The missions the foundations’ original donors champion during their lifetimes can become outdated after they’ve died.
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Giving that’s associated with the wealthiest Americans – from bequests and foundations to universities and donor-advised funds – fared better than usual.
Opponents of guaranteed-income programs often argue that recipients will simply take the money and be less motivated to do any work whatsoever.
High prescription drug costs are leaving many patients frustrated and unable to afford their medications.
There are growing signs that American civil society is becoming more vulnerable to the president’s preferences and dictates – something that happens in authoritarian countries.
A new broadly available tax break of up to $1,000 will become available for those giving to a charity if they file on their own. Couples filing jointly may deduct $2,000 from their taxable income.
Giving to nonprofits engaged in education, health, arts, culture and humanities, the environment, and animals reached all-time highs.
Money raised through foundation grants can be larger and more predictable than advertising revenue, but it often comes with strings attached.
The IRS would need to conduct an audit first. And presidents aren’t allowed to make the IRS do that.
Three philanthropy scholars size up the latest data on gifts from the country’s biggest philanthropists.
It costs money to maintain the various facilities, utilities and personnel that allow scientists to conduct research in the first place. Without federal support, institutions are left scrambling.
Nearly 40% of all gifts and grants and 60% of the total number of dollars given backed initiatives based in the foundation’s own state.
Some investors are more open than others to considering the risk that their money might not have the impact they’re seeking.
Grants from foundations are gradually growing as a share of all the donations Americans make.
A scholar of nonprofits explains why she’s concerned that the decision in the Fearless Fund case could discourage all efforts focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Boasting about centering your transformative systems change paradigm means you’re doing it wrong. But fixes are available.
Big changes would require an act of Congress but lawmakers have not stepped up. And there’s been pushback against new rules the IRS has proposed for these accounts reserved for giving.
Health care providers often dismiss endometriosis pain as ‘all in your head’ − which can delay a correct diagnosis and treatment for years.
Giving receded as many Americans saw their purchasing power decline, straining household budgets.
Foundations mostly give money away in the form of grants. But there’s also a way for them to make a kind of loan that can stretch their charitable dollars.
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Interim Director of Data & Research Partnerships at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indiana University
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Professor of Accounting, The Ohio State University
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Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh
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Associate Director of Research, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and Managing Editor, Giving USA, Indiana University
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Professor of Public Administration, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Glenn Family Chair Emeritus of Economics and Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University
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