Women are wielding more power in philanthropy than ever before — as mega-donors, organization leaders, and catalysts. To spotlight these power players, we’ve compiled our most extensive list of women making an impact in the sector today.
Read MoreFour federal bills in recent years unlocked massive federal spending, much of which will flow through nonprofits. How is philanthropy supporting groups on the ground as they apply for funds?
Read MoreReflecting sector-wide trends, philanthropies threw their weight behind two collaborative global development efforts, seeking to bolster citizen engagement and shift power to those close to the ground.
Read MoreSome of the largest foundations backing climate action have created a three-year funding effort to support access to huge federal spending on the horizon. Here’s a rundown of who’s involved and where the money’s going.
Read MoreA pledge to help Indigenous people protect the world’s tropical forests is moving millions, but so far, most of the money isn’t going to Indigenous-led groups. Participants call it “quite alarming” and hope to see that change.
Read MoreThe Packard Foundation has been funding reproductive rights and health for more than 50 years, and has awarded millions in additional emergency grants this year. Here’s what it funds, including a closer look at a few key grantees.
Read MoreTwo years after a historic summer, Inside Philanthropy gathered data on 11 major foundations’ racial justice commitments. Here’s a pledge-by-pledge rundown of how much money is moving and where it’s headed so far.
Read MoreFollowing the summer of 2020, major foundations moved hundreds of millions to BIPOC-led groups, mostly in general support. But the work has just begun. Here’s what movement leaders say they need from the sector next.
Read MoreIn the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, philanthropies committed billions to racial equity. Two years on, how much money has moved? Where has it gone? In this special report, IP charts the progress of 11 major foundation pledges.
Read MoreThese legacy foundations are among the top grantmakers giving toward conservation, curbing pollution and improving agriculture in the United States. See who’s on the list.
Read MoreThe David and Lucile Packard Foundation will provide $100 million to the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford to modernize and enhance care for mothers and infants — and carry on Lucile Packard’s legacy.
Read MoreIn IP's weekly briefings, we provide an overview of what's happening in a particular area of philanthropy. This week, we look at funding for reproductive health, rights and justice. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreOne year in, participatory grantmaking project Mosaic offers insights into what it looks like when environmental groups direct funding. Leaders point to powerful collaborative projects and new movement infrastructure.
Read MoreAs the rich get richer, the descendants of the uber-wealthy will shape the world of philanthropy for decades to come. As such, we’ve compiled our first extensive list of the heirs to family wealth who are making waves in the sector.
Read MoreThe latest round of one of the world’s richest environmental awards shows a path for philanthropy to back riskier ideas. Learn who won and how they were chosen.
Read MoreIndigenous peoples are some of the world’s best land stewards, but receive a tiny fraction of related funding. Five nations and 17 funders are pledging a historic sum, although questions remain about where the money will go.
Read MoreDeanna Gomby, president and CEO of the Heising-Simons Foundation, has more than 30 years of experience in philanthropy and early childhood issues. We discuss her influences, her outlook on the field and more.
Read MoreThis year, the David and Lucille Packard Foundation's Fellows for Science and Engineering selected 20 new recipients for the prestigious grant. Nearly half of the new fellows are women, a record number for the program.
Read MoreWhile a handful of funders have been champions of abortion rights and access, philanthropy has failed to back the movement sufficiently, according to advocates and grantmakers we spoke with. Here’s how it can improve.
Read MoreJustice Outside’s new regranting program is channeling funds to grassroots groups, offering a potential model for environmental funders new and old that are looking to support front-line organizations.
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