Surging billionaire wealth again forms the backdrop to Forbes’ updated philanthropy scores for 2023. The question remains: Will the super-rich ever get around to giving at the scale they claim they’re aiming for?
Read MoreThe “philanthropic LLC” — not a legal category, by the way — has swiftly gained popularity among billionaire donors who want to keep their options open. Levels of transparency vary widely. Here’s a rundown.
Read MoreJack Dorsey’s star has faded somewhat since he became a high-profile megadonor back in 2021, but his philanthropy is still going strong. We take a look at what Start Small is backing these days.
Read MoreThe Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is supporting a plan to provide direct cash payments to expectant mothers and their newborns in Flint, Michigan. Organizers are asking other funders to step up and back the program.
Read MoreIt’s easy to be optimistic about billionaire philanthropy in a bull market. But as a growing roster of examples shows, giving predicated on rising stock prices—particularly if it’s a single company—is risky business, mostly for grantees.
Read MoreLast April, Jack Dorsey unveiled a plan to give away $1 billion via a Square stock donation, starting with organizations responding to the pandemic. Here are eight points gleaned from his foray into mega-giving.
Read MoreAdvocacy funding from Silicon Valley winners has played a major part in the ongoing mainstreaming of guaranteed income, even as direct cash goes mainstream in both philanthropy and government. But not everyone’s thrilled.
Read MoreMacKenzie Scott’s debut as a mega-donor earned her a great deal of praise, including here at Inside Philanthropy. But $6 billion in a single year also demands serious scrutiny. Here are some big questions we have about Scott’s giving.
Read MoreMayors for a Guaranteed Income is supporting local pilot projects and setting the groundwork for federal advocacy. Jack Dorsey is the initiative’s main benefactor, having contributed $18 million this year.
Read MoreThe list of the top COVID-19 relief funders includes some big names you might expect, and one surprise—a relative newcomer to the tech industry elite and high-dollar philanthropy. We unpack ByteDance’s $427 million in giving so far.
Read MoreMillions of Americans faced food insecurity even before the pandemic hit. Now, with schools out and unemployment rising, the situation is growing dire for many. How are foundations, corporations and individual donors stepping up?
Read MoreAt a time when the nation needs them more than ever, the billionaire class is beginning to respond with historic commitments. But that largesse promises to further amplify their status and influence. So what do we really want here?
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