How City Parks Foundation Channels Funds to Small Parks Nonprofits Across New York

How City Parks Foundation Channels Funds to Small Parks Nonprofits Across New York

Since the 1980s, the City Parks Foundation has supported New York’s parks and the programming they offer. With support from big donors, CPF created a fund that channels dollars to parks groups across the city.

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"The Time Is Now." How a Matching Gift Scholarship Challenge Came Together at Juilliard

"The Time Is Now." How a Matching Gift Scholarship Challenge Came Together at Juilliard

To ease affordability for talented students, the Jerome L. Greene Foundation and the Juilliard School spearheaded a matching program that raised $10 million for student scholarships. Here’s an inside look.

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An Overview of the G.A. Ackermann Memorial Fund’s New York City Funding

An Overview of the G.A. Ackermann Memorial Fund’s New York City Funding

Mary A. Ackermann established the fund in her will to support health and human services programming for underserved populations. Here are the essential details to know about the G.A. Ackerman Memorial Fund.

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After 35 Years, the Tow Foundation Reflects on the Past and Looks to the Future

After 35 Years, the Tow Foundation Reflects on the Past and Looks to the Future

After more than three decades, how does a family foundation engage multiple generations, adapt for emerging needs, and honor its origins? Here’s how one Connecticut-based funder is charting a path forward.

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A “Pretty Severe Education” in Raising Capital Dollars: What It Took to Get NYC’s Civic Hall Funded

A “Pretty Severe Education” in Raising Capital Dollars: What It Took to Get NYC’s Civic Hall Funded

Civic Hall, an 85,000-square-foot collaborative work and training facility, opened to the public on November 1. We heard from cofounder Andrew Rasiej about his seven-year effort to bring the project to fruition.

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A Conversation with Richard Buery, CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation

A Conversation with Richard Buery, CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation

The Robin Hood Foundation is one of New York’s leading antipoverty funders. We spoke with its CEO, Richard Buery, about his experiences growing up in the city and how they led to his current role.

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Funder Spotlight: How the Samuels Foundation Supports the Performing Arts and Healthy Aging

Funder Spotlight: How the Samuels Foundation Supports the Performing Arts and Healthy Aging

The New York City-based Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels Foundation supports performing arts organizations and seeks to improve quality of life for older adults. We take a closer look at its history, grantmaking and more.

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A Look at the Russell Berrie Foundation’s New Jersey Grantmaking

A Look at the Russell Berrie Foundation’s New Jersey Grantmaking

The Russell Berrie Foundation mostly has a local focus on New Jersey. To guide Tri-State grantseekers, here’s an overview of its approach to philanthropy.

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Here are Four Grantmakers Backing Rural Areas in New England and the Mid-Atlantic

Here are Four Grantmakers Backing Rural Areas in New England and the Mid-Atlantic

Large parts of New England and the Mid-Atlantic are rural and, despite proximity to large metropolitan areas, tend to receive less philanthropic attention. Here are some place-based funders supporting these areas.

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What Has Hedge Fund Billionaire David Tepper Been Up to Lately? Here’s a Rundown of His Giving

What Has Hedge Fund Billionaire David Tepper Been Up to Lately? Here’s a Rundown of His Giving

David Tepper, founder of Appaloosa Management, is worth $18.5 billion, and has a growing philanthropic footprint that spans New York and New Jersey, South Florida, and the Carolinas. Here are some key causes and grants.

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Where Have Daniel and Jane Och Been Giving Lately? Here's an Overview

Where Have Daniel and Jane Och Been Giving Lately? Here's an Overview

Hedge fund billionaire Daniel Och and his wife Jane have been prominent givers in New York City, backing Jewish organizations, spinal health, charter schools and more. Here’s a rundown and some recent developments.

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35 Years Later, What's New With NYC Anti-Poverty Giant Robin Hood?

35 Years Later, What's New With NYC Anti-Poverty Giant Robin Hood?

Since 1988, the Robin Hood Foundation has channeled Wall Street wealth to Gotham’s needy to the tune of $3 billion. Here’s a peek at the funder’s current outlook as it focuses on relief, recovery and rebuilding after COVID.

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After 40 Years, the North Star Fund Remains Highly Influential. Here's Why

After 40 Years, the North Star Fund Remains Highly Influential. Here's Why

This small, New York-based community foundation has been ahead of the game on everything from participatory grantmaking to stopping police brutality. It’s still making waves today.

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How the Debs Foundation Pursues Philanthropy in New York

How the Debs Foundation Pursues Philanthropy in New York

To help New York nonprofits get familiar with the local giving of Richard Debs and his wife, Barbara, here’s some important information to know about the Debs Foundation.

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How John and Kiendl Gordon Pursue Their Philanthropy in New York City

How John and Kiendl Gordon Pursue Their Philanthropy in New York City

Businessman John R. Gordon gives through a philanthropic foundation he founded with his wife, Kiendl. Here’s what we know about the New York City-focused John R. & Kiendl Dauphinot Gordon Fund.

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The Logan Legacy: Three Brothers Carry on the Philanthropic Work Their Parents Started

The Logan Legacy: Three Brothers Carry on the Philanthropic Work Their Parents Started

With roots in Chicago, the Logan brothers — Richard, Jonathan and Daniel — all have their own foundations. They’re each carrying on and evolving a long legacy of giving that began with their late parents, David and Reva Logan.

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Seven Questions for Amy Freitag, the New York Community Trust’s New President

Seven Questions for Amy Freitag, the New York Community Trust’s New President

In July, Amy Freitag assumed her role as only the fourth president in the New York Community Trust’s 97-year history. Freitag discusses the job so far, her influences, and her vision for what community foundations can accomplish.

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Julian Robertson’s Philanthropic Tiger Cubs: How Five Hedge Fund Founders Give

Julian Robertson’s Philanthropic Tiger Cubs: How Five Hedge Fund Founders Give

The hedge fund legend was famous for mentoring young managers, and a good number of his disciples have followed in his philanthropic footsteps. Here are the biggest of the bunch.

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How the Brooklyn Community Foundation Brings Grantmaking to the People

How the Brooklyn Community Foundation Brings Grantmaking to the People

Interest in participatory grantmaking has grown over time, but few have embraced it like the Brooklyn Community Foundation. Here’s a look at how BCF centers community decision-makers in its elder funding and elsewhere.

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What Does the Irma L. and Abram S. Croll Charitable Trust Support in NYC?

What Does the Irma L. and Abram S. Croll Charitable Trust Support in NYC?

Here are a few things to know about the Irma L. and Abram S. Croll Charitable Trust’s approach to grantmaking and how NYC grantseekers can get involved with this funder.

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