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Wall Street Billionaire Glenn Dubin and Eva Andersson-Dubin on Their Philanthropy
Philanthropy and Homelessness: What’s Changed, What’s the Same, and What’s Still Needed
Beyond the Ballot Box: The Power and Possibility of a Continuous Civic Life
Fundraising Galas: A Surprisingly Durable Tradition
Is Former Hedge Fund Manager and Likely Billionaire Eric Wepsic Poised to Give Bigger?
So You Want to Start a Nonprofit to End Food Scarcity
Alvin Ailey: How a Historic Dance Organization Rakes In Philanthropic Support
As a Black New York native, I first heard the name Alvin Ailey when I was very young, even as someone not necessarily inclined toward the performing arts. The pioneering African American dancer, choreographer and activist came up in Texas in the … [Read more...] about Alvin Ailey: How a Historic Dance Organization Rakes In Philanthropic Support
The Robin Hood of the West: Inside the Antipoverty Work of Tipping Point Community
Last year, we did a deep dive on the Robin Hood Foundation, founded in 1988 by Wall Street titan Paul Tudor Jones with the ambitious mission to eliminate poverty in New York City. Gotham’s largest antipoverty charity is very much a byproduct of New … [Read more...] about The Robin Hood of the West: Inside the Antipoverty Work of Tipping Point Community
This NFL Team Owner and Hedge Fund Billionaire Is Expanding His Foundation. What’s Next?
Billionaire David Tepper runs a wildly successful hedge fund, owns the NFL’s Carolina Panthers and bought a $73 million Palm Beach mansion a couple years ago. But the 66-year-old and his family have only recently started ramping up their … [Read more...] about This NFL Team Owner and Hedge Fund Billionaire Is Expanding His Foundation. What’s Next?
A Conversation with Richard Buery, CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation
As CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation, Richard Buery heads one of the leading antipoverty organizations in New York. Prior to joining Robin Hood in 2021, Buery served as the CEO of one of Robin Hood's partners, Achievement First, a network of charter … [Read more...] about A Conversation with Richard Buery, CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation
A Billionaire Couple Takes Aim at the Medical Debt Weighing Down American Families
Imagine if you had an illness or accident that sent you to the hospital, racking up an enormous medical bill. You get out of the hospital, and now you have to choose between buying groceries — or medicine, or school supplies for your child, or … [Read more...] about A Billionaire Couple Takes Aim at the Medical Debt Weighing Down American Families
How Wall Street Winner Anne Dinning Backs Anti-Poverty Work and More
While Wall Street is still very much white and male, we’ve been tracking a growing number of women and people of color who have also made millions, if not billions, in high finance. A while back, I wrote about several women who were members of the … [Read more...] about How Wall Street Winner Anne Dinning Backs Anti-Poverty Work and More
What Has Hedge Fund Billionaire David Tepper Been Up to Lately? Here’s a Rundown of His Giving
Billionaire David Tepper, 65, is still going strong at the helm of Appaloosa Management, a hedge fund firm that manages nearly $13 billion. The firm has offices in sunny West Palm Beach and New Jersey. Tepper came up in the working class Stanton … [Read more...] about What Has Hedge Fund Billionaire David Tepper Been Up to Lately? Here’s a Rundown of His Giving
35 Years Later, What’s New With NYC Anti-Poverty Giant Robin Hood?
Robin Fitztooth. Robin Longstride. Sir Robert Hode. The legendary Robin Hood has traveled under many aliases, but always carries out his signature mission of robbing the rich to give to the poor. While robbing from the rich doesn’t quite apply here … [Read more...] about 35 Years Later, What’s New With NYC Anti-Poverty Giant Robin Hood?
After 40 Years, the North Star Fund Remains Highly Influential. Here’s Why
North Star Fund Executive Director Jennifer Ching says that many other funders tend to think of her foundation as being akin to the “crazy auntie” that no one wants at the Thanksgiving dinner table. But that doesn’t stop other funders from calling … [Read more...] about After 40 Years, the North Star Fund Remains Highly Influential. Here’s Why
A Q&A With Stanley Druckenmiller on Priorities, Big Bets and Feeling “Incredibly Privileged”
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on March 1, 2023.When Stanley Druckenmiller shuttered his hedge fund in 2010, it was widely reported that the billionaire was retiring to focus on philanthropy. So when I spoke with him late last … [Read more...] about A Q&A With Stanley Druckenmiller on Priorities, Big Bets and Feeling “Incredibly Privileged”
Here’s What We’re Learning About Donors of Color
Over the years, Inside Philanthropy has compiled lists of top donors of color across different industries, including donors of color in tech, top Black philanthropists on Wall Street and top Indian-American philanthropists. These pieces reflect a lot … [Read more...] about Here’s What We’re Learning About Donors of Color
Julian Robertson’s Philanthropic Tiger Cubs: How Five Hedge Fund Founders Give
The late Julian Robertson ran one of the largest hedge funds of his generation, Tiger Management. He has been credited — or condemned, depending on your perspective — for “bringing hedge funds into the mainstream.” But in addition to his role as a … [Read more...] about Julian Robertson’s Philanthropic Tiger Cubs: How Five Hedge Fund Founders Give
As Washington Wrangles Over Spending, How Can Philanthropy Make the Case for Family Child Care?
Child care and universal pre-K have been central components of the Biden administration’s ambitious infrastructure package, and as lawmakers chip away at the proposals and grandstand about high costs and fiscal responsibility, it’s easy to lose sight … [Read more...] about As Washington Wrangles Over Spending, How Can Philanthropy Make the Case for Family Child Care?
In Pandemic, Mental Health Charities Struggle With Fundraising Challenges and Increased Need
For nonprofit organizations raising money to combat mental illness and behavioral problems with treatment, research and other services like advocacy work, this month marks the end of a year like no other.With frequent news reports and studies showing … [Read more...] about In Pandemic, Mental Health Charities Struggle With Fundraising Challenges and Increased Need
The Arc of Change: A Philanthropist Reflects on Decades of Giving for Social Justice
Although funding for communities of color gets a lot of lip service, it has never been a high priority for philanthropy. And even those engaged in this work don’t always allow their grantees to operate unfettered, instead allocating money as … [Read more...] about The Arc of Change: A Philanthropist Reflects on Decades of Giving for Social Justice
With Big Names on Board, a Family Foundation Seeds a Fund to Boost Black Leaders
For the Moriah Fund, a New York City philanthropy started by brothers Robert and Clarence Efroymson in 1985, racial equity has always been a centerpiece of its multi-pronged work. The private foundation supports work in educational equity, human … [Read more...] about With Big Names on Board, a Family Foundation Seeds a Fund to Boost Black Leaders
A Family Foundation’s New Prize Backs Five New Yorkers With Visions for Change
You know what they say: If you’re one in a million, you’re still one of eight in New York City. Recently, the Walentas Family Foundation set an even higher bar than that, recognizing five standouts as the first winners of the David Prize, a new … [Read more...] about A Family Foundation’s New Prize Backs Five New Yorkers With Visions for Change
COVID-19: Severe Stress Among New York Emergency Workers Prompts Donor Response
After a mentally ill patient killed an emergency medical responder and parent of five children, the EMS FDNY Help Fund was created three years ago to help people affiliated with the Emergency Medical Services of the Fire Department of New York. Now, … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Severe Stress Among New York Emergency Workers Prompts Donor Response
Returning Home: Funders Match a State’s Commitment to Prisoner Reentry
When the COVID-19 epidemic first hit jails and prisons this spring, advocates rightly predicted disaster. At the urging of many, including prominent voices in philanthropy, state and local officials took steps to release elderly inmates and others at … [Read more...] about Returning Home: Funders Match a State’s Commitment to Prisoner Reentry
Future of Big Philanthropy: 15 Heirs of Top Mega-Givers to Watch Closely
The world can change in a heartbeat, as we’ve all come to find out. And the philanthropic world is no exception. When top donors pass away, their children often step into their shoes to continue or expand their giving. We’ve reported previously on … [Read more...] about Future of Big Philanthropy: 15 Heirs of Top Mega-Givers to Watch Closely
