Alagappa Chettiar's Legacy of Fortune and Philanthropy
Alagappa Chettiar exemplified the interconnectedness of economic progress and social advancement with education.
Within a few years, his sharp business acumen and strategic investments catapulted him into the first line of industrialists in India.
His legacy of fortune and philanthropy can be found in the book, 'The Alagappa Chronicles: The Story of India's Greatest Industrialist'
Selected Grant News Headlines
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Mountain Fire Survivors Recover in la's Shadow
Foundation: Ventura County Community Foundation
Small things -- like extensions to file federal taxes or waived fees to replace passports -- aren't available."We kind of feel like we're the forgotten fire a little bit," said Keith McNett, whose...more
Foundation: Ventura County Community Foundation
Small things -- like extensions to file federal taxes or waived fees to replace passports -- aren't available."We kind of feel like we're the forgotten fire a little bit," said Keith McNett, whose...more
Sf Philanthropy, Nonprofits Feel Squeeze of Trump Presidency
Foundation: San Francisco Foundation
With Trump back in the White House, San Francisco nonprofits and philanthropic foundations say their need for support remains extraordinary.Despite ongoing legal challenges to many of...more
Foundation: San Francisco Foundation
With Trump back in the White House, San Francisco nonprofits and philanthropic foundations say their need for support remains extraordinary.Despite ongoing legal challenges to many of...more
Martino Scholarships 
Martino Scholarships provide career paths for nursing students at Loyola University Chicago.$2.5 million gift will establish the Martino Scholars: graduates of Arrupe College.By creating a pathway to...more
Martino Scholarships provide career paths for nursing students at Loyola University Chicago.$2.5 million gift will establish the Martino Scholars: graduates of Arrupe College.By creating a pathway to...more
Navivision Wealth Society Expands Philanthropic Mission Under Austin Caldwell's Leadership 
Navivision Wealth Society has announced the launch of a long-term charitable initiative focused on advancing educational opportunities in underserved communities around the world.The initiative will...more
Navivision Wealth Society has announced the launch of a long-term charitable initiative focused on advancing educational opportunities in underserved communities around the world.The initiative will...more
Sussex Youth Philanthropy Board Names 2025 Grant Recipients
Foundation: Delaware Community Foundation
Sussex youth philanthropy board names 2025 grant recipients.Jewish Family Services, $5,000 for the RISE Refugee Program.Philadelphia Arms Townhomes, $4,300 for Morgan's Place.Survivors of Abuse in...more
Foundation: Delaware Community Foundation
Sussex youth philanthropy board names 2025 grant recipients.Jewish Family Services, $5,000 for the RISE Refugee Program.Philadelphia Arms Townhomes, $4,300 for Morgan's Place.Survivors of Abuse in...more
Samueli Foundation of Newport Beach Funds $15 Million to Assist Oc Nonprofits
Foundation: Orange County Community Foundation
Newport Beach residents Henry and Susan Samueli have released the first-of-its-kind Orange County Nonprofit Needs Assessment Report.The report is informed by novel research and the insights of 607...more
Foundation: Orange County Community Foundation
Newport Beach residents Henry and Susan Samueli have released the first-of-its-kind Orange County Nonprofit Needs Assessment Report.The report is informed by novel research and the insights of 607...more
Massport Hires First Climate Chief
Foundation: Barr Foundation
The agency, also known as Massport, announced the hiring of Jill Valdes Horwood.The job includes helping the agency get to its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2031.Horwood has worked for...more
Foundation: Barr Foundation
The agency, also known as Massport, announced the hiring of Jill Valdes Horwood.The job includes helping the agency get to its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2031.Horwood has worked for...more
The Potential of Digital Health and Ai For Transforming Rare Disease Care 
The potential of digital health and AI for transforming rare disease care.advancements in digital health technologies (DHTs) and artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to further the...more
The potential of digital health and AI for transforming rare disease care.advancements in digital health technologies (DHTs) and artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to further the...more
School of Communications Launches Digital Content Management Major
The School of Communications will launch a new undergraduate major, digital content management (DCM) The major is designed to prepare students for careers in digital storytelling, content strategy,...more
The School of Communications will launch a new undergraduate major, digital content management (DCM) The major is designed to prepare students for careers in digital storytelling, content strategy,...more
Driving Greater Impact: How Unit4 Erp Empowers Nonprofits to Optimize Resources and ... 
Driving Greater Impact: How Unit4 ERP Empowers Nonprofits to Optimize Resources and Deepen Donor Engagement.Unit4's ERP solutions provide comprehensive fund management and donor relationship tools...more
Driving Greater Impact: How Unit4 ERP Empowers Nonprofits to Optimize Resources and Deepen Donor Engagement.Unit4's ERP solutions provide comprehensive fund management and donor relationship tools...more
Monday April 21, 2025
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
Beyond the Four Walls are Empowered Rural Nepalese Women
Social entrepreneur, Stefan Wolf , founded the Beyond the Four Walls, which builds cyber “resource centers” (aka Internet cafes) in rural areas for young women to run.
