Forgive, Forget, Receive: Why (Most) Toxic Donors Get a Second Chance

Forgive, Forget, Receive: Why (Most) Toxic Donors Get a Second Chance

A year after South Dakota declined to press charges against T. Denny Sanford, organizations have welcomed the billionaire back into the fold. We look at the complex calculus that goes into accepting support from “toxic” donors.

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On Veterans Day, Who’s Standing Up for Those Who’ve Served?

On Veterans Day, Who’s Standing Up for Those Who’ve Served?

A small but dedicated group of funders—corporate, individual and family—backs veterans issues. On Veterans Day, we take a look at the key players and what they’re supporting, from job training to therapeutic psychedelics.

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Philanthropy’s Leader in the Fight Against Lyme Disease Launches a Dedicated Treatment Center

Philanthropy’s Leader in the Fight Against Lyme Disease Launches a Dedicated Treatment Center

With tick-borne diseases on the rise, the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation's $16 million pledge to Columbia University will fund a first-of-its-kind treatment center and research network for Lyme and related diseases.

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When Those Who Served Are Those Who Give: How a Family Foundation Supports Veterans

Donors who’ve served their country—or have a family member who did—are often generous to the veteran community. Here’s how a foundation headed by an Army vet is backing a policy push for veterans’ issues.

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Amid Competing Funding Priorities, Who’s Supporting the Nation’s Military Veterans?

Amid Competing Funding Priorities, Who’s Supporting the Nation’s Military Veterans?

As funders stretch to address COVID-19, a set of devoted foundations and corporations have kept their support for veterans steady. In fact, many have increased and adapted their funding in response to the pandemic. Here’s a roundup.

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Surprising? Not Really. A Look at That Big Gift to MoMA

Surprising? Not Really. A Look at That Big Gift to MoMA

Steve and Alex Cohen's philanthropy has become steadily more ambitious. It was only a matter of time before the art-loving couple made a move like their $50 million gift to a premier museum. 

 

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