Susie Buffett Plays a Critical Role in the Family’s Giving. Who Is She, and What Does She Fund?

Susie Buffett Plays a Critical Role in the Family’s Giving. Who Is She, and What Does She Fund?

If Warren Buffett ultimately channels more of his fortune to family philanthropies, we can expect his daughter Susie’s profile to grow. We take a closer look at this publicity-shy giver and her Sherwood Foundation.

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"The Need Is Here.” How One Regional Funder Is Stepping Up for Public Health

"The Need Is Here.” How One Regional Funder Is Stepping Up for Public Health

Woody and Gayle Hunt have deep ties in El Paso and the surrounding region. Through their family foundation, they’re boosting education in public health, one of many under-resourced healthcare priorities in the area.

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With Roe v. Wade Overturned, Who Is Funding the Fight for Abortion Rights and Access?

With Roe v. Wade Overturned, Who Is Funding the Fight for Abortion Rights and Access?

After the reversal of Roe v. Wade, there is more need than ever for philanthropy to step up for reproductive justice. Here’s a list of funders who are supporting abortion rights — including a couple of hopefuls.

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“Healthcare, Not a Crime.” How Ipas Backs Abortion Care Abroad, and What U.S. Funders Can Learn

“Healthcare, Not a Crime.” How Ipas Backs Abortion Care Abroad, and What U.S. Funders Can Learn

As the U.S. backslides on abortion rights, much of the rest of the world is moving in the other direction. Here’s one abortion care organization that’s been leading that charge, even as support from U.S. philanthropy remains lackluster.

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What's Going on with Philanthropy for Global Health?

What's Going on with Philanthropy for Global Health?

Philanthropy represents only a fraction of global health spending, and large foundations dominate U.S. giving for global health. Still, COVID-19 has led to an uptick, both from established funding leaders and others.

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IP Briefing: What’s Going on With Philanthropy for Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice in the U.S.?

IP Briefing: What’s Going on With Philanthropy for Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice in the U.S.?

In 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.

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How Philanthropy Fell Short in Protecting Abortion Rights—and What It Can Do Now

How Philanthropy Fell Short in Protecting Abortion Rights—and What It Can Do Now

While 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.

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A Quiet Giant, the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Gives Big for Reproductive Care

A Quiet Giant, the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Gives Big for Reproductive Care

Tapping a $90 billion fortune, the largest of the Buffett family foundations makes over $600 million a year in grants for contraception and abortion services in the U.S. and overseas. But looking inside this secretive institution isn’t easy.

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