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The @macfound.org 'genius' awards are announced. #philanthropy apnews.com/article/maca...

MacKenzie Scott gives $70 million to UNCF to financially strengthen HBCUs Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $70 million to the UNCF, the largest private provider of scholarships to Black students.

SCOOP: MacKenzie Scott donates $70 million to UNCF, one of her largest single donations and one of her first publicly disclosed gifts of 2025 #philanthropy
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As hurricane season collides with immigration agenda, fears increase for those without legal status Immigrants face increased risks this hurricane season due to aggressive immigration enforcement. A Florida agricultural worker fears seeking shelter from storms because of potential encounters with im...

With peak hurricane season starting, immigrants and their advocates worry that increased ICE enforcement will prevent them from evacuating, pushing more responsibility on nonprofits, and communities themselves, to keep each other safe #philanthropy apnews.com/article/hurr...

Bill Clinton plans big changes for Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting President Bill Clinton plans significant changes for this year’s Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting to address global development challenges.

Big changes planned at @clintonglobal.bsky.social annual meeting in September, as Bill Clinton announces plans to convene leaders to work on new solutions #philanthropy apnews.com/article/pres...

The government was once a steady partner for nonprofits. That's changing In his second term, President Donald Trump has cut a huge range of federal grants that fund social services.

Our special report on how public funding cuts are hurting nonprofits across the country is out. Experts tell @apnews.com's Thalia Beaty the results could be "catastrophic." @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social reporters offer dispatches from The Bronx and WV #philanthropy apnews.com/article/trum...

Lin-Manuel Miranda will turn 'Hamilton' 10th anniversary into a fundraiser for immigration services Lin-Manuel Miranda is using the 10th anniversary Broadway performance of *Hamilton* to support nonprofits providing immigration services.

Lin-Manuel Miranda plans to turn the 10th anniversary of "Hamilton" (aka #HamilTEN) into a fundraiser for the Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition, 14 groups that provide immigration services #philanthropy
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A MacArthur 'genius' skewers philanthropy in a farcical play tackling oligarchy and arts funding A new play by MacArthur “genius grant” recipient Taylor Mac invites questions about the moral value of philanthropy in a society denounced by the comedy as “feudal.”

Taylor Mac, @macfound 'genius grant' winner, talks to @jampol.bsky.social about the new play "Prosperous Fools" and how it questions priorities in #philanthropy. Mac wants to "create revolution with kindness."
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Harrison Ford wants the Operation Smile award honoring his friend to inspire others to give more Harrison Ford will receive an award for his philanthropy from the global surgery and training nonprofit Operation Smile.

Had a great chat with Harrison Ford about #philanthropy and his new Operation Smile award named for his friend Dr. Randy Sherman
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Mark Cuban and Wyclef Jean to headline Global Citizen's first Detroit summit on the future of cities Global Citizen is unveiling the lineup for its summer conference on urban revitalization in Detroit.

The next Global Citizen Now conference will be in Detroit, with @mcuban.bsky.social and Wyclef Jean on July 10, as the nonprofit looks at how investment in cities can help reduce poverty. @jampol.bsky.social has the details #philanthropy
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Bill Gates pledges his remaining fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will close in 20 years Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of his remaining tech fortune to the Gates Foundation. Today, that would be worth an estimated $107 billion.

EXCLUSIVE: Bill Gates will donate 99% of his remaining wealth -- about $107 billion -- to the Gates Foundation
and move up its closing date to 2045, reports @apnews.com's Thalia Beaty #philanthropy apnews.com/article/bill...

Most US adults give to charity. Here's where they donated A new AP-NORC poll finds about three-quarters of U.S. adults say their household contributed at least some money to a charitable organization.

About 3 in 4 Americans say their households donated money to a charity last year, according to a new
@apnews.com @norc.org poll on #philanthropy released today. @jampol.bsky.social and Amelia Thomson-DeVaux have the details.
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Can the IRS revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status? For years, President Donald Trump has complained that colleges and universities are “indoctrinating” their students with “radical left” ideas and has said they should lose their tax-exempt status.

Can the IRS revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status?
@apnews.com talks to experts about what will likely go into that decision #philanthropy
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DOGE wanted to assign staff to the nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice because it got federal funds The nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice says staff from Elon Musk’s DOGE contacted them to “assign” a team to the organization and said DOGE staff told them they intended to “assign” teams to all nonp...

DOGE wants to assign staffers to every nonprofit receiving federal funding, according to the Vera Institute of Justice, which says it met with DOGE staffers about it. #philanthropy

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A British billionaire funded therapeutic food production amid USAID 'craziness.' It won't be enough America's nutritional peanut paste manufacturers are having a “yo-yo” of a year. Their lifesaving food packets have been disrupted by the U.S.

Nonprofit therapeutic food manufacturers Mana Nutrition and Edesia Nutrition tell @apnews.com's @jampol.bsky.social how they have managed through USAID cuts and how #philanthropy will still not be enough
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As a future of US foreign aid cuts comes into focus, so do efforts to respond The reality of the Trump administration’s cuts to U.S. foreign assistance are sinking in within the field of international development.

New #nonprofit initiatives are popping up to address some of the international funding cuts caused by the dismantling of the USAID. @apnews.com's Thalia Beaty talks to some of the founders #philanthropy
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Why Rihanna's expanding Clara Lionel Foundation is seen as a model for celebrity philanthropy Rihanna fans might know the musician for hits such as “Umbrella” and “Diamonds." But it is the billionaire’s philanthropy that is poised to make waves.

Experts say Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation's embrace of trust-based #philanthropy and seeking community level partners should be seen as an example for other nonprofits. @jampol.bsky.social has the details.
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After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents address their risk by becoming 'Firewise' Since the 2023 Maui fires that destroyed Lahaina, communities across Hawaii have sought ways to protect themselves from more destructive fires wrought by decades of climate change, urban development, ...

How the nonprofit #Firewise helps communities reduce their fire risk #philanthropy
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Here’s how some human rights and LGBTQ+ groups prepared for major foreign aid cuts under Trump The Trump administration's cuts to foreign aid have defunded groups that campaign for LGBTQ+ communities and for democracy around the world.

By planning ahead, the Global Philanthropy Project was able to secure more funding for human rights and LGBTQ+ nonprofits faster #philanthropy apnews.com/article/huma...

NYC entertainers and creatives feel connected to LA. That link is driving cross-country fire relief Disasters tend to elicit widespread support for those impacted and the weeks since Los Angeles’ most destructive wildfires are proving no different in that regard.

The Comic Relief US fundraiser, with Jon Stewart, John Oliver, Ramy Youssef and others, is one of many NYC-based benefits for LA wildfire victims. @jampol.bsky.social has the details of the NYC-LA connection #philanthropy
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New jazz fellowship honors the genre's elders and gives them each an unrestricted $100,000 grant The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and The Jazz Foundation of America on Tuesday announced the Jazz Legacies Fellowship -- a new $15 million program that will give 50 artists who are 62 years or older a ...

The Mellon Foundation and Jazz Foundation of America launched a new initiative today to provide 20 jazz greats over 62 years old a lifetime achievement award that includes a $100,000 unrestricted grant #philanthropy
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Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish get Rock Hall nominations Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish are some the 2025 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Come on, baby, let's do The Twist. And shake it like a Polaroid picture. #rockhall apnews.com/article/rock...

Volunteers are now tracking what's already been lost in the USAID freeze A growing number of people and groups in the international development ecosystem have stepped forward to track the widespread impacts of the freeze on U.S. foreign aid.

Why individuals and nonprofits are stepping in to chronicle the impact of USAID funding freeze #philanthropy apnews.com/article/usai...

How the nonprofit Change Reaction gets money to LA households impacted by wildfires so fast As Angelenos reel from the devastating wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and killed at least 29 people, an LA-based nonprofit is giving some of those impacted fast, unrestrict...

By using trusted community leaders to notify them of people who need help, The Change Reaction has been able to quickly provide unrestricted donations to households impacted by the LA wildfires. @apnews.com's Gabriela Aoun Angueira has the details #philanthropy

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Nonprofit's lawsuit over the federal funding freeze is part of an 'avalanche' of litigation A new coalition of nonprofits came together overnight to challenge a seemingly sweeping order from the Trump administration last week pausing trillions of dollars in federal funding.

How #nonprofits plan to use litigation against some of Trump's policies. (Complete with comments from @guitarwatson.bsky.social) #philanthropy
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Save the Music Foundation looks to expand its school education support by going independent The VH1 Save the Music Foundation never had any problem getting attention in the late ’90s when it launched with a party featuring Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey.

The Save the Music Foundation has cut ties with Paramount and is looking to expand as an independent nonprofit, starting with a $10 million endowment #philanthropy
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Target's DEI rollback raises questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitments Target’s rollback on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is raising questions about the retail giant’s philanthropic commitment to fighting racial disparities and promoting progressive values ...

Following Target's rollback of DEI initiatives, questions about what that means for its #philanthropy abound, including from LGBTQ+ groups like Twin Cities Pride, which cut ties with the retailer. @jampol.bsky.social has details on what giving Target may change apnews.com/article/targ...

Newman’s Own invites more companies to donate 100% of their profits to charities The promise is not new but it’s still hard to believe: 100% of profits from the sale of Newman’s Own foods, like salad dressings and popcorn, are donated to charity.

To celebrate what would've been Paul Newman's 100th birthday, the Newman's Own Foundation is asking more companies to consider joining its 100% For Purpose Club -- giving 100% of profits to charity #philanthropy
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Tech founder pledges to give away half his wealth to make the American dream more possible The tech entrepreneur Jeff Atwood and his family are pledging to give away half of their wealth within five years, starting with $1 million gifts to eight nonprofits this month.

Why Stack Overflow co-founder Jeff Atwood plans to give away half his wealth in the next five years and wants others to do the same #philanthropy
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The Kellogg Foundation CEO shares her own life story to foster more racial healing The W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s first woman and first Black CEO believes many Americans have a desire for racial healing. They just don’t know how to start.

Spoke with Kellogg Foundation CEO La June Montgomery Tabron about her two new books and how sharing stories promotes #RacialHealing before #NationalDayofRacialHealing on Tuesday #philanthropy
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"Black box billionaires" is already everywhere, but I sense "dandelion" will soon, well, dandelion throughout #philanthropy