Starting Early: A Quick Look at Jennifer Lawrence's Burgeoning Philanthropy
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Like young tech winners, today's stars are turning to philanthropy earlier and in a bigger way. A case in point: 26-year-old Jennifer Lawrence.
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Inside a Funder Collaborative Seeking Social Justice Through Pop Culture
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Popular entertainment has mass reach in the millions, but social justice funders don't usually pay it much attention. The Pop Culture Collaborative aims to change that. What's its game plan?
Read MoreSmall Casualties of War: Who Cares About Educating Refugee Kids?
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Nearly 4 million displaced children worldwide are not in school. George and Amal Clooney are part of a new funding partnership to give hope to Syrian refugee children. Who else is paying attention?
Read MoreWhich of Your Favorite '90s Bands is Giving Grants in the Southeast?
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The Hootie and the Blowfish Foundation recently gave a total of $90,000 to three charities in South Carolina. We look at how this foundation operates and the types of local causes it gravitates towards.
Read MoreA Travel Show Host Who Also Gives Locally in the Northwest
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If you’ve ever planned a trip to Europe, then you’re probably already familiar with travel expert Rick Steves. But we’ve noticed Steves dabbling quite a bit in the world of philanthropy, lately, too.
Read More"I Will Never Forget Where I Came From." Chia Pet Whiz Gives Back
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Joseph Pedott is the advertising legend behind two pop culture icons, the Chia Pet and the Clapper. Now, he's putting his wealth to use for kids in Chicago and San Francisco.
Read MoreCompton's Own: A Rapper Gives Big For Performing Arts
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While Dr. Dre's sale of Beats to Apple didn't quite make him a billionaire, the hip hop mogul netted plenty of cash. We take a look at Dre's emerging philanthropy, including a recent performing arts gift.
Read MoreHow Will Sam Simon’s Eccentric Philanthropy Translate to a Foundation?
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The wealthy creator of The Simpsons passed away in 2015 after a rush of last-minute big gifts. Now a foundation has emerged to back the causes he cared about, starting with animal rights.
Read MoreWhat Is Philanthropy? And Are These Stars Engaged In It?
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Is the measure of a philanthropist only what he or she donates to charity from their own personal assets? We look at that question amid claims that many celebrities don't give in a meaningful way.
Read MoreMeet the Renegade Positioning the Southwest as a Magnet for Filmmakers
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We rarely see an industry insider start a foundation to bring industry jobs to his respective corner of the country. Then again, there's nothing conventional about George R. R. Martin.
Read MoreIn Formation: A Singer's Philanthropy Hits a Higher Note
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It has taken some time for Beyoncé’s giving to catch up to the level of thoughtfulness and precision on display in her artistic work. A new scholars initiative points to a growing intentionality.
Read MoreA Long Island Media Mogul Supports Health, Education & More
/Long Island billionaire media mogul Charles Dolan and family focus much of their giving on the New York City area. Health is one interest. We tell you about that and others.
Read MoreMay the Force Be Less White: A Movie Mogul's Commitment to Diversity in Film
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Giving 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 MoreFrom Rappers to Tech Companies: Who's Getting into Education Funding in Chicago?
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With Chicago's schools facing major funding shortfalls, we look at how local education support is coming from some unexpected places.
Read MoreIn Plankton We Trust: How Spongebob's Creator Does His Philanthropy
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SpongeBob Squarepants creator Stephen Hillenburg recently announced that he's been diagnosed with ALS. With Hillenburg in the news, we take a look at giving from him and his wife Karen.
Read MoreMultiregional: 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.
Read MoreAnswer: A Legendary Gameshow Host Focuses His Giving on Scholarships, the Arts, and More
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Longtime host Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has racked in quite a bit of money through the years, He and his wife steer a family foundation. We take a look at some of this giving.
Read MoreWhat's It Look Like to Put Prize Money Behind the Ideals of "Star Trek?"
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The new Roddenberry Prize invited pretty much anyone in any field to apply, as long as they’re after a “boldly better future.” So who landed these hefty awards?
Read MoreIt's Personal: A Look at a Campus Arts Gift by a Former Hollywood Power Player
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While most of the giving of Michael Eisner, the former CEO of Disney, is focused in Los Angeles, he hasn't forgotten where he went to school—far away, in Ohio.
Read MoreWhy is Matt Damon Encouraging Everyone to “Buy a Lady a Drink?”
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Damon is among the handful of celebrity philanthropists who's really moved the needle on his cause, clean water. So what's he up to now, in working with a beer company?
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