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Philanthropy's 40 Most Powerful Families
Foundation: Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Rockefeller Family Fund, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Packard Foundation, Durfee Foundation, Ruth Mott Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
The stories behind family philanthropy in America could rival any epic novel or prime-time drama. A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
They have a large family presence in the sector, meaning more than a few family members and/or multiple generations involved.
They make things happen, either through sheer size of their giving, outsized wealth in their home region, or softer forms of power.
Family giving used to run primarily through the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Selected Grant News Headlines
TikTok tops social media platforms for product reviews, especially among young consumers.Trump taps former budget chief Russell Vought for OMB in second term.Rising Medicare premiums eat into Social...more
Nigerian Afrobeat sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, celebrated his 32nd birthday with a spectacular live-stream concert on Thursday, November 21, 2024.Davido was joined on stage by...more
Cistto's charitable initiatives transcend borders, aiming to offer support for populations with sensitive skin in various regions around the world.Around 2 million women in Tibet suffer from various...more
Societe Generale is stepping up its efforts to support the transition to a low-carbon economy by setting a new EUR 500 billion sustainable finance target by 2030.The bank aims to align its portfolios...more
Diamond Paints wins two awards at Corporate Philanthropy Awards 2024 - Business & Finance - Business Recorder.Minister of State for Finance, Revenue, and Power, Ali Pervaiz Malik, served as the Chief...more
As states approve new school choice laws, anti-school choice forces lie in wait to file suit.Donors need to support education entrepreneurs who have a vision to launch or expand a private school...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Rockefeller Family Fund, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Packard Foundation, Durfee Foundation, Ruth Mott Foundation, Walton Family Foundation 
The stories behind family philanthropy in America could rival any epic novel or prime-time drama.They have a large family presence in the sector, meaning more than a few family members and/or...more
Foundation: Colorado Trust 
Six SLV nonprofits awarded grants from The Colorado Trust.Alamosa Citizen: Team of Empowered Allies: This new nonprofit is dedicated to educating and empowering people by addressing the impacts of...more
The Volta Flood and Drought Management (VFDM) project has the ambition to provide the first large scale and transboundary implementation of integrated flood and drought management strategies.The...more
The VIP Volunteers: Ed and Leanne Barnett Dedicate Nearly 40 years to Volunteering USEA.Ed has ridden in four USEA American Eventing Championships.Leanne is a national examiner and a chief horse...more
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Is Corporate Philanthropy Dead?
Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz, Chief Operating Officer, Turkish Philanthropy Funds, writes that philanthropy often solves the very problems that stems from market failure. Some social issues, however, cannot be tackled by questioning the return on investment.
