The Meyer Memorial Trust has been drawing attention for a recent overhaul it made with equity in mind. We take a look at how its green funding is playing out at a moment of flux in environmental grantmaking.
Read MorePhilanthropy and environmentalism are generally very white spaces. Which is why it's worth paying attention to this fellowship supporting environmental leaders from underrepresented communities.
Read MoreWith its rise in private wealth, China has a growing population of billionaire philanthropists. One such donor just committed $20 million to big cats, with plans ultimately to give $1.5 billion.
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 MoreThis environment experiment is a unique example of a passion project shepherded into existence by a private donor. It's also producing some useful research findings, which is why the donor is sticking with it.
Read MoreLivestock grazing practices affect a huge swath of land in the U.S., with far-reaching environmental consequences. Which is why a small grantmaker is zeroing in on this niche.
Read MoreThe National Park Foundation has ramped up private fundraising, and a big recent grant seeks to engage more students and teachers with the parks through science education.
Read MoreConservation needs research, but it also needs research to go beyond academic settings. Here's a foundation that supports early career scientists working on applied solutions to biodiversity threats.
Read MoreMars was one of the corporations that came out against Trump’s intention to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. Now, the candy and food maker is putting $1 billion to the climate cause.
Read MoreMike Bloomberg has been a major opponent of the Trump administration, especially its environmental agenda. His foundation is now helping state attorneys fight the federal government over rollbacks.
Read MoreA strength of philanthropy is its support of "out-there" ideas. A perfect example is the Buckminster Fuller Challenge, a long-running sustainability competition that seeks solutions from many fields.
Read MoreThe Packard Foundation is expanding its interest in agriculture’s environmental impact, informed by its global grantmaking, with a new program backing sustainable farming in Africa and Indonesia.
Read MoreSince 2013, the Overbrook Foundation has sought to make the environmental movement more impactful, focusing on equity and building alliances across issues.
Read MoreWe talk a lot about health and a lot about the environment, but what about the intersection of the two? IP recently spoke to Bay Area philanthropist Alison Carlson to find out about her Forsythia Foundation, which aims to reduce the harmful chemicals in our lives.
Read MoreThere’s a new green prize, backed by Pritzker money. Nominees range from scientists to activists, with a catch—all must be under 40. Who's in the running so far?
Read MoreWalton is one of the biggest funders of ocean and rivers work, with a keen interest in market-based strategies. Funding is down a bit, but still substantial. We check in on the latest grantmaking.
Read MoreThe Claneil Foundation has been making grants in the Philadelphia region and beyond for about 40 years. Its new strategy looks at three closely intertwined issues.
Read MoreThe Pisces Foundation has been building out niche green programs in water infrastructure, climate pollutants, and now, environmental education. Its leaders explain what Pisces is up to.
Read MoreThe Goldman Prize is one of our favorite philanthropic awards, highlighting unsung, courageous heroes in environmental activism. Here are a few things you might not know about the program.
Read MoreCrowdfunding is getting more specialized. A case in point: a new platform to raise funds for environmental projects called WorthWild.
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