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
Ms. Foundation Outgoing CEO Reflects on the Pursuit of Equality
Under the leadership of Teresa Younger, a Black and Indigenous woman, the foundation took on domestic abuse, expanded its investments in the South and Midwest, and raised more than $100 million for its endowment.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
TED’s Audacious Project Raised $1B From Donors in 2 Days for Big Nonprofit Efforts
More than a dozen nonprofits will benefit. Donors will meet in person to decide how much to give each group.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
A Division of USAID Relaunches as a Nonprofit
The reincarnation of USAID's Development Innovation Ventures is thanks to $48 million raised from two private donors.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Big Funders Back 10-Year Campaign to Inspire Community Action
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Stand Together, and the National Basketball Association are among the members of a new effort tied to the country's 250th anniversary.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
MacKenzie Scott Gives the Trevor Project $45 Million
The gift comes after years of management turmoil, layoffs, and federal funding cuts.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Billionaire Ray Dalio Pledges $75 Million to Connecticut Kids
The hedge fund founder is joining the push to fund Trump Accounts.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
OpenAI Awards $40.5 Million to a Wide Range of Nonprofits
It’s the first round of grants since it rebranded its nonprofit as the OpenAI Foundation in October.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
GivingTuesday Saw Big Gains in Gifts and Volunteers
Americans gave $4 billion to nonprofits, and 11 million people volunteered.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
‘Mutual Aid’ Steps In When Formal Systems Don’t Work
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press