Backed by a Big Fortune, This Foundation Is Supporting Small Rural Communities in the West

Backed by a Big Fortune, This Foundation Is Supporting Small Rural Communities in the West

The foundation of Edward Jaramillo and Amy Wyss, daughter of billionaire donor Hansjörg Wyss, gives in several small communities across the Mountain West. The funder prides itself on accessibility and a fast process.

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The D.C. Power List: The Most Influential Philanthropists Shaping National Policy

The D.C. Power List: The Most Influential Philanthropists Shaping National Policy

Top philanthropists have become ever more adept at working the levers of power in order to shape federal policy. Here are the living donors who wield the most influence in the nation’s capital.

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Who’s Supporting a Project to Save Limbs and Futures After Traumatic Injury?

Who’s Supporting a Project to Save Limbs and Futures After Traumatic Injury?

Serious injuries exert a worldwide toll that often escapes the spotlight, with poorer countries bearing the brunt of the problem. Here’s how a group of funders is bankrolling an effort to train surgeons to respond.

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Recapping a Big Week in Green Funding: a $5 Billion Pledge, Major Divestment News and More

Recapping a Big Week in Green Funding: a $5 Billion Pledge, Major Divestment News and More

Climate Week brought major developments in environmental philanthropy, including a massive biodiversity pledge, a divestment milestone, and new investment funds for the climate-conscious. Here’s what you need to know.

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Where a $1 Billion Pledge for the Environment is Headed So Far

Where a $1 Billion Pledge for the Environment is Headed So Far

Hansjörg Wyss has been an environmental donor to watch for many years, gradually expanding his philanthropy and public profile. The billionaire is carrying out a major pledge to increase his giving. Here’s what we know. 

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