Art is for Everybody: Keith Haring’s Artistic and Philanthropic Legacy Lives on at the Broad

Art is for Everybody: Keith Haring’s Artistic and Philanthropic Legacy Lives on at the Broad

Keith Haring remains a powerful force in contemporary art, long after his passing in 1990. He was also an influential activist and philanthropist. A new exhibit in Los Angeles explores Haring’s art and lasting impact.

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Slow Government Payments Are One Barrier to Nonprofit Stability. Can Philanthropy Help?

Slow Government Payments Are One Barrier to Nonprofit Stability. Can Philanthropy Help?

From reimbursement delays to red tape, cumbersome contracts between nonprofits and government are often a burden, a new report finds. Here’s how that impacts philanthropy — and what private funders can do to help.

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“No Going Back.” Funders Chart a Path to an Equitable Los Angeles, Post-Pandemic

“No Going Back.” Funders Chart a Path to an Equitable Los Angeles, Post-Pandemic

Some of Los Angeles’ biggest funders assembled a coalition of local leaders to address equity amid the pandemic fallout. The collective just released a bold and far-reaching plan for the region’s future.

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Inflection Point: Taking Stock of Philanthropy and the Charter School Movement

Inflection Point: Taking Stock of Philanthropy and the Charter School Movement

Conversations with top backers of the charter school movement reveal that while some foundations are doubling down on these schools, others are pulling back or rethinking their strategies. We take a deep dive into a funding landscape in flux.

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What Does Eli Broad's Retirement Mean for Education Reform?

What Does Eli Broad's Retirement Mean for Education Reform?

One of the hardest charging and most controversial K-12 reform funders has said he's retiring. But don't expect the heavy flow of dollars from the Broad Foundation to ebb anytime soon.

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What's Next for This Darling of Charter School Funders?

What's Next for This Darling of Charter School Funders?

New York City charter school network Success Academy has reeled in tens of millions of dollars in gifts from top philanthropists and just won a prize from the Broad Foundation. Bigger things may lie ahead.

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