It's often hard to know what strings are attached to campus gifts since the agreements between universities and donors are rarely made public. Foes of Koch higher ed giving are demanding more transparency.
Read MoreThe funding flowing to white supremacist nonprofits is limited, and mostly it's given anonymously. We dig into the finances of three organizations working to make America white again.
Read MoreWith an unlikely ally in Donald Trump, the Christian Right is again riding high in Washington, with a big agenda. We look at who's footing the bill for its powerful infrastructure of policy and advocacy groups.
Read MoreKoch backing of the anti-poverty group Stand Together is part of a larger shift toward a kinder and gentler philanthropic profile—after years of bad press. Now, NFL star Deion Sanders is in the mix.
Read MoreDerwood S. Chase, Jr. is another donor who's following the right's playbook of investing in both national and state policy groups, and sticking with grantees over the long haul.
Read MoreAfter a big recent infusion of funds, this leading conservative funder embraced a larger, more activist agenda, with a focus on winning influence for the right in state capitals—and the broader culture.
Read MoreAmid public criticism, more Koch higher ed philanthropy has a "feel good" component. But the mission of advancing free market principles remains dominant.
Read MoreFlying below the radar, the Davis family doesn't get much press, but their sizable resources support a steady stream of giving to conservative think tanks, universities, and national defense research.
Read MoreMaybe it's time to stop thinking about academia as a bastion of liberalism—since barely a month goes by when we don't hear news of another campus conservative gift. Here's the latest big one.
Read MoreMuch has been written about the background and policy views of Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education. We examine DeVos’ philanthropy.
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