grants...
Foundation Boards and CEOs Clash Over Higher Payouts
A new Center for Effective Philanthropy briefing explores tensions between foundation board members and CEOs around increasing payout. Mike Scutari Reports: https://tinyurl.com/yhzc8az4 Related IP Resources: Key Debate: Should Foundation Payout Be Higher? -https://tinyurl.com/mt42xwyk Key Debate: Who Should Decide What Gets Funded? -https://tinyurl.com/3ttut9h7 Explainer: What Do...
Philanthropy Struggles to Counter Looming 2026 Election Threats
What is philanthropy doing in the face of threats to the 2026 elections? That question is not so easy to answer. David Callahan Reports: https://tinyurl.com/yrm7bnhn Democracy
68 Leaders Reveal Emerging Trends for Democracy Funders
Drawing on interviews with 68 leaders, trade publication Democracy Notes surfaces key trends affecting democracy funders and nonprofits. Mike Scutari Reports: https://tinyurl.com/37f4mfyu Related IP Resources: Civic & Democracy Grants for Nonprofits -https://tinyurl.com/4zbzy78h Donor Report: Capacity Building -https://tinyurl.com/34hw8r9f Donor Report: Grassroots Organizing & Movement Building-https://tinyurl.com/4zer7rfc #CivicEngagement
Wallace Launches Youth Program in Seven Communities Nationwide
Wallace's Advancing Opportunities for Adolescents program will be active in seven communities around the country. Constance Matthiessen Reports: https://tinyurl.com/ermkn6uy Related IP Resources: Grants for K-12 Education -https://tinyurl.com/y4a92a5f Grants for Early Childhood Education -https://tinyurl.com/5n6mhfmb Donor Insights for K-12 Education -https://tinyurl.com/22zukptv YouthDevelopment
Radvinsky's Billion‑Dollar Adult Site Stake Fuels New Science Grants
Radvinsky’s stake in the adult content site was worth at least several billion, and it’ll likely end up in his foundation. What might that new megafunder support? Michael Kavate Reports: https://tinyurl.com/8ew32pw2 Related IP Resources: Grants for Science Research -https://tinyurl.com/mpdstvy2 Diseases Funders -https://tinyurl.com/akr4pv9h Report: Giving for...