Where’s the Bezos Day One Fund’s Latest Homelessness Support Going?

Where’s the Bezos Day One Fund’s Latest Homelessness Support Going?

The Bezos Earth Fund gets more press, but the Amazon magnate’s other philanthropy still gives out a hefty chunk of change each year. Here’s a look at its most recent round of support for homeless families, totaling $117.55 million.

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Tough Problem, Deep Pockets: Parsing Bezos Philanthropy's Initial Steps on Homelessness

Tough Problem, Deep Pockets: Parsing Bezos Philanthropy's Initial Steps on Homelessness

While Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos’ separation is making headlines, a slew of grants announced last fall by their Day 1 Families Fund made the couple among the nation’s largest givers for homelessness. How’s that playing out so far?

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In Leadership Picks, Clues About the Education Plans of Top Tech Philanthropists

In Leadership Picks, Clues About the Education Plans of Top Tech Philanthropists

The founders of Amazon and Facebook both plan to give away billions for education. With these efforts still in an early phase, we’re keeping a close eye on the leaders these philanthropists are tapping to advance their ambitious goals—including two recent executive hires.

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Jeff Bezos is Doing Smart Philanthropy. Now He Needs to Show Real Moral Leadership

Jeff Bezos is Doing Smart Philanthropy. Now He Needs to Show Real Moral Leadership

As Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos turn to large-scale giving, they’re targeting two urgent but neglected areas. That’s smart. But if Jeff is really worried about inequality, his real power lies in changing how Amazon operates.

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