Mayo Clinic Lands $75 Million to Automate Its Supply Chain Logistics
The donation from Thomas and Elizabeth Grainger is aimed at providing a more efficient way to get supplies to those caring for patients.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Why Americans Give: New Research Finds 5 Profiles for Generosity
Americans’ generosity varies according to their aspirations, motivations, and demographic characteristics.
By George Mitchell
The Conversation
With Grants Hard to Come By, Philanthropy Infrastructure Groups Evolve
Once called philanthropy supporting organizations, infrastructure groups are positioning themselves to be leaders in the field.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Funding Small Studies — and Life-Changing Cures
For decades, Cures Within Reach has supported efforts ignored by most other grant makers. The results should make philanthropy pay attention.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How One Family’s Bipolar Disorder Experience Led to $1 Billion in Giving
Ted Stanley, whose son was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, wanted to give his fortune to one organization where researchers collaborate on their work rather than splitting it among institutions working separately on the same cause.
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press
Shattered Trust: $21 Million DAF Lawsuit Threatens Donor Confidence
In a legal battle, a DAF sponsor is accused of cutting off access to an account and refusing to make specific grants. Experts say the case is highly unusual but could impact donor trust and DAF regulations.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Trust-Based Philanthropy Is Not on Trial
A single lawsuit shouldn’t be misread as a referendum on a philanthropic practice that's legal, effective, and widely adopted.
How This Community Foundation Created a New Model for Disaster Relief
After Nebraska’s 2024 tornadoes, the Omaha Community Foundation brought donors, case managers, and partners together to speed recovery, fill gaps in federal aid, and build a durable model for long‑term disaster philanthropy.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
3 Decades On, Elton John Reflects On His Philanthropic Legacy
The music icon and his husband reflect on the progress made toward preventing HIV and curing AIDS and the roadblocks that remain.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
OpenAI Foundation Pledges $1B in Grants to Ensure AI ‘Benefits All of Humanity’
The new funding will support life science and health research and will seek to mitigate some of the impacts of AI technologies on jobs, the economy and mental health, especially of children.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Trust Based Philanthropy Lands in Court: the Winthrop Rockefeller Case
The popular approach to grant making is at the center of a leadership succession battle at the Arkansas foundation.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Year-End Giving to DAFs Soared as Donors Rushed to Beat Tax Changes
Grant making was already up in the first two months of 2026.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Gifts From Top 50 U.S. Philanthropists Jumped to $22.4B in 2025
Three scholars assess the significance of the Philanthropy 50 list of the top American donors and to consider what they indicate about the state of charitable giving in the United States.
A Civil Rights Lawyer Will Lead eBay Founder’s Philanthropy for More Inclusive AI
Omidyar Network President Michele Jawando will take over as CEO, leading one of the best-financed technology organizations looking to loosen Silicon Valley’s grip on artificial intelligence’s development, deployment, and regulation.
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press
A Second Chance to Get Rural America Right
Philanthropy's broken promise to invest in neglected communities helped fuel Trump's rise. Now funders have a new opportunity to win their trust.
By Savannah Barrett
Contributor
The Philanthropy 50: Top Donors Reward Charities They Know Well
Major research hospitals and prestigious universities snared a significant share of Philanthropy 50 gifts, but lesser known programs also received large donations.
By Maria Di Mento and Ben Gose