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The foundation has had its funding frozen after the government announced a probe into a $250,000 grant it had given to a vocal critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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The Gender Divide in Ballet Leadership and Choreography

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09/29/2015

In the past, Ford Foundation and Wallace Foundation have worked to increase diversity in the arts.

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Rebuild By Design Joins Rockefeller's 100 Resilient Cities Initiative

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10/01/2015

... challenges of cities. This new structure also combines two powerful Rockefeller Foundation funded resilience ...

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Ford’s Walker Weighs in on New Rules Allowing Pension Funds to Invest with Conscience

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10/22/2015

Today’s announcement from the Department of Labor is a welcome step that will benefit both fund beneficiaries and society at large, according to a statement from Darren Walker, chair of the National Advisory Board on Impact Investing (NAB) and...

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Tow Foundation Touted as Prime Example of Funder Helping Turn the Tide for Juvenile Justice Reform

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11/19/2015

The Tow Foundation touted as a primary force for Juvenile Justice Reform in Connecticut and New York.

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Westchester Community Foundation Names Jennifer Hu Corriggio as Philanthropy Chief

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12/07/2015

... Foundation, an organization that is making such a powerful impact,” said Corriggio. “My goal will be to ...

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Nathan Cummings Foundation Touted for Broad and Innovative Support for Climate Change

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12/09/2015

The Nathan Cummings Foundation lauded as embracing a broader, more pragmatic portfolio of approaches to climate change.

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Citi Director and NYC Commissioner Jointly Advocate for Helping Immigrants Become Citizens

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01/14/2016

... Less widely appreciated is the fact that citizenship is a powerful source of economic empowerment and strength both for ...

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Doris Duke Foundation Supports New Website Focusing on Refugees

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03/08/2016

... "Aylan Kurdi's death spurred public attention and some powerful press coverage," she says. "But we felt that there .....

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Microsoft Joins Bloomberg, JPMorgan & Others in Supporting Smithsonian's Museum of African American History

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03/25/2016

... the museum and bring these perspectives to life in a powerful and enriching experience.” Other recent ...

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Council Seeks to Protect Domestic Workers

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04/13/2016

A bill would compel the city to enforce labor rules for nannies and home health aides.

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New York Community Trust Gives $100K Grant to Encourage Resilient Building Practices in NYC and Beyond

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07/07/2016

The grant will help communities be better prepared against rising seas, flooding, and other natural disasters.

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Rockefeller Fund Takes First Green Stake in Pivot From Oil

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07/28/2016

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund took its first direct stake in a renewable energy company in a move meant to bolster the fight against climate change.

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A New MIT-Led Simons Foundation Collaboration Aims to Understand Basic Principles and Laws of Microbial Ecosystems

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05/30/2017

Model microorganisms grown in pure cultures have been the basis of biological research for many decades — open a cell biology textbook and almost everything you will find has been discovered in yeast or E. coli lab cultures. While this speaks to the...

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Grant Supported Research: Self-Affirmation Intervention with Existing Institutional Channels Leads To Academic Success for Minority Students

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06/28/2017

... post-doctoral scholar at Stanford. “The effects can be powerful , but the intervention itself plays a subtle role as ...

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Grantmakers in the Arts Selects Edwin Torres as New CEO

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08/16/2017

Edwin Torres, deputy commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, has been selected by the Grantmakers in the Arts (GIA) board of directors as the organization’s new president & CEO. Torres will become GIA’s third CEO after...

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A Secret Weapon In The Fight Against Islamophobia

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09/06/2017

... no overseas charities. Today, Pillars is emerging as a powerful , behind-the-scenes engine of Muslim activism, a ...

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Can Business Save The World from Climate Change?

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09/06/2017

... with a combined annual revenue of $1.4 trillion sent a powerful message to the world: U.S. President Donald Trump ...

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In Nighttime Tweet, Trump Offers Mixed Message on Immigration

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09/07/2017

In his seven months in office, President Trump has proved to be the commander in chief of mixed messages. But even for him, the nighttime tweet on Tuesday was a head-turner.

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