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Today: August 26, 2026
Today: August 26, 2026

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LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to children impacted by conflicts

The LEGO Foundation has committed $97 million to expand the International Rescue Committee's programs that use play to aid learning and recovery for children in conflict zones

LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to children impacted by conflicts
Arts|Economy|Opinion|World

America’s nonprofit sector is pushing back against an ‘authoritarian playbook’

The Trump administration has made many threats against nonprofits whose missions it disagrees with.

America’s nonprofit sector is pushing back against an ‘authoritarian playbook’
Business|Economy|Education

How businessman Julius Rosenwald used his fortune to transform education

How businessman Julius Rosenwald used his fortune to transform education

How businessman Julius Rosenwald used his fortune to transform education
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Winner pays $9 million in charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry

Someone paid more than $9 million to have lunch with basketball player Stephen Curry and Warren Buffett, and the legendary investor also promised to match the winning bid so both their favorite charities will benefit

Winner pays $9 million in charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry
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Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education

Global Citizen is gearing up for its biggest event yet: the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show

Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US|World

Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate

Open Society Foundations, the family philanthropy founded by hedge fund billionaire George Soros, is putting $30 million toward groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate

Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate
Education

How America’s independence from England revolutionized US philanthropy

US charitable institutions rapidly changed in the 1780s as Americans established groups to support people in need and to reform society.

How America’s independence from England revolutionized US philanthropy
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Denis Leary’s ‘crazy idea’ puts civilians through FDNY training to raise funds for fire departments

Actor-comedian Denis Leary has found a unique way to raise funds for his Leary Firefighters Foundation

Denis Leary’s ‘crazy idea’ puts civilians through FDNY training to raise funds for fire departments
Business|Science|Technology

Key takeaways from Musk's testimony at OpenAI trial

Elon Musk testified for more than seven hours over three days this week at a trial in Oakland, California, over the future of OpenAI, casting his lawsuit against the owner of ChatGPT

Key takeaways from Musk's testimony at OpenAI trial
Business|Education|Europe|World

King Charles III's charity celebrates 50 years of helping young people find work with a gala in NYC

While Charles and Queen Camilla made their first state visit to the U.S. since he became king, they also supported The King’s Trust as it celebrates its 50th anniversary

King Charles III's charity celebrates 50 years of helping young people find work with a gala in NYC
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Tracy Sturdivant, the Ms. Foundation's next leader, wants to expand the feminist funder's coalition

Tracy Sturdivant will succeed Teresa Younger as the next president and CEO of the Ms. Foundation, the first national philanthropy run by and for women

Tracy Sturdivant, the Ms. Foundation's next leader, wants to expand the feminist funder's coalition
Business|Crime|Health|World

The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders

The Gates Foundation confirmed Wednesday that it is reviewing its ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World

The Gates Foundation is hiring an investigator to probe its Epstein connections

The Gates Foundation is hiring an investigator to probe its Epstein connections

The Gates Foundation is hiring an investigator to probe its Epstein connections
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Michael and Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750 million gift to University of Texas

Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell are donating $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin

Michael and Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750 million gift to University of Texas
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

‘Anything I get is always going to be earned’: The purpose behind OKC Thunder star Lu Dort’s relentless edge

‘Anything I get is always going to be earned’: The purpose behind OKC Thunder star Lu Dort’s relentless edge

‘Anything I get is always going to be earned’: The purpose behind OKC Thunder star Lu Dort’s relentless edge
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Interview|Stock Markets

Warren Buffett will not commit to more donations to Gates Foundation

Warren Buffett on Tuesday declined to commit to continuing his annual multibillion-dollar donations to the Gates Foundation, following the recent release of

Warren Buffett will not commit to more donations to Gates Foundation
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix cofounder and chairman Reed Hastings to step down from board of directors

Netflix cofounder and chairman Reed Hastings will step down from the streaming service's board of directors in June when his term expires, the company said on Thursday

Netflix cofounder and chairman Reed Hastings to step down from board of directors
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health

Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning

New research reveals that financial gains for many Black-led nonprofits after George Floyd’s murder were short-lived

Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI

There’s a new leader at billionaire eBay founder Pierre Omidyar’s philanthropic firm

A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Opinion

Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers

Three philanthropy scholars size up the latest data on gifts from the country’s biggest philanthropists.

Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row

Michael Bloomberg tops a new list of America’s biggest donors, after giving billions to a wide range of causes

Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

Paris Hilton launches recovery fund for women business owners after disasters

Paris Hilton has launched a new national fund to help women-owned small businesses recover after disasters

Paris Hilton launches recovery fund for women business owners after disasters
Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Small, approachable actions are the key to a nonprofit push for greater civic engagement among Gen Z

A well-connected, privately-funded initiative is emphasizing small, approachable actions in its push to improve youth civic engagement

Small, approachable actions are the key to a nonprofit push for greater civic engagement among Gen Z
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health

TED's Audacious Project raised $1B from donors in 2 days to fund big nonprofit initiatives

A collaborative of funders called The Audacious Project raised $1 billion over two days to fund large projects proposed by more than a dozen nonprofits

TED's Audacious Project raised $1B from donors in 2 days to fund big nonprofit initiatives
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Palmerston, one of the UK’s top ‘diplocats,’ dies in Bermuda

Palmerston, one of the UK’s top ‘diplocats,’ dies in Bermuda

Palmerston, one of the UK’s top ‘diplocats,’ dies in Bermuda
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Science

Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding

A new trove of documents released by the Justice Department reveals that Epstein’s reach into academia was wider than previously known

Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Technology

Hank and John Green's studio becomes a nonprofit as they aim to make 'trustworthy content' online

Author-vloggers Hank and John Green are turning their educational media company Complexly into a nonprofit

Hank and John Green's studio becomes a nonprofit as they aim to make 'trustworthy content' online
Arts|Entertainment

Mariah Carey's secret grunge album part of tribute at MusiCares event

Mariah Carey has been honored as MusiCares Person of the Year for her musical achievements and philanthropy

Mariah Carey's secret grunge album part of tribute at MusiCares event
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance

A former Sierra Club Foundation director sues over internal racism that he says hinders its mission

A former Sierra Club Foundation employee is suing the nonprofit, alleging that normal workplace interactions got twisted into an unfair harassment complaint to force him out after he called out racial discrimination internally

A former Sierra Club Foundation director sues over internal racism that he says hinders its mission
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment

Opera is not dying – but it needs a second act for the streaming era

Updated management practices and monetized digital production could help opera companies rely less on subscriptions and big donors for revenue – bolstering budgets.

Opera is not dying – but it needs a second act for the streaming era
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Tiger Woods celebrates 30th year of foundation and gets $20M grant from Arthur Blank

Tiger Woods is celebrating 30 years of his TGR Foundation with a big gift

Tiger Woods celebrates 30th year of foundation and gets $20M grant from Arthur Blank
Business|Economy|Education|Health|World

Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff

The Gates Foundation plans to spend a record $9 billion in 2026, focusing on global health and other key areas

Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World

Businessman extradited from Cambodia to China suspected of running vast online criminal empire

Prosecutors in the United States say Chen Zhi boasted of pulling in $30 million a day

Businessman extradited from Cambodia to China suspected of running vast online criminal empire
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Interview|Opinion

With less charitable giving flowing directly to charities, a tax policy scholar suggests some policy fixes

Even when donors have good intentions, philanthropy does not always produce good results.

With less charitable giving flowing directly to charities, a tax policy scholar suggests some policy fixes
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

The nation's 250th anniversary arrives with a call for year-round community service

The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America’s 250th birthday celebration into the country’s single biggest year for volunteering

The nation's 250th anniversary arrives with a call for year-round community service
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Today is Warren Buffett’s last day as Berkshire CEO. Business leaders tell us what they learned from him

Today is Warren Buffett’s last day as Berkshire CEO. Business leaders tell us what they learned from him

Today is Warren Buffett’s last day as Berkshire CEO. Business leaders tell us what they learned from him
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

How Seuk Kim's tragic plane crash built a volunteer army of pet rescuers

A group of volunteer pilots and animal lovers, known as Seuk’s Army, has been conducting weekly airlifts to rescue pets from overwhelmed Southern shelters

How Seuk Kim's tragic plane crash built a volunteer army of pet rescuers
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health

Phil and Penny Knight's donation tops the Chronicle of Philanthropy's list of 2025's biggest gifts

The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their foundations totals $5 billion in 2025

Phil and Penny Knight's donation tops the Chronicle of Philanthropy's list of 2025's biggest gifts
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he's ready to win a Grammy

Country star Jelly Roll is ready to win a Grammy

It feels good to be Jelly Roll. And now, he's ready to win a Grammy
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance

Donor-advised funds have more money than ever – and direct more of it to politically active charities

When foundations make grants to DAFs, the digital trail normally created instead becomes a dead end.

Donor-advised funds have more money than ever – and direct more of it to politically active charities
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Bloomberg expands his support of mayors globally to help save democracy. And improve trash pickup

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Bloomberg expands his support of mayors globally to help save democracy. And improve trash pickup
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment

CNN announces the 2025 Hero of the Year Quilen Blackwell

CNN’s Anderson Cooper and Laura Coates announce the 2025 CNN Hero of the Year during CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute.

CNN announces the 2025 Hero of the Year Quilen Blackwell
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Quilen Blackwell, whose nonprofit ‘farm-to-vase’ flower shop employs at-risk youth, is CNN’s Hero of the Year

Quilen Blackwell, whose nonprofit ‘farm-to-vase’ flower shop employs at-risk youth, is CNN’s Hero of the Year

Quilen Blackwell, whose nonprofit ‘farm-to-vase’ flower shop employs at-risk youth, is CNN’s Hero of the Year
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Nearly a year sober, she’s gathered 100+ winter items for the recovery center that saved her

Nearly a year sober, she’s gathered 100+ winter items for the recovery center that saved her

Nearly a year sober, she’s gathered 100+ winter items for the recovery center that saved her
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Americans gave $4B on GivingTuesday 2025 as donations and volunteering gain big over last year

Americans gave $4 billion to nonprofits on GivingTuesday in 2025, an increase from the $3.6 billion they gave in 2024

Americans gave $4B on GivingTuesday 2025 as donations and volunteering gain big over last year
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|World

Shari Redstone's new media venture matches her passion for telling authentic stories about Israel

Shari Redstone's exit from the media world was decidedly brief.

Shari Redstone's new media venture matches her passion for telling authentic stories about Israel
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

OpenAI awards $40.5M to a wide range of nonprofits under new foundation structure

OpenAI has awarded $40.5 million to more than 200 nonprofits in the first round of grants it has made since it rebranded its nonprofit as the OpenAI Foundation in October

OpenAI awards $40.5M to a wide range of nonprofits under new foundation structure
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Team distributes blankets, clothing and care kits to people experiencing homelessness

Team distributes blankets, clothing and care kits to people experiencing homelessness

Team distributes blankets, clothing and care kits to people experiencing homelessness
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When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid'

Organizers say that interest in local, grassroots initiatives to meet community needs has been growing

When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid'