New York Foundation's New Installment of “In Their Own Words” Focuses on Mekong NYC
Release Date:
02/06/2019
... New York City by achieving equity through community organizing , healing, promoting arts, culture and language, ...
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With Latest $350 Million Gift to Johns Hopkins, Bloomberg Surpasses $1 Billion in Giving to Alma Mater
Release Date:
01/29/2013
The gift includes $250 million in support of a $1 billion effort to facilitate cross-disciplinary work across the university. Mayor Bloomberg, who earned his Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Johns Hopkins in 1964, made his first donation, a...
Philanthropy Takes Fore as Bloomberg Exits N.Y. Mayoralty
Release Date:
04/30/2013
Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s approach to philanthropy and his giving priorities are examined as he prepares for his return to private life.
Atlantic Philanthropies to Award €15 Million to Address Child Poverty
Release Date:
08/07/2013
The $19.78 million grant from Atlantic to the Irish state agency Pobal will be used to support children at risk of poverty within the mainstream education and child care systems.
$50-Million from Goldman Sachs Seeds Fund for Businesswomen
Release Date:
03/05/2014
Goldman Sachs and the World Bank will partner to raise $600 million in support of female entrepreneurs in developing countries, reports The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Grants Awarded To Improve Usefulness Of Research, To Support Junior Researchers of Color
Release Date:
07/23/2014
The William T. Grant Foundation has made $1.6 million in grants to improve the usefulness of research, $634,000 to support connections between education research and practice, and $205,000 to enhance the mentoring relationships of three foundation...
Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches New Clean Energy Initiative
Release Date:
01/26/2015
... solutions and supports scientific research and educational programs.... Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches ...
Mellon Foundation Gives Inaugural National History Teacher of the Year Award
Release Date:
03/13/2015
Dr. Earl Lewis, president of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, presented Michele Anderson, a Michigan teacher with the award.
NY Rejects All Applications for New Charter Schools
Release Date:
05/21/2015
There were 15 total applications for new charter schools, including 12 in New York City.
New York Community Trust Gives $8.7 Million to Nonprofits Across the City
Release Date:
10/05/2015
In all, 84 grants totaling $8.7 million were approved at the October board meeting.
The ZAC Foundation Teams Up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Alabama to Teach Water Safety
Release Date:
04/13/2016
The ZAC Foundation, a water safety advocacy and education foundation, has teamed up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Alabama to teach water safety.
Century Foundation Research on School Segregation is Focus of Reporting in The Atlantic
Release Date:
04/21/2016
As a recent Century Foundation report notes, at least 91 school districts now use socioeconomic status as a factor in assigning students, up from just a couple in 1996, and around 40 in 2007.
Asia Foundation and Lotus Circle Honor Carnegie’s Gregorian
Release Date:
05/09/2016
The Asia Foundation and The Lotus Circle, a community of U.S. individuals, foundations, and corporations who raise private capital to rapidly respond to challenges and opportunities facing women in Asia, will honor Dr. Vartan Gregorian, president of...
The Bronfman Fellowship Announces 31st Application Season
Release Date:
11/03/2016
The Bronfman Fellowship selects 26 outstanding North American teenagers for a rigorous academic year of seminars including a free, five-week trip to Israel in the summer between the fellows’ junior and senior years of high school.
Jonas Center Announces Partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs
Release Date:
11/15/2016
The Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to establish a national network of nurse researchers, clinical experts and educators working to improve...
The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Continues to Support Nurturing Young Artists
Release Date:
01/20/2017
The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation supports the 2016 - 17 season of performing arts events at Centenary Stage Company.
United Hospital Fund President James Tallon Steps Down from NY Board of Regents
Release Date:
02/02/2017
Regent James Tallon will not seek another term on New York state’s education policymaking body, opening up an empty spot on the board and continuing the transformation of the 17-member group.
U.S. Trust President Says 'It's Standing Room Only' In Impact Investing
Release Date:
02/22/2017
Clients want socially responsible investing options, and the broker/dealers see opportunities in meeting that demand.
Arabella Advisors Publishes Report on Women's Mental Health
Release Date:
05/02/2017
Women’s mental health and well-being have traditionally received insufficient attention from the health care field, from government, and from philanthropy.
Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Awards Avera eCare Grant to Establish National Telehealth Certificate Program
Release Date:
10/21/2019
... said Deanna Larson, Avera eCARE CEO. “Providing an educational foundation and validated certificate in ...