The leader of the sunsetting foundation, which was set up by her mother, Diana Blank, joined us for a rare interview. Hear about what she’s learned on the journey to spending it all.
Read MoreBen Chestnut and Dan Kurzius are netting $5 billion apiece from the sale of Mailchimp to Intuit. Who are these Atlanta-based tech winners, and what might we expect from their philanthropy in the years ahead?
Read MoreWe sat down with Home Depot cofounder Bernie Marcus, who explained his deep interests in autism research, veterans causes, and his plan to spend down and shutter his foundation, “as it should be.”
Read MoreAtlanta is a thriving center of Black art, but regional arts funding overwhelmingly backs white-led organizations. In this guest opinion, advocates outline efforts to confront the problem, and call on the nation to do the same.
Read MoreHere’s what organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region should know about the Norfolk Southern Foundation and how to get involved as a potential grantee.
Read MoreAs impact investing gains steam, a broader array of foundations are exploring how this strategy can advance their missions. Health legacy funders are the latest to get in on the action, including the Atlanta-based Healthcare Georgia Foundation.
Read MoreAtlanta has the highest level of income inequality of any city in America, with nearly half of residents in its Westside area living in poverty. The SunTrust Foundation is part of a new collaboration that’s coming together to try to turn things around.
Read MoreAlthough the Clark and Ruby Baker Foundation is best known as a supporterr of Methodist-affiliated groups, it is also a key funder to know for nonprofit construction needs of all kinds in Georgia.
Read MoreArby’s is more than just a fast-food restaurant; it also has a philanthropic foundation that awards grants. Here are three things to know about Arby’s Foundation giving in the Southeastern U.S.
Read MoreThere's a lot of new wealth in Atlanta and plenty of civic pride. But despite the city's progressive reputation, deep inequities endure, and grantmakers could do much more to close the gaps.
Read MoreAtlanta’s got some major parks philanthropy in the works, but there’s also a modest grantmaking program doing the overlooked work of helping neighborhoods spaces in need. What's the lesson?
Read MoreThe nation's top donor-advised fund, which made a staggering 849,000 grants in 2016, has crunched its data to analyze what giving looks like in different regions of the U.S. It's worth paying attention.
Read MoreDid you know that Georgia Power is the fourth-largest corporate funder in the state in terms of giving? We highlight this foundation's recent local giving in five focus areas in Georgia.
Read MoreThe James M. Cox Foundation is known as a big parks and gardens funder around Atlanta, and a new $2 million commitment further solidifies its position.
Read MoreCasey is well known for its extensive national grantmaking to help support kids and families living in poverty. But it's also deeply involved in anti-poverty work in Atlanta, bringing a strong racial lens.
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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