January 12, 2023 Here Are Four Things We’re Learning About Family Philanthropy January 12, 2023/ Ade Adeniji About a year ago, IP and the National Center for Family Philanthropy began partnering on a series of profiles exploring different approaches to family giving. Here are some common themes that have emerged. Read More
January 11, 2023 Meet 8 Wealthy Donors of Color from the Real Estate Industry January 11, 2023/ Ade Adeniji As we continue to map out the expanding landscape of America’s wealthy donors of color, we’ve identified some of the top real estate givers, including Wayne Jordan, Dennis Wong and more.Read More
January 06, 2023 Remembering Barbara Walters’ Philanthropy, and What to Expect Next January 06, 2023/ Ade Adeniji An iconic journalist and TV personality, Barbara Walters was also an active philanthropist. Here’s an overview of what she supported and some details on her giving vehicle, the Dena Charitable Trust.Read More
December 22, 2022 Meet 20 Top Donors of Color from the Tech Industry December 22, 2022/ Ade Adeniji The booming tech industry has yielded scores of wealthy philanthropists, based in Silicon Valley and beyond. That includes many rising donors of color. Here’s a list of generous givers to watch. Read More
December 13, 2022 What Do We Know About Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos’ Partner in Philanthropy? December 13, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Jeff Bezos and partner Lauren Sanchez recently announced their plans to give away most of the Amazon founder’s fortune. What do we know about Sanchez, and how might her interests shape the couple’s future philanthropy? Read More
December 07, 2022 Backed by a Billionaire Couple, a Chicago Nonprofit Takes a Community-Led Approach to Youth Equity December 07, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Funded by Mark and Kimbra Walter, Chicago Beyond draws upon the work of veteran principal Liz Dozier. The group is investing millions in community-led initiatives, while challenging top-down dynamics in K-12 philanthropy.Read More
November 28, 2022 Eight Top Black Philanthropists on Wall Street November 28, 2022/ Ade Adeniji While the upper ranks of finance remain predominantly white and male, a growing number of women and people of color are making inroads, including as donors. Here are eight Black philanthropists on Wall Street to watch.Read More
November 22, 2022 The Obama Foundation Is Picking up Steam. Who’s on Board and Where Is Funding Headed So Far? November 22, 2022/ Ade Adeniji The Obama Foundation is in the process of raising $1.6 billion — and starting to roll out some big programs. Here, we outline who’s backing the foundation, who’s running the show, and what it’s funding so far.Read More
November 02, 2022 Passing the Torch: A Family Foundation Empowers Dozens of Young Philanthropists November 02, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Tarsadia Foundation is based in Newport Beach, California, supporting health, education and opportunity. Through its unique “junior board,” the family prioritizes the involvement of many younger members.Read More
October 31, 2022 A New Koch in Town: Four Things to Note About the Philanthropy of America's Richest Woman October 31, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Since her husband David Koch’s passing in 2019, Julia Koch has kept a fairly low philanthropic profile. But the sheer scale of her fortune means much larger giving may be coming down the line. Here are a few things to look out for.Read More
October 18, 2022 Education and Access: Inside a Black Wall Streeter's Emerging Giving October 18, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Frank Baker’s giving so far has focused on education and leveling the playing field both at predominantly white institutions and HBCUs. We sat down with Baker to find out more about his philanthropy to date and what’s to come.Read More
October 12, 2022 Seven Questions for Nichol Whiteman, CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation October 12, 2022/ Ade Adeniji The philanthropic arm of the Dodgers has given more than $40 million in the form of grants and programs. We spoke with its CEO about the foundation’s mission, the state of sports philanthropy, and the legacy of Jackie Robinson.Read More
October 04, 2022 Backed by a Sobrato Heir, This Funder Is Working at the Intersection of Film and Social Change October 04, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Cofounded and backed by Jeff Sobrato, the Safe Space Pictures Foundation invests in film projects covering topics such as sustainability, reproductive rights and criminal justice reform. Its founders take us behind the scenes.Read More
September 28, 2022 Three Things to Know About a Big Gift From Airbnb Billionaire Brian Chesky September 28, 2022/ Ade Adeniji One of the three Airbnb founders, Chesky is worth more than $8 billion and signed the Giving Pledge in his 30s. What can we expect from his philanthropy? A donation in partnership with Barack Obama offers some insight.Read More
September 08, 2022 Five Questions for Tammy Tumbling, COO of the Orange County Community Foundation September 08, 2022/ Ade Adeniji We hear from Tammy Tumbling about her unlikely journey to a leadership role in philanthropy, her efforts to empower Black people in Orange County, and her hopes for the future.Read More
September 01, 2022 Born This Way: How Lady Gaga’s Foundation Focuses on Kindness September 01, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation focuses on youth and mental health, backed by Gaga herself, funding partners, and ticket sales. Executive Director Maya Enista Smith explains how its work has evolved over the years.Read More
August 23, 2022 Six Questions for Isabelle Leighton, Donors of Color Network's New Executive Director August 23, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Isabelle Leighton was recently named head of the Donors of Color Network. We asked her a few questions about her hopes for the network and what more can be done to empower donors of color around the nation.Read More
August 10, 2022 Next in Line: 11 Young Giving Pledgers to Watch August 10, 2022/ Ade Adeniji The Giving Pledge has been taken up by super-rich donors ranging from their 30s through their 90s. While many younger pledgers have given in a relatively modest way to date, there’s a lot more where that came from.Read More
July 27, 2022 How a Connecticut Family Foundation Evolved to Support Youth-Led Social Change July 27, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Since its start in the 1990s, the Perrin Family Foundation has shifted from local funding to supporting racial justice and organizing across Connecticut. Family members explain how the foundation has evolved over the years.Read More
July 25, 2022 Meet 10 Rising Philanthropists of Color July 25, 2022/ Ade Adeniji As the U.S. marches toward majority-minority status, here’s a list of 10 philanthropists of color under age 50 to keep track of, hailing from fields as diverse as finance, entertainment, tech and sports.Read More