The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and the Texas Region 10 Education Service Center announced the recipients of full scholarships.The two-year program is made...more
The late William Waid, a University of Miami alumnus passionate about big band swing and jazz, has left a legacy to the Frost School of Music.Waid passed away in 2021 at the age of 94, but his...more
Alyssa Bump Joins Allegany County Area Foundation.Bump will initially focus on the Foundation's website, social media, publications, and media relations.She will be part of a cohort of 15 Rural...more
Schott Foundation for Public Education debuts new sustainable grantmaking tool.The Sustainable Grantmaking Benchmark is a simple tool that helps funders evaluate their grantmaking.Two of the seven...more
Donor-advised funds at a community foundation support your clients' holistic wealth and legacy planning goals.A small, bipartisan tax law change has been proposed that would allow Qualified...more
Meadows Foundation donates nearly $3M to launch water research institute in West Texas.The donation will launch the Meadows Research Institute for West Texas Water at Sul Ross State University.The...more
Lynn Booth and her husband, Kent Kresa, recently announced a $50 million commitment to the California Institute of Technology.The gift, announced in late December, represents one of the largest...more
Pulse of Philanthropy: A New Year Filled with Hope - Door County Pulse Pulse of Phil philanthropy: a new year F filled with hope.Today, the consolidated child care center known as Doorway to Learning...more
El Dorado Community Foundation manages charitable funds entrusted by individuals, families, businesses and organizations.EDCF assesses modest administrative fees, ranging from 1.5% to 4% depending on...more
"Strengthening local philanthropy for today and tomorrow" is the first story in a series provided by the El Dorado Community Foundation.EDCF works quietly but meaningfully to help shape the future of...more
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.