At the age of 64, with a $20 billion fortune and no heirs, Allen has a lot of work to do in moving money out the door. So why not scale up science and research at his hometown public university?
Read MoreAs one of America's largest tech fortunes is harnessed to philanthropy, lots of people want to know how, where, and when this money would start to flow. More hints are now coming in.
Read MoreNowhere has the role of wealthy donors in advancing charters loomed larger in recent years than in Washington State. We look at the latest chapter in an ongoing saga.
Read MoreA seemingly humdrum gift to fund a new computer science building underscores the growing role of corporate philanthropy in developing human capital—and growing the economy.
Read MoreWhen it comes to supporting communities, Boeing isn't just about science. It's also committed to the arts. That commitment varies by region. Here's a look.
Read MoreThe Pacific Northwest is yet another place where inequality has soared in recent decades. Now one of Oregon's biggest funders, Meyer Memorial Trust, is putting this challenge at the center of it work.
Read MoreAmid state budget cuts, it's important to watch how private money is reshaping public universities. One top case study: the University of Oregon, which just landed another huge gift from Phil Knight.
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