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Simons Foundation Gives Stony Brook University $25 million

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09/12/2014

... Jim and Marilyn Simons have donated $25 million to Stony Brook University, one of several large sums the pair has given to the public university in recent years. The Simons ... and science research and has...

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Carnegie Praised for Preserving the Spirit of Philanthropy

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04/13/2015

... people. Imagine if Andrew Carnegie had not decided to use his considerable wealth to establish a system of more than 2,000 public libraries, or ... donated $125 million to the Carnegie...

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Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative Launches Research on Genes That Cause Autism

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04/25/2016

... national online research program on autism, believed to be the largest ever conducted in the United States, ... generating an enormous amount of data for researchers to learn more about genes that can cause...

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JPB Foundation Research Finds Advanced Energy Driving Job Growth in Renewables, Smart Buildings

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05/02/2016

... a state a competitive economic edge. That is according to research from the American Jobs Project in partnership ...

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Freedom Together Foundation

U.S. States, Rockefellers Clash With U.S. House Panel on Exxon Climate Probes

Release Date:

06/27/2016

... on Friday told a Congressional committee it lacked powers to oversee those probes. The pushback is the latest chapter ... attorneys general who have said they would go after Exxon to try and force action...

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US Trust Study Finds Small Foundations Honing Strategies for Greater Impact

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02/03/2017

Funded by U.S. Trust, the survey also found that small foundations and individual donors have been formalizing their governance structures and process over the past decade.

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Bank of America Private Bank

Century Foundation Report Finds Out Why High-Risk Insurance Pools Still Won't Work

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03/01/2017

... leaked documents from House Republicans show plans to create high-risk pools as an alternative to the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) guaranteed access to health insurance for people with .....

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CUNY Publishes Paper on the Changing Role of the Ford Foundation in International Development, 1951–2001

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03/07/2017

While US private philanthropic foundations are small in comparison with other international donors, the Ford Foundation was an important international actor and the biggest player within international philanthropy for almost 50 years.

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MCC Signs $500M Compact with Nepal to Improve Power and Roads

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09/15/2017

MCC Signs $500M Compact with Nepal to Improve Power and Roads The Millennium Challenge ... also includes a commitment from the government of Nepal to contribute $130 million of its own funds toward the ... any...

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Watchdog Group Claims MTA Mistakenly Signed off on $42M Towers with No Use

Release Date:

09/15/2017

The MTA is facing accusations that it unwittingly funded “decorative” towers worth $42 million at bridges and tunnels, as part of Gov. Cuomo’s open-road tolling project.

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Mark Zuckerberg Clashed With Facebook Execs Over Letting Employees Work On His Philanthropy

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10/02/2017

... His Philanthropy Mark Zuckerberg wanted Facebook employees to work on projects for his philanthropic fund , The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, but was forced to abandon the idea early last year...

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Century Foundation Hosts Discussion on College Affordability Ideas for the Next Congress and Beyond

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10/01/2018

The Century Foundation convenes higher education experts, lawmakers, faculty, and advocates to discuss and debate the next big thing in college affordability.

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18 Nov 2021

Money, Money, Money – Beyond Philanthropy: What is the Role of Public Dollars? A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, November 18, 2021 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... Millions of philanthropic dollars are distributed to the thousands of organizations across the charitable ... sector in the U.S. and other countries in response to these emergencies. This funding is dwarfed by...

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Disaster Relief

Atlantic on Spending Down: "We’re Actually Gearing Up”

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08/06/2014

... a couple of old friends and foundation-watchers wrote me to ask, “What?! When did they change their minds?” For ... in its final years. He intends that the final rounds of grants will be bigger, in both size...

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BofA, Rockefeller Noted for Adding Profit Incentives to Nonprofit Work

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11/06/2015

Adding Profit Incentives to Nonprofit Work Impact investing—using private funds ... It’s called Pay for Success, and it allows investors to fund experimental health and social programs by betting...

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PhilTV This Week: Jan 27, 2017

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01/27/2017

... and Simons Foundations Launch "Science Everywhere" to Inspire Math and Science Learning Beyond the Classroom ... of Ford Foundation Speaks Out About Why It's Essential to Partner With Businesses...

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PhilTV This Week

28 Mar 2023

Philanthropy’s Voice in Policy, Practice, & Power-Shifting for Housing Justice - A Webinar Hosted by Funders Together to End Homelessness

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 -

2:00pm to 3:15pm

**This program is hosted by our partner, Funders Together To End Homelessness, who has extended an invitation to PNY ... we will hear how Funders Together member the Butler Family Fund has...

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Jayson Jarushewsky Returns to Stonewall Community Foundation Board

Release Date:

07/02/2012

... Community Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Jayson Jarushewsky has rejoined the board. ... and Director at ACA Financial Guaranty Corporation. Prior to joining ACA, he was the Head of...

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Schendler & Haynes: Finally, ski resorts wake up to warming

Release Date:

09/05/2013

... between ski resorts and a climate-focused nonprofit to address global warming in The Salt Lake Tribune. Despite ... all that's written about climate change, global efforts to address the unfolding crisis...