Many undocumented immigrants could win the right to stay with appropriate legal help. As funders ramp up efforts in this area, some of these new funds are flowing to the Catholic Legal Immigration Network.
Read MoreAmong those funders leading the push back against Trump policies are philanthropists with immigrant roots. At least one foundation of a corporation started by an immigrant is also in this fight.
Read MoreThe Bush Foundation backs community programs in the Midwest with recurring themes of diversity and equity. Lately, it’s been supporting local immigrant communities that have come under fire.
Read MoreThe mix of funders worried about America's vast gaps by race in wealth and income is getting more diverse and interesting. That said, we're not surprised to see who's writing some of the biggest checks.
Read MoreAn economic conservative with deep connections in Florida business and entertainment, Mike Fernandez is the latest billionaire to back advocacy work aimed at thwarting the Trump agenda.
Read MoreThe Christensen Fund is a unique family foundation that backs environmental and cultural work, with a focus on indigenous peoples and food sovereignty, including in the American Southwest.
Read MoreSmall and controversial, the Center for Immigration Studies is now an influential player in Washington. Most of its funding comes from just one foundation that also bankrolls other anti-immigration groups.
Read MoreAnother study finds that having teachers of color helps improve the academic performance and high school completion rates of African American students, especially boys. Who's funding in this area?
Read MoreCora Mirikitani, president of Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, talks about the group's strategy to galvanize more giving in this community, along with new partnerships.
Read MoreGiving to promote diversity has lately been gaining steam. Recently, the biggest donors in this space, George Lucas and his partner Mellody Hobson, stepped up again.
Read MoreWant to see an example of a funder that went beyond paying lip service to the concepts of diversity and inclusion? Take a look at how Dance/USA changed its ways.
Read MoreThe sharp upward spike in hate incidents following the election has created a climate of fear for many. Funders have been responding with grants and initiatives, including some newcomers to this space.
Read MoreAmid stepped-up deportations and mounting panic, new grant money is flowing to legal and advocacy groups, especially in Southern California, where a million undocumented immigrants live.
Read MoreNews out of D.C. provides a striking example of how one school grappling with its past can build for a better future thanks, in part, to foundation assistance.
Read MoreSome of the best legal minds in the nation are in the academy, and donors who figure out how to bring that firepower to bear on public debates—like immigration—can have a big impact. Here's an example.
Read MoreThe Brooklyn Community Foundation recently launched an Immigrant Rights Fund with initial grants going out to a range of nonprofits. What's the plan, here?
Read MoreThe Oscar nominees are finally more diverse this year. And within the film industry itself, one power couple is taking a stand on diversity, and putting up new funding, too: Will and Jada Smith.
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Colin Kaepernick’s name has been in the news lately, as the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers takes a stand (or rather a knee) for racial justice. He's engaged in philanthropy for the cause, too.
Read MoreBillionaire siblings Jon and Pat Stryker are both known for their progressive philanthropy. But where did these values come from? Jon offers IP some insights in explaining a recent gift for a new lynching memorial.
Read MoreThe Brooklyn Community Foundation continues to be at the forefront of backing community-based groups with a racial justice lense. Grants for youth are key to its strategy.
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