Not Just for Jewish Groups: Why This Bay Area Foundation is Open to Secular Grantees

Not Just for Jewish Groups: Why This Bay Area Foundation is Open to Secular Grantees

The Jewish philanthropy movement remains strong in America, yet many nonprofits write off these types of foundations as potential funding sources. The Jim Joseph Foundation is now a bit more accessible. 

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What's the Deal With This Real Estate Billionaire's Philanthropy?

Jeff Greene and his wife Mei Sze signed the Giving Pledge but money isn't exactly gushing out of their foundation. We explore the real estate billionaire's interests and what to expect in terms of giving. 

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Here's Another Apollo Global Billionaire To Keep An Eye On

Here's Another Apollo Global Billionaire To Keep An Eye On
Apollo Global Management recently posted around $163 billion in assets. We've written about a few of the firm's billionaire cofounders before. How about another? We take a look at Joshua Harris and his wife Marjorie's emerging philanthropy.
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Multiregional: A Hollywood Producer’s Philanthropy Focuses on Several Cities

Hollywood TV producer Thomas C. Werner's philanthropy not only involves Boston and Los Angeles, but several other cities in the U.S. We take a look at this family's multiregional giving.

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Who has Tad Taube Been Giving His Fortune to in the Bay Area?

Who has Tad Taube Been Giving His Fortune to in the Bay Area?

Although Taube has dabbled in arts and culture, health and public policy giving as well, Jewish life is still the name of the game with this funder. We look at his recent local grants.

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The Gottesmans: A Billionaire Family That Supports Jewish Organizations

The Gottesmans: A Billionaire Family That Supports Jewish Organizations
David Gottesman was an early investor in Berkshire Hathaway and also did well with his own investment company. Now his family strongly supports Jewish causes in the United States and Israel. We take a look.
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