The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation recently passed a major milestone — $1 billion in giving since it started in 1995. At 81, Arthur Blank looks back on years of support for democracy, the environment, Atlanta and more.
Read MoreAs devastating casualties mount in Israel and Gaza, a number of foundations, major donors, corporations and pooled fundraising efforts are channeling support to the region. Here’s an overview of the funding response to date.
Read MoreVoters stood up to threats against democracy in the midterms, but the fight continues, including ongoing legal battles. Here are three funders who decided to back litigation in defense of free and fair elections.
Read MoreThe billionaire Home Depot co-founder has promised to ramp up his philanthropy over the coming years—and the environment is one of three core priorities his foundation recently identified. What can we expect?
Read MoreGrowing numbers of America’s super-wealthy are wading into giving to avert the climate crisis. Here’s a list of billionaires who are just getting started in climate funding, or otherwise signaling greater potential giving ahead.
Read MoreA small but dedicated group of funders—corporate, individual and family—backs veterans issues. On Veterans Day, we take a look at the key players and what they’re supporting, from job training to therapeutic psychedelics.
Read MoreHome Depot co-founder Arthur Blank isn’t known for his progressive giving, but it looks like that’s changing. With a focus on the battleground state of Georgia, his foundation is leaning into the fight for an inclusive democracy.
Read MoreBlank recently made two multimillion-dollar gifts in the healthcare space, building on years of giving. In a conversation with IP, he reflects on his latest donations, his new book, and where he sees his philanthropy heading next.
Read MoreMany college grads are buried in debt or even unemployed at a time when well-paying skilled trade jobs are going unfilled. More funders see an opportunity in this dichotomy, including the foundations of two Home Depot billionaires.
Read MoreFor the first time, the Atlanta-based foundation of Arthur M. Blank is engaging in major overseas grantmaking, joining other hometown leaders in supporting financial inclusion for women and girls in Malawi, Tanzania and Nigeria.
Read MoreIt’s easy to get discouraged by how much STEAM education is struggling in the American South, but the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is on the case with its Pipeline Project.
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