Why This Major Funder Wants to Send More Kids to Summer Camp

Why This Major Funder Wants to Send More Kids to Summer Camp

Summer camps don’t get a lot of attention from big foundations, but Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies believes they can improve mental health, ease loneliness and isolation, and foster healthy development.

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How a Transformative Educational Experience Led to a Tech Winner’s Huge Surprise Bequest

How a Transformative Educational Experience Led to a Tech Winner’s Huge Surprise Bequest

Franklin Antonio, who died last year, was cofounder and chief scientist at semiconductor giant Qualcomm. He left $200 million to Summer Science Program, which introduces talented teens to advanced research.

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How a Foundation Mobilized to Keep Jewish Summer Camps Afloat During COVID

How a Foundation Mobilized to Keep Jewish Summer Camps Afloat During COVID

When the pandemic shut down Jewish summer camps nationwide, the Foundation for Jewish Camp went into action to keep programs running. It’s a good example of how intermediaries can coordinate in specific funding niches.

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