7 Questions for Josh Groban on Music, Philanthropy and Impact
Through his Find Your Light Foundation, the singer has been keeping arts education alive for young people for two decades. We connected with him to learn more.... Read more.
The Afeyans: This Billionaire Family Focuses on Humanitarianism, Education and More
Moderna cofounder Noubar Afeyan and his wife and daughter spearhead the family’s giving in the U.S. and Armenia. They also back a prize for global humanitarians.... Read more.
The Matthew Perry Foundation Zeroes in on Destigmatizing Addiction
Established after the actor’s death in 2023, the foundation is focused on reframing how addiction is talked about and treated. Ade Adeniji reports from its inaugural... Read more.
Inside the NoVo Foundation: Peter and Jennifer Buffett Set Their Sights on Upstate New York
The couple's philanthropy hasn’t always been free from controversy. But with a huge influx of resources coming down the line, here’s what it’s focusing on... Read more.
Former NBA All-Star Goran Dragić Empowers Kenyan Youth Through Sports
The retired point guard’s focus is on youth sports and empowering disabled athletes, including through a unique partnership with two other foundations.... Read more.
Rihanna’s Latest: Investing in Caribbean Arts with the Mellon Foundation
The pop star and entrepreneur's Clara Lionel Foundation is partnering with the arts heavyweight to put Caribbean creativity on the world stage.... Read more.
Common Sense: Rapper Common Talks Philanthropy
We connected with the Chicago recording artist and actor about his giving as he gears up to host the .ORG Impact Awards.... Read more.
Wall Street Billionaire Glenn Dubin and Eva Andersson-Dubin on Their Philanthropy
The Robin Hood Foundation cofounder talks about his story and giving mindset alongside his wife, a doctor who spearheaded a cancer center after her own diagnosis.... Read more.
The Elevate Prize Foundation: From Humble Beginnings to “Making Good Famous”
Joseph Deitch discusses his philanthropy and how it aims to build visibility for social sector leaders, in part by just "giving them the ball" and letting them run... Read more.
7 Questions for Richard Reeves on Boys and Men and Philanthropy
We connected with the writer and social scientist to get his take on shortcomings in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector around boys and men's issues, and what... Read more.
5 Questions for Arts Patron Susan Fales-Hill on Black Philanthropy
The arts patron and “And Just Like That…” writer and producer tells us about her journey to philanthropy, how small gifts can go a long way, and about donors... Read more.
Business for Good: Ed Mitzen’s Approach to Hands-On Philanthropy
The Albany-based entrepreneur and Tulsa Race Massacre advocate has also spearheaded a variety of economic equity projects in his home state, and aims to take the... Read more.
Nicole Taylor on Guiding a Revamped SVCF Through a New Era of Urgency
The CEO of the nation’s largest community foundation shares how she’s thinking about confronting the challenges of 2025 and what SVCF’s planning in light of... Read more.
Trevor Noah’s Philanthropy: Betting Big on Teachers, Students and South Africa’s Future
Ade Adeniji connected with the comedian and television host to talk about his Trevor Noah Foundation and how his giving has evolved.... Read more.
Here Are Some of the Funders Stepping Up Amid Texas’ Devastating Floods
Disaster relief commitments have been incoming from a range of donors and organizations, including private foundations, billionaires, corporations, sports franchises... Read more.
The Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation’s New Era of Intergenerational Philanthropy
One of the most prominent Disney clan philanthropies has gone through a generational changing of the guard over the past several years. We dig into how this family... Read more.
The Yabukis: A Wealthy Midwestern Couple Focuses on Mental Health, the Arts and More
Gail Yabuki spoke with us about the personal story behind the couple’s mental health giving, why they’re embracing a trust-based approach, and more.... Read more.
Hank Green on Digital Age Philanthropy and Decreasing “World Suck”
We connected with one half of the sibling team behind the Vlogbrothers Youtube channel to talk about how the charitably inclined digital creators approach giving... Read more.
Seven Questions for Supermodel and Maternal Health Advocate Christy Turlington Burns
Turlington’s organization, Every Mother Counts, aims to improve health outcomes for mothers around the world. We talked about her journey, movement building, and... Read more.
The Stoic Philanthropist: Robert Rosenkranz on His Giving
From channeling classical thinkers to supporting public debate and extending the human “healthspan,” here’s what stands out about this longtime Wall Streeter’s... Read more.
Nine Questions for Peter Singer on Effective Altruism, Global Poverty and Giving with Impact
We connected with the moral philosopher to get his take on the USAID cuts, the EA movement and its detractors, billionaire giving and more.... Read more.
Project Healthy Minds: A Star Mental Health Nonprofit Draws in Diverse Donors
Since Phil Schermer launched the organization in 2020, it’s gotten the attention of a range of backers like financial exec Jeff Yabuki and the Irsay family, owners... Read more.
Joseph Neubauer and Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer’s Philanthropic Journey
Recent recipients of a Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy, the Philadelphia-based couple share the story behind their hands-on approach to giving for higher ed, the... Read more.
How Fashion Mogul Tory Burch Boosts Fellow Women Entrepreneurs
The designer and businesswoman aims to support fellow women entrepreneurs toward the goal of adding $1 billion to the economy by 2030.... Read more.
Barbara Hostetter on the Barr Foundation’s Growth and Evolution
Barbara and Amos Hostetter are receiving a Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy this month. We connected with Barbara and outgoing president Jim Canales about the Barr... Read more.
Inside the Giving of Carol Colburn Grigor and Her Music-Loving Family
The Colburn Foundation chair and daughter of the late businessman Richard D. Colburn shares more about her billionaire family's giving journey as she is set to receive... Read more.
Inside the Max and Marjorie Fisher Foundation’s Multigenerational Giving
With roots in the 1950s, this Michigan-based grantmaker has evolved with the times. With new generations coming to the fore, we take a look at where this family... Read more.
Amazon Wealth Powers Liesl and Jeff Wilke’s Giving for Lyme Disease, Education and More
Getting in early at Amazon has its perks. For this Seattle couple, that includes standing up a foundation and a family giving tradition for the next generation.... Read more.
The Morenos: A Billionaire Latino Family Gives in Arizona and Southern California
Here’s a look at the giving of Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno and his family, focused on two main geographic regions of interest.... Read more.
A Former NFL Player Started an Environmental Education School. How’s That Going?
Robert Golden's Fresno-based Golden Charter Academy places a distinctive focus on environmental literacy. The school has come a long way in just a few years.... Read more.
