For close to 70 years, the Mandel Foundation has been a supporter of organizations in Cleveland, Israel and beyond, dropping some big recent grants. The foundation’s president explains how and why it backs local institutions.
Read MoreAt 60 years old, this Detroit-based funder is a stalwart supporter of K-12 education in the region. Now, the laser-focused foundation has a new leader—and big ambitions for the future. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreThough the Southeast and Midwest have some of the nation’s highest incarceration rates, justice reform philanthropy lags. Guest authors Allana Jackson and Alexandra Williams make the case for more attention.
Read MoreThe billionaire third-generation Walton heir has made big long-term commitments to two new tech and policy shops—including Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy—and a substantial pledge for Midwest climate equity.
Read MoreRonn Richard has led the nation’s oldest community foundation since 2003. We caught up with Richard to discuss his biggest influences, what advice he’d give his younger self, and how philanthropy has evolved in recent years.
Read MoreThe Cleveland Foundation and partner grantmakers recently announced the launch of a nonprofit newsroom. Vice President Dale Anglin explains how the initiative came about and how community members will be involved.
Read MoreBack in 2016, Detroit’s historic Marygrove College was close to shutting its doors. Here’s how the Kresge Foundation mustered local support to reimagine the institution as an innovative education hub.
Read MoreToday, we’re catching up with the Jerome Foundation, which supports early-career artists in Minnesota and New York City. It was looking at ways to make life easier for grantees well before COVID.
Read MoreThe Michigan Justice Fund, which got its start when several advocates and funders joined forces for criminal justice reform, just made its first round of grants. Leaders hope the fund’s impact lasts long after its six-year plan.
Read MoreBased in two different parts of the Midwest, the Shavlik Family Foundation and the Pierce Family Foundation are distinct in many ways. But they’re both committed to a cause that often gets short shrift—nonprofit IT infrastructure.
Read MoreThe Missouri Foundation for Health has around $1 billion in assets, which it directs toward grants and partnerships to support health in local communities. Over the years, that has meant a larger focus on systemic change and equity.
Read MoreThis sporty Midwestern funder has over a billion in the bank, big spend-down plans and a fondness for parks and recreation. Here’s what you need to know about the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.
Read MoreLast year, the Ford Foundation called on regional funders to step up for BIPOC-led arts. Here’s how Minnesota’s McKnight Foundation is carrying that effort forward on its home turf, alongside several other funding partners.
Read MoreCity leaders and philanthropists are throwing support behind an effort to tackle poverty, unemployment and health disparities in Milwaukee’s Black communities. We take a look at how it took shape and who’s behind it.
Read MoreThe Bush Foundation made a $100 million pledge to support Black and Native American communities in the states it serves. The move is a product of nearly a decade of work to diversify its board and strengthen bonds among leaders.
Read MoreWhen it comes to addressing social determinants of health like food, housing and financial stability, the healthcare industry is “late to the party.” The ProMedica Foundation aims to scale its upstream approach to healthcare.
Read MoreSince the pandemic began, funders across the country have been scrambling to address the gaping digital divide in our education system and its damaging impact on students. Here’s how the Mott Foundation has taken on the challenge.
Read MoreA small cadre of foundations and nonprofits has been expanding efforts to improve understanding and funding for Native -related causes. One important focus is fueling Native youth activism, work that has been been picking up steam in recent years.
Read MoreIn a rare interview, Jennifer Pritzker speaks to us about her varied giving, her time in the armed services, and her position as the world’s only known transgender billionaire. Here’s what one member of the wealthy Pritzker clan is up to.
Read MoreLike a lot of corporations, Cargill—the global food and ag giant—has embraced a charitable cause that tracks with its core business. How’s that playing out in its home region in Minnesota’s Twin Cities?
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