The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation has a lot of money to give within a limited time and a limited geography. The funder’s betting on some big parks and trails projects to boost Buffalo and Detroit.
Read MoreAs biomedical testing on chimpanzees has phased out, nonprofits and donors have been working to give retired test subjects a good home. A campaign that has attracted some big gifts is helping house the remaining animals still in labs.
Read MoreWhile it’s tempting to welcome a fossil fuel giant’s donation toward climate change policy, ExxonMobil’s $1 million backing of a carbon tax is relatively minuscule, and ultimately serves the corporation’s bottom line.
Read MoreThe Surdna Foundation is known for being a trailblazer among progressive foundations. But how does that role play out in terms of where grants actually go? Here’s a quick peak.
Read MoreThe IPCC warns that without unprecedented change, we’re on a path to near-term climate disaster. But the new report also spotlights a trove of known solutions, and philanthropy, big and small, has a duty to throw its wealth behind them.
Read MoreSelf-driving vehicles stand to change cities radically, for better or worse, with big implications for equity and the environment. One foundation is trying to give residents more say in how this plays out.
Read MoreThe Alaska Conservation Foundation is more than just a local grantmaker. It's also bringing together multiple stakeholders to protect a vast and wild ecosystem at a moment of political division over the environment.
Read MoreThe Heinz Family Foundation recently handed out $1.5 million for its annual awards in public policy, environment, arts and more. Half of the recipients this year are environmental researchers making a serious splash in policy.
Read More$3 billion in recent climate pledges shows that funders are taking a more urgent stance on a global crisis. Is this just the beginning of a much larger wave of support? And why are some people so skeptical of the new commitments?
Read MoreThe summit showcased a key strength of philanthropy: the ability to play an insider role within elite systems—while also backing outsiders from grassroots groups demanding a seat at the table.
Read MoreA quarter of greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture, deforestation and other land use. Which explains why nine foundations just committed $459 million to elevate land-use climate solutions.
Read MoreA new report finds that individual commitments from cities, businesses and regions can make a significant impact to curb climate change—but not enough to avoid dangerous warming. What does this mean for funders?
Read MoreAs a prominent smart growth advocate and program director at Ford, Don Chen worked alongside Surdna as it evolved into an influential social justice funder. We talk to Chen about his future role leading it into its next phase.
Read MoreRachel’s Network is a community of women donors supporting environmental work. One of its collective funding projects is opposing Trump’s border wall, which many fear will do damage to both communities and the environment.
Read MoreThe Keck Foundation is known for giving to transformative science and undergraduate research and education. In its latest round of giving, one Oregon school will set up a lab for undergrads to study smart grid technology.
Read MoreWe've written about the exploding philanthropy of the billionaire cofounder of Vista Equity Partners, Robert Smith. The other founder, Brian Sheth, is also on the move with his giving.
Read MoreAustralian mining magnate Andrew Forrest is perhaps the country’s top practitioner of American-style high-dollar philanthropy. Lately, he’s been giving big for marine conservation, butting heads with the national government.
Read MoreKresge released an outside assessment of its giving at the intersection of climate, equity and urban water. It identified needs in the sector for more education and funding—especially of community-based leaders.
Read MoreThe Morris Animal Foundation is tracking 3,000 Golden Retrievers to better understand incidences of cancer and other major diseases in dogs. It’s landing serious funding both from institutions and devoted dog owners.
Read MoreIn part because the Trump administration has taken a shredder to land protections, approaches to conservation in the United States are changing. The Hewlett Foundation is one funder in this space working to adapt.
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