Six Problems Philanthropy Barely Tried to Solve in 2023

Six Problems Philanthropy Barely Tried to Solve in 2023

To some extent, trying and failing to solve big problems comes with the territory of philanthropy. But sometimes, funders fail even to try, paying scant attention to issues well worth their dollars. Here are examples from this year.

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What's Next for the Weingart Foundation?

What's Next for the Weingart Foundation?

A longtime Los Angeles grantmaking institution, the Weingart Foundation has thoroughly committed itself to addressing the region’s stark inequalities. As part of that process, it’s also looking inward.

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What is Philanthropy Doing to Take on Racial Segregation in Housing? What Should it Do?

What is Philanthropy Doing to Take on Racial Segregation in Housing? What Should it Do?

There is growing interest in segregation, a problem that is closely linked to a range of inequities. But funding has remained scarce for nonprofits engaged in this work. Here’s how funders can do more to challenge entrenched patterns of segregation.

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