A new Michigan program with government and foundation funding aims to serve as a model of best practices in addressing opioid addiction, especially for those states with large rural populations. Who’s involved and what’s the game plan?
Read MoreThe Ann Bancroft Foundation in Minnesota was founded by an accomplished polar explorer and has a novel girl-focused grantmaking model. How does it help young people access diverse new experiences, and how is it evolving in 2019?
Read MoreThe Dorsey & Whitney Foundation, an international law firm based in Minnesota, supports the communities where its lawyers work—in a variety of ways. We take a quick look at its grantmaking, local employee engagement, and pro bono legal services.
Read MoreThe Ayrshire Foundation is currently in its 20th year of operation and gives away $1 million or more annually to diverse causes, often in the LA area. We take a look the foundation’s mission and recent grantmaking.
Read MoreWhile a big recent gift to the Cleveland Orchestra was “unexpected,” there are strong reasons that the city's arts organizations and those of its Rust Belt neighbors keep raking in donor dollars.
Read MoreIncluding young people in its governance structure is just one way Minnesota-based Youthprise is fostering philanthropy’s next generation. What can be learned from its model?
Read MorePublic education funds are entities that act as conduits between private donors and public school districts. They’ve thrived in Washington, D.C., and New York. But can this model also succeed elsewhere?
Read MoreSchool counselors can help shape students’ lives in big ways, like getting them to the right college and hooking them up with local employers. But we don’t see a lot of grants focused here. Here’s an exception from Indiana.
Read MoreThe CS Mott Foundation put up $35 million to start a new charter school in Flint, Michigan. What’s the story with this big gift from a funder that doesn’t consider itself a supporter of the charter movement?
Read MoreCommunity foundations are among the growing number of organizations benefiting from the startling regional philanthropy boom. We dig into a case study out of Eastern Wisconsin.
Read MoreHedge funder Ken Griffin has teamed up with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to back next-gen data analysis to improve policing. It's yet another example of philanthropy supporting innovative civic projects.
Read MoreUrban redevelopers often ran freeways through low-income neighborhoods in the 20th century, destroying communities. Pittsburgh is using a park to help repair connections, with foundations pitching in.
Read MoreFor all the hype around charters, most K-12 students still attend traditional public schools, and more funders are focusing resources there. Salesforce is a case in point and has expanded such grantmaking to Indianapolis.
Read MoreWith plans to spend a billion dollars in twenty years, the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation has charged into the struggle to revitalize Rust Belt cities. Eyeing new digital opportunities, one of its partners is MIT.
Read MoreIn another example of philanthropic experimentation in Detroit, a program backed by Kresge is funding local groups to turn vacant lots into neighborhood assets. What can other cities learn from this effort?
Read MoreEarly childhood learning is emerging as a promising field within education philanthropy, but funds tend to flow toward urban centers and often ignore childcare entirely. Here's an exception.
Read MoreEven as two Midwest universities announce big gifts for new museums, the Berkshire Museum sells part of its collection just to stay afloat. What gives?
Read MoreAs foundations look to drive economic development in their home regions, they're working with a wider array of stakeholders in more ambitious initiatives with lots of moving parts.
Read MoreThe George Gund Foundation is a prominent funder of community work in Ohio, but it’s also active in climate, energy, and sustainability. We take a look at what it’s been up to.
Read MoreTwo longstanding funders in Detroit recently pledged $50 million to help kids there. Meanwhile, some newcomers have arrived on the scene with deep pockets for anti-poverty work. Can all this move the needle?
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