The Growth of Green Regrantors: Tracking an Evolving Ecosystem of Funding Intermediaries

The Growth of Green Regrantors: Tracking an Evolving Ecosystem of Funding Intermediaries

With more dollars heading toward environmental issues, we’ve seen an explosion of pooled funds seeking to help donors engage with complex problems and front-line communities. IP’s taking stock of this important space.

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Seven Questions with Anna Lappé, Incoming Head of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food

Seven Questions with Anna Lappé, Incoming Head of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food

The author and food movement leader will lead this 27-member group in transforming global food systems. She’s wary of philanthropy’s history but sees “huge potential.”

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The Evolution of the Woodcock Foundation: A Progressive Family Funder Branches Out

The Evolution of the Woodcock Foundation: A Progressive Family Funder Branches Out

As this family foundation heads into its third generation, it’s backing social enterprises, taking on new issue areas, and exploring practices like impact investing and trust-based philanthropy.

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Gordon Moore's Philanthropy Was Rooted in a Fundamental Optimism About Science and Tech

Gordon Moore's Philanthropy Was Rooted in a Fundamental Optimism About Science and Tech

Computer technology pioneer Gordon Moore died last week at age 94. His legacy includes the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation — and a dedication to the idea that scientific progress can change the world.

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New Study Underscores Longstanding, Persistent Biases in Green Grantmaking

New Study Underscores Longstanding, Persistent Biases in Green Grantmaking

A new study from pioneering environmental justice researcher Dr. Dorceta Taylor reaffirms funding imbalances that those in the movement have lamented for years.

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Can Philanthropy Curb the Growing Threat of Wildfire? West Coast Funders Are Giving It a Shot

Can Philanthropy Curb the Growing Threat of Wildfire? West Coast Funders Are Giving It a Shot

For a century, communities in the Western U.S. have worked hard to prevent and extinguish wildfires. But residents may have to learn to get along with a certain amount of fire. A few funders are navigating this tricky territory.

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A Family Foundation Tapping a Fast Food Fortune Just Got a Lot Richer. Here’s What to Expect

A Family Foundation Tapping a Fast Food Fortune Just Got a Lot Richer. Here’s What to Expect

The foundation of Peter Buck and his wife Carmen, both deceased, recently inherited a 50% stake in Subway, which could be worth billions. Here’s what we know about the family’s philanthropy and interests.

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Who’s Betting Big on Sustainable Agriculture? Here Are Some of the Key Funders

Who’s Betting Big on Sustainable Agriculture? Here Are Some of the Key Funders

This growing field of philanthropy is attracting funders interested in everything from climate change to children’s health. Here’s a list of some of the most influential players.

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What We Learned From a Deep Dive into Funding for Conservation, Pollution and Agriculture

What We Learned From a Deep Dive into Funding for Conservation, Pollution and Agriculture

For our latest State of American Philanthropy report, we spoke to more than a dozen experts and dove into the latest data about conservation, pollution and agriculture funding. Here are the key takeaways.

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Regenerative Agriculture Is Having a Moment. Here's How the Rockefeller Foundation's Pitching In

Regenerative Agriculture Is Having a Moment. Here's How the Rockefeller Foundation's Pitching In

With a new slate of grants, Rockefeller wants to scale up holistic agriculture practices to improve food production systems, mitigate climate change and help the planet heal — all while empowering Indigenous people.

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How Both ENDS Director Danielle Hirsch Is Using Philanthropy, Advocacy and More to Shift Power

How Both ENDS Director Danielle Hirsch Is Using Philanthropy, Advocacy and More to Shift Power

Both ENDS is a Netherlands-based organization that is challenging power dynamics in philanthropy in a number of ways. Director Danielle Hirsch talks about the group’s journey, its approach and why discomfort is a good thing.

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Six Questions for Michael Roberts, President and CEO of First Nations Development Institute

Six Questions for Michael Roberts, President and CEO of First Nations Development Institute

Michael Roberts heads First Nations Development Institute, which seeks to improve economic conditions for Native Americans. We chatted with him about the best advice he’s ever received, the perils of “racial equity fatigue,” and more.

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Green Middleweights: 25 Prominent, Mid-Sized Environmental Grantmakers

Green Middleweights: 25 Prominent, Mid-Sized Environmental Grantmakers

We previously compiled the top 25 green funders based on 2021 giving data. Today, we round up the next 25 on the list — a wide-ranging set of grantmakers who all gave $10 million or more to environmental causes.

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Green Heavyweights: The Nation’s 25 Largest Environmental Grantmakers

Green Heavyweights: The Nation’s 25 Largest Environmental Grantmakers

We compiled a list of the top green funders in the U.S., based on the most recent full year of giving data available. One big takeaway: Living billionaires now dominate the list.

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More Green Funders Than Ever Shared Diversity Data in 2022, but Most Still Avoiding the Sunlight

More Green Funders Than Ever Shared Diversity Data in 2022, but Most Still Avoiding the Sunlight

For six years now, Green 2.0 has been tracking the diversity of staff at environmental nonprofits and foundations. More are submitting data than ever, but overall participation — and diversity at the top — remain frustratingly low.

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Foundations and Governments Pledged $1.7 Billion to Indigenous Land Protection. How Are They Doing?

Foundations and Governments Pledged $1.7 Billion to Indigenous Land Protection. How Are They Doing?

A pledge to help Indigenous people protect the world’s tropical forests is moving millions, but so far, most of the money isn’t going to Indigenous-led groups. Participants call it “quite alarming” and hope to see that change.

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The Arcus Foundation's Dual Mission: Protecting LGBTQ People and Humans' Nearest Relations

The Arcus Foundation's Dual Mission: Protecting LGBTQ People and Humans' Nearest Relations

Founded by Jon Stryker, the Arcus Foundation funds in two seemingly disparate arenas: LGBTQ issues and the conservation of great apes and gibbons. As the foundation hones its strategy, social justice is a big theme.

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This Hedge Fund Billionaire’s Foundation Is a Black Box. Here's What We Know About His Giving

This Hedge Fund Billionaire’s Foundation Is a Black Box. Here's What We Know About His Giving

Stephen and Susan Mandel send 99.9% of their foundation giving to a donor-advised fund. But a trail of online acknowledgements paint a portrait of what they support — including many education and environment grantees.

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Patagonia Could Yield $100 Million a Year in Green Giving. Where Will the Money Go?

Patagonia Could Yield $100 Million a Year in Green Giving. Where Will the Money Go?

Now that the Chouinard family has donated their ownership of Patagonia to form a new grantmaking entity, what kind of groups might receive funding? We take a look at the company’s past philanthropy to pose a few possibilities.

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What Are Conservation, Pollution and Ag Funders Looking For Right Now? Fundraisers Weigh In

What Are Conservation, Pollution and Ag Funders Looking For Right Now? Fundraisers Weigh In

Fundraisers in these fields see opportunity and uncertainty, and many organizations are hiring to take advantage. Here are some major shifts they’ve highlighted in the funding landscape.

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