With 900 member stations nationwide, the NPR network offers hope for the future of journalism and culture alike. So it’s not surprising to see more big money flowing to public radio stations, most recently in Seattle.
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 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 MoreTo get a more complete picture of this funder's giving, we take a look at where Murdock’s latest grants have been going lately across the region.
Read MoreThe Teton Springs Foundation was established in 2001 by the original owners and developers of the Teton Springs Resort. We look at what this Idaho funder has been supporting lately.
Read MoreIf “equity” was a key theme in philanthropy for 2017, “resilience” may be a key theme of 2018. We look at one large Northwest funder's growing Resilience Fund.
Read MoreLots in happening in philanthropy in the Pacific Northwest, where giving is up. New donors are coming on to the scene and existing donors are upping their game. We take stock.
Read MoreA new $1.5 million commitment prompted us to take a closer look at the Hazel Miller Foundation and the ways that it supports nonprofits in a very specific part of Washington.
Read MoreTwo years ago, Meyer Memorial Trust refocused grantmaking around a strong equity theme. We look at how that's played out with its funding around the state in 2017.
Read MoreThere’s a lot of interesting stuff happening in the world of philanthropy in Washington State, with annual giving on the rise and some new funders arriving on the scene.
Read MoreWith the city of Portland at the epicenter of statewide giving, philanthropy in Oregon has been on the rise. Who's making grants and who's getting them?
Read MoreThe nation's top donor-advised fund, which made a staggering 849,000 grants in 2016, has crunched its data to analyze what giving looks like in different regions of the U.S. It's worth paying attention.
Read MoreAmazon casts a long shadow in its hometown and it's not known for its generosity. But as Seattle faces a severe homelessness crisis, the online retail giant has stepped up with a local response.
Read MoreWe’ve been following the Opus Community Foundation for a while now in regard to its giving in the Southwest and the various parts of California. Butthis funder also gives in the Northwest.
Read MoreThe Rasmuson Foundation approved grants totaling over $8.6 million this summer, which is one of the largest amounts in the funder’s 62-year history. We look at these commitments and statewide giving trends.
Read MoreWith only 1.6 million people in the state, philanthropy is not as well developed in Idaho as it is elsewhere. Still, there are some interesting foundations to watch here.
Read MoreIf 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 MorePushback to Paul Allen's planned music festival suggests that while maverick mega-donors don't face conventional checks on their giving, they nonetheless have to answer to critics.
Read MoreNow worth $20 billion, Paul Allen's giving continues to expand, including in his home region of the Pacific Northwest, where he's emerged as a big backer of efforts to tackle homelessness.
Read MoreOn the heels of Meyer’s grantmaking redesign, the foundation recently opened up a new opportunity for organizations working to fight inequities across the state. Let's take a look.
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