A Chicago native, Mandera created his own transportation business at the age of 23 and he founded The Custom Companies in Northlake, Illinois. Here's a look at his philanthropy.
Read MoreAmong the nonprofit crowd in and around San Diego, the San Diego Foundation (TSDF) is a household name. It's been an integral part of the local giving scene since 1975. What's it up to these days?
Read MoreAn organized push has been underway over the past few years to build the capacity of local and regional funders working on LGBTQ issues. Here's how that effort is playing out in Texas.
Read MoreThe digital divide is real is many parts of America where there's uneven access to high-speed Internet. One community foundation in Alabama is looking to bridge these gaps, with seed funding from Google.
Read MoreThe Rhode Island Foundation is over a century old and the largest funder of nonprofits in the state. Here's a look at this funder's LGBTQ grantmaking strategy.
Read MoreWith around 900 charitable funds under management and assets hovering around $350 million, this 90-year-old foundation has a broad reach. We take a closer look.
Read MoreThis foundation was formed after the San Diego television reporter's death from cancer. Here's how its has been involved in the local community lately.
Read MoreNot all Native American foundations give in the same way, and there’s a funder in Oregon that recently reminded us of this. We take a look at the Three Rivers Foundation's latest round of giving.
Read MoreThe Grant County Community Foundation was established back in 2012 but just recently made its very first round of grants. Let's take a look at how and where this emerging New Mexico funder gives.
Read MoreAmid a growing opioid epidemic, one of the many places were addiction during pregnancy is a growing problem is the state of Montana. A health legacy foundation is trying to tackle the problem.
Read MoreLast year, the Arcus Foundation backed Mighty Earth's work to stop forestation by cacao farmers that is pushing chimpanzees toward extinction in Cote d’Ivoire. Big things have happened since. Here's a deep dive into high-impact grantmaking.
Read MorePrivate funders have a long history of working to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene in developing countries. On World Water Day, we take stock of where these efforts stand right now.
Read MoreWhat's happening at the University of Oregon is another example of how universities and other big nonprofits are taking risky gambles prompted by mega-gifts.
Read MoreAs a mega-donor, Peterson—who died yesterday—made all the right moves: staying laser-focused on just a few causes and investing in high-leverage public policy work. But the results were decidedly mixed.
Read MoreFinanciers can amass major collections of art and become major art philanthropists. We explore the case of private equity veteran Carl Thoma and his wife Marilynn's Thoma Art Foundation.
Read MoreWhile few national funders are taking on the opioid epidemic, some regional grantmakers are finally starting to take action. A case in point is the Colorado Health Foundation.
Read MoreThe Daniels Fund isn't well known outside of Western states, but it runs one of the nation's larger foundation programs that provide college scholarships. Here's a closer look.
Read MoreA record number of people were killed last year trying to protect the environment around the world. We look at what some funders are doing to provide better security.
Read MoreBill Cummings isn't one of the flashy mega-givers that often get attention these days. But he's been a pathbreaking philanthropist in his own way. He talks to IP about his new book and how he operates.
Read MoreCancelled gifts seem to be on the rise. Does this have anything to do with how mega-donors have become more demanding and controlling? We dig into the latest case, from San Diego.
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