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After 35 Years, the Tow Foundation Reflects on the Past and Looks to the Future
Founded by Leonard and Claire Tow, the Tow Foundation recently held a 35th anniversary event called “Past Informed, Future Focused,” which nicely sums up this unique moment in time for the Connecticut-based family foundation. In addition to a major … [Read more...] about After 35 Years, the Tow Foundation Reflects on the Past and Looks to the Future
The Kendeda Fund is Writing its Last Checks — and the Last Chapter of a 30-Year Story of Giving
About 30 years ago, Diana Blank began to ramp up her philanthropy through what became known as the Kendeda Fund, drawing the name from her three children, Kenny, Dena and Danielle. Tapping into wealth derived from the Home Depot empire, which was … [Read more...] about The Kendeda Fund is Writing its Last Checks — and the Last Chapter of a 30-Year Story of Giving
What It Looks Like When a Multigenerational Family Foundation Makes All Voices Equal
Therma-Tru Corporation was a family-owned business whose bread and butter was manufacturing exterior and entry doors. The Midwestern company traces its roots to the 1960s, when David Welles, a retired Owens Corning executive, purchased a bankrupt … [Read more...] about What It Looks Like When a Multigenerational Family Foundation Makes All Voices Equal
The Evolution of the Woodcock Foundation: A Progressive Family Funder Branches Out
Polly W. Guth was an heir to one of the founders of the pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. She was also an active philanthropist, heavily involved in groups like Planned Parenthood of New York City and Asia Society. In 1996, Guth founded the … [Read more...] about The Evolution of the Woodcock Foundation: A Progressive Family Funder Branches Out
This Foundation Keeps a Huge Extended Family United While Helping Other Families Thrive
I first heard about Cleveland-based William J. and Dorothy K. O’Neill Foundation in an unusual way. I was on a solo road trip from Texas to L.A. and nearly ran out of gas in the desert, when a service station arose from the dirt and tumbleweeds like … [Read more...] about This Foundation Keeps a Huge Extended Family United While Helping Other Families Thrive
Here Are Four Things We’re Learning About Family Philanthropy
About a year ago, Inside Philanthropy and the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) began partnering on a series of profiles exploring different approaches to family philanthropy. As the lead writer of the series, I was excited for the … [Read more...] about Here Are Four Things We’re Learning About Family Philanthropy
Passing the Torch: A Family Foundation Empowers Dozens of Young Philanthropists
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, Tarsadia Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that provide educational opportunities for the underserved, support health and wellbeing of the community, and help people find … [Read more...] about Passing the Torch: A Family Foundation Empowers Dozens of Young Philanthropists
How a Connecticut Family Foundation Evolved to Support Youth-Led Social Change
The origins of the Perrin Family Foundation are similar to many other grantmakers rooted in the wealth of successful American executives. Charles Perrin started his career at General Foods in the late 1960s. The Trinity College and Columbia Business … [Read more...] about How a Connecticut Family Foundation Evolved to Support Youth-Led Social Change
The Most Powerful Heirs in Philanthropy
Note: This article was originally published on January 19, 2022. As the rich get richer and wealth consolidates in the form of an entire class of billionaires, the children of the uber-wealthy are becoming more than just passing tabloid curiosities. … [Read more...] about The Most Powerful Heirs in Philanthropy
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
As Local News Struggles, an Emerging Funder Looks to Support Community-led Media
Recent IP coverage has focused on a growing number of funders such as the MacArthur and Knight foundations, Google, Facebook, the Democracy Fund and the American Journalism Project that all believe vibrant local news represents democracy’s best hope … [Read more...] about As Local News Struggles, an Emerging Funder Looks to Support Community-led Media
As Research Yields New Gains, More Money Flows for Genomic Medicine
Foundations and major donors have long been excited about genomic medicine, backing a field focusing recent attention on distortions to individual patients’ gene sequencing that occur during the development of cancer and other major diseases. With … [Read more...] about As Research Yields New Gains, More Money Flows for Genomic Medicine
The New York Community Trust: Investing in Early Childhood and Much More
We keep a close eye on the New York Community Trust, one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the United States. Making grants across a range of issues, NYCT plays a central role in supporting New York City's large nonprofit sector. Its … [Read more...] about The New York Community Trust: Investing in Early Childhood and Much More
Census Grantmaking: A Snapshot From the Front Lines in New York
With the 2020 census less than two years away, funders across the country have been gearing up to ensure it goes well. The census is one of the most important datasets imaginable because it helps determine government funding allocations and political … [Read more...] about Census Grantmaking: A Snapshot From the Front Lines in New York
The Goldman Siblings: How a Billionaire Real Estate Family Gives
When you hear the name Goldman in New York City, you likely first think of Goldman Sachs, the investment bank and financial services giant founded just after the Civil War by Marcus Goldman, who later enlisted his son-in-law Samuel Sachs. The company … [Read more...] about The Goldman Siblings: How a Billionaire Real Estate Family Gives
How Does Community Grantmaking in Connecticut Play Out?
Despite its modest population of just over 3.5 million people, the state of Connecticut has a long-standing tradition of philanthropy and no shortage of local wealthy donors. Lots of giving power in the state is harnessed by community foundations, … [Read more...] about How Does Community Grantmaking in Connecticut Play Out?
This Rideshare Company Is Starting to Ramp Up Its Giving in New York City
In past coverage, we’ve mentioned the philanthropic involvement of the fast-growing rideshare company, Lyft. Crafting a corporate responsibility strategy that seems designed to contrast it sharply with Uber, Lyft has shown interest in issues like … [Read more...] about This Rideshare Company Is Starting to Ramp Up Its Giving in New York City
Trust Must Be Earned: A Well-Funded Anti-Fake News Initiative Begins to Take Shape
In the world of philanthropy, it's relatively easy to identify and understand the scope of a specific problem. It's what comes after that's difficult.Such is the case with the scourge of "fake news." While a broad swath of institutional and … [Read more...] about Trust Must Be Earned: A Well-Funded Anti-Fake News Initiative Begins to Take Shape
Philanthropy’s Fight Against Fake News Is Just Getting Underway
"Fake news" received a lot of attention after last fall's election. And in the early months of 2017, we reported on several grants and initiatives aimed at curbing the spread of misinformation online. Funders aren't just interested in stemming the … [Read more...] about Philanthropy’s Fight Against Fake News Is Just Getting Underway
A Juvenile Justice Funder Hits the Reset Button. What Happened?
The Sierra Health Foundation is a California-based funder that describes its mission as forging "new paths to promote health and racial equity in partnership with communities, organizations and leaders." Five years ago, it began working to reform … [Read more...] about A Juvenile Justice Funder Hits the Reset Button. What Happened?
