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Billionaire author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has acknowledged another US$2 billion in donations.
The total she's given away since 2019 to US$19.2 billion.
Most of Scott's wealth comes from shares of Amazon when she divorced Jeff Bezos.
Forbes puts her wealth at US$31.7 billion, even after five years of philanthropy.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Teen Philanthropy Group Awards $37,000+ to Qc Nonprofits
Foundation: Quad Cities Community Foundation
Quad Cities Community Foundation's Teens for Tomorrow program has allowed area high school students to guide philanthropic efforts and award grants.This year's cohort focused on four key areas:...more
Foundation: Quad Cities Community Foundation
Quad Cities Community Foundation's Teens for Tomorrow program has allowed area high school students to guide philanthropic efforts and award grants.This year's cohort focused on four key areas:...more
Joseph Neubauer and Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer'S Philanthropic Journey 
Joseph Neubauer and Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer's philanthropic journey.The couple has supported a number of programs for UChicago faculty and students.The Neubauers' philanthropic approach traces back...more
Joseph Neubauer and Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer's philanthropic journey.The couple has supported a number of programs for UChicago faculty and students.The Neubauers' philanthropic approach traces back...more
Here's What Stands Out About This Community Foundation's Scholarship Program
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
More than 110 of this year's graduating students will receive scholarships.The Hartford Foundation plans to continue the program into the future.To qualify, students must be Hartford residents for...more
Foundation: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
More than 110 of this year's graduating students will receive scholarships.The Hartford Foundation plans to continue the program into the future.To qualify, students must be Hartford residents for...more
A New Award For 'Civic Bravery' Recognizes Everyday People Who Step up
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Surdna Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Skillman Foundation
United Way Worldwide and a group of foundations launched a new award Tuesday for "civic bravery" The Courage Project will grant $5 million in awards over at least a year to recognize nonprofits and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Surdna Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Skillman Foundation
United Way Worldwide and a group of foundations launched a new award Tuesday for "civic bravery" The Courage Project will grant $5 million in awards over at least a year to recognize nonprofits and...more
Applications Open For Sustainable Communities Grant Program 
Compass Group, Northwestern's food service provider, agreed to a new contract with UNITE HERE Local.Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss announced his campaign for Illinois' 9th Congressional...more
Compass Group, Northwestern's food service provider, agreed to a new contract with UNITE HERE Local.Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss announced his campaign for Illinois' 9th Congressional...more
Lawhorn: Give Like A Billionaire 
Zoe Lawhorn is president of the Women's Fund of Smith County.The group is a collective giving circle of more than 350 women.Lawhorn: "The world of philanthropy isna€™t exclusive, on the...more
Zoe Lawhorn is president of the Women's Fund of Smith County.The group is a collective giving circle of more than 350 women.Lawhorn: "The world of philanthropy isna€™t exclusive, on the...more
The Humans, Heartbreak and Hope Behind the Numbers 
The report focused on six core areas of analysis.The report can be found in its entirety at adirondackfoundation.org/safetynet.The foundation launched its Kindling Awards program, which provides...more
The report focused on six core areas of analysis.The report can be found in its entirety at adirondackfoundation.org/safetynet.The foundation launched its Kindling Awards program, which provides...more
How Char Kurkri Mukri Turns Into A Place of Climate Resilience and Opportunity 
Char KurkriMukri aims to turn disaster-prone island into a global hub for climate resilience, innovation, and sustainable eco-tourism.At the heart of this vision is the transformative potential of...more
Char KurkriMukri aims to turn disaster-prone island into a global hub for climate resilience, innovation, and sustainable eco-tourism.At the heart of this vision is the transformative potential of...more
Lawson's Finest &Amp; The Vermont Community Foundation Celebrate the Vermont Women's Fund
Foundation: Vermont Community Foundation
Lawson's Finest & the Vermont Women's Fund celebrate International Women's Day.The event featured a keynote from Emily Bush, Director of the Vermont women's Fund.The Community Foundation and its...more
Foundation: Vermont Community Foundation
Lawson's Finest & the Vermont Women's Fund celebrate International Women's Day.The event featured a keynote from Emily Bush, Director of the Vermont women's Fund.The Community Foundation and its...more
Philanthropy Alone Can't Fill the Void €” and It Is Not Designed to
Foundation: Lancaster County Community Foundation
In Lancaster County alone, nonprofit organizations received over $180 million in federal grants in 2024.If the federal government withdraws needed support, decades of this community's hard work to...more
Foundation: Lancaster County Community Foundation
In Lancaster County alone, nonprofit organizations received over $180 million in federal grants in 2024.If the federal government withdraws needed support, decades of this community's hard work to...more
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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.
