This Coalition of Funders Aims to Cool the Culture War Flames and Protect Public Schools

This Coalition of Funders Aims to Cool the Culture War Flames and Protect Public Schools

A coalition of seven funders has been working to support grassroots resistance to organized attacks on public schools. Are they having an impact?

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What the Jonathan And Kathleen Altman Foundation Supports in New Mexico

What the Jonathan And Kathleen Altman Foundation Supports in New Mexico

The Santa Fe-based Jonathan And Kathleen Altman Foundation can be a challenging funder to get to know because of its limited transparency and online presence. Here are some key facts to keep in mind.

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A Conversation with Jeffreen Hayes, Executive Director of Chicago-Based Arts Funder Threewalls

A Conversation with Jeffreen Hayes, Executive Director of Chicago-Based Arts Funder Threewalls

Dr. Jeffreen Hayes heads the Chicago-based arts organization and grantmaker Threewalls. We chatted with her to discuss her career trajectory, why she’s optimistic about the state of philanthropy, and more.

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With a Higher Ed Partnership, a New Foundation Is Spotlighting Indigenous History and Culture

With a Higher Ed Partnership, a New Foundation Is Spotlighting Indigenous History and Culture

The Gochman Family Foundation is a new grantmaker founded in 2021. Here’s a look at how it’s joining forces with the Open Society Foundations to launch new Indigenous arts and history programs at Bard College.

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Getting to Know the Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation’s Arizona Giving

Getting to Know the Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation’s Arizona Giving

As an overview for Arizona grantseekers, here are a few things to know about the Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation right now.

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Understanding the Boulder County Arts Alliance's Colorado Grantmaking

Understanding the Boulder County Arts Alliance's Colorado Grantmaking

Here’s a closer look at the Boulder County Arts Alliance’s local grantmaking and programming in Colorado.

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Getting to Know the Crystal Trust’s Grantmaking in Delaware

Getting to Know the Crystal Trust’s Grantmaking in Delaware

Here are a few things to know about the Crystal Trust and how it makes the small state of Delaware a big priority with its annual grantmaking.

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How and Where the Sam L. Cohen Foundation Gives in the Northeast

How and Where the Sam L. Cohen Foundation Gives in the Northeast

One of the best foundations to know in Maine is the Sam L. Cohen Foundation, a funder with broad interests and a narrow geographic focus. Here’s an overview of the foundation and the best ways to approach it.

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Building Gender Justice Through Culture: A New Fund Takes Shape

Building Gender Justice Through Culture: A New Fund Takes Shape

A $10 million, multi-funder initiative that launched this summer seeks to cultivate gender justice through cultural change. It’s part of a broader movement that focuses on the day-to-day stories of people experiencing gender oppression.

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Accessing the Arts: What This Means for a Big Philadelphia Funder

Accessing the Arts: What This Means for a Big Philadelphia Funder

Even as other priorities clamor for attention, big city foundations have stuck with funding for the arts. A case in point is the William Penn Foundation, which aims to increase access to high-quality artistic and cultural experiences across Philadelphia.

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