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“We Forgot the Kids.” Funders Back New Efforts to Support Youth Wellbeing in a Tech-Driven World
Young Futures is marshaling support for funding challenges and a $50 million “philanthropic index fund.”
Bridging Broken Connections: The Benefits of Intergenerational Programs
With social isolation on the rise, Tiffany Benjamin of the Humana Foundation makes a case for a “two-for-one” solution: building ties between older adults and youth.
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.
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.
This Philanthropic Partnership Aims to Reduce Youth Incarceration in L.A. How Is It Faring?
With a renewed contract and an injection of philanthropic dollars, Ready to Rise will continue its work to support youth in Los Angeles for another seven years.
The Home Depot Foundation Invests in the Tool-Wielding Trades
The corporate foundation has gotten behind the Boys & Girls Clubs’ skilled trades training pilot program for young people.
Trevor Project and Funders Step Up After LGBTQ+ Youth Hotline Services Cut
The Trevor Project’s Emergency Lifeline Campaign for LGBTQ+ Youth has already raised approximately $18 million from more than 17,000 donors.
Tracking Young Families’ Wellbeing as Economic Hardship Spikes
The RAPID Survey Project is showing just how many families with young children are facing economic hardship-related stress right now. Here’s why funders have gotten behind its work.
Viewers Like You: Who’s Supporting PBS at the National Level?
PBS stations are finding themselves in trouble after Congress decided to strip the Corporation for Public Broadcasting of more than $1 billion. Here are some funders that have the broadcaster’s back.
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.
A Popular and Effective Education Approach Is Under Fire. Who Has Its Back?
Parents, educators and potential employers value social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. But as the Trump administration and the right attack SEL, will funders stand their ground?
Can Tech Lawsuit Settlement Dollars Back Youth Mental Health?
With philanthropy’s support, the Children’s Funding Project and the Afterschool Alliance aim to steer potential tech lawsuit settlement money toward underfunded afterschool and summer programs.
King Charles’ Charity Helps Young People with Confidence, Courses and Careers
The King’s Trust has been working outside its home country for 10 years, continuing a long legacy of youth development begun in the U.K.
How the Zellerbach Family Foundation Transformed Its Giving to Better Support Grantees
The Bay Area foundation has dramatically increased its unrestricted giving, abolished an outcomes-based evaluation model and eliminated reports for its Community Arts grantees.
“All Hands on Deck” as Trump Aims to Eliminate Head Start
Ending the six-decade-old preschool program for low-income families would be a devastating setback, not least for early ed funders trying to address the nation’s child care crisis.
Craigslist Founder Craig Newmark Invests in Gen Z Cyber Defense
The digital pioneer wants to help young people “Spot the Scam” and “PauseTake9” before engaging online. We connected with him to check in and learn more.
How the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Plans to Spend $1.1 Billion by 2035
The late Buffalo Bills owner decided before he died that he wanted his foundation to exist for only 20 years. But he left it to foundation trustees to figure out the spend-down path. Here’s a look at the state of play.
5 Things to Know About Kathy Reich, the Incoming Leader of Sam Walton’s Foundation
The founding director of Ford’s BUILD initiative will be the executive director of Sam Walton’s Catena Foundation. Here are a few things to know about Reich and the low-profile $575 million grantmaker she’ll be leading.
Here’s a Look at Prince Harry’s Charitable Work Over the Years
From royal patronages to establishing the Archewell Foundation, Prince Harry has been involved in philanthropy for years. Here’s an overview — and why he’s in the news over a recent scandal involving his long-time charity.
A New Midwest Giant: Missouri’s $1.4 Billion Patterson Family Foundation
The foundation’s assets recently jumped 500-fold, making it Missouri’s second-largest private foundation and one of the Midwest’s top 20. What does it fund?
New “Call Me Maybe” Funding Challenge Tackles Phones in Schools
With funding from Pinterest, Pivotal Ventures and the Susan Crown Exchange, the nonprofit Young Futures aims to identify solutions to a thorny problem.
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.
A Defining Moment: Will Philanthropy Stand Strong for Girls Around the World?
Shanna Marzilli, president and CEO of Plan International USA, calls on funders to step up for girls as aid support is frozen by the Trump administration.
How the Monarch Foundation Is Making the Case for Unrestricted Cash
This family foundation is on a mission to demonstrate the effectiveness of no-strings cash programs for moms and babies.
A Champion of Puerto Rico: Billionaire Orlando Bravo Focuses on Entrepreneurship
Hurricane Maria sparked the Puerto Rico-born investor’s first big foray into organized philanthropy. His giving now centers on economic opportunity there.
Why the Bezos Family Foundation Backs Early Care That Centers Dads
Home visiting improves health, encourages early literacy and strengthens families. This pilot program aims to make sure dads are involved, too.
Rural Funding Is Hard. Here’s How the Blank Family Foundation Tackles It
The Home Depot cofounder’s Atlanta-based foundation has a long track record with the challenges and opportunities of rural grantmaking in distant Montana.
Here’s What We Know About Meghan Markle’s Giving
After stepping away as a working royal, the longtime champion of women and girls has continued her work through the Archewell Foundation.
All In For Kids: Backing Innovative Solutions to End Generational Violence
What do families with babies and young children need to thrive? Why not ask them, and support their efforts to take action on their insights?
A Look Back at How the Lewis Prize for Music Empowered Young People
With the five-year initiative concluded, here’s how it leveraged creative youth development and a participatory process, and what other funders can learn.
