August 03, 2022

Funding for Mathematics Research is Scarce. A Big Gift Underscores the Potential Impact for Donors

August 03, 2022/ Paul Karon

Two donor couples split a $70 million gift to a Berkeley-based math research institute. It’s the largest unrestricted donation to a U.S. math institute, and a reminder of the important role a small number of funders play in the field.

April 24, 2018

Another Tech Company Steps Up Its Giving for K-12 STEM Education

April 24, 2018/ Caitlin Reilly

There’s a new tech giver on the scene. Well, it’s an old funder with a new endowment. Here’s a look at Akamai Foundation’s expanding grantmaking.

August 26, 2017

Calculated Giving: With Federal Funds Shrinking, Math Sciences Funders Step Up

August 26, 2017/ Mike Scutari

These are dark days for math researchers who depend on government funds. So it's a good thing that "quant" philanthropists have been writing some very big checks, lately.