May 19, 2023 A Look at the Russell Berrie Foundation’s New Jersey Grantmaking May 19, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs The Russell Berrie Foundation mostly has a local focus on New Jersey. To guide Tri-State grantseekers, here’s an overview of its approach to philanthropy.Read More
May 09, 2023 Here are Four Grantmakers Backing Rural Areas in New England and the Mid-Atlantic May 09, 2023/ Martha Ramirez Large parts of New England and the Mid-Atlantic are rural and, despite proximity to large metropolitan areas, tend to receive less philanthropic attention. Here are some place-based funders supporting these areas.Read More
April 25, 2023 What Has Hedge Fund Billionaire David Tepper Been Up to Lately? Here’s a Rundown of His Giving April 25, 2023/ Ade Adeniji David Tepper, founder of Appaloosa Management, is worth $18.5 billion, and has a growing philanthropic footprint that spans New York and New Jersey, South Florida, and the Carolinas. Here are some key causes and grants.Read More
April 19, 2023 Where Have Daniel and Jane Och Been Giving Lately? Here's an Overview April 19, 2023/ Ade Adeniji Hedge fund billionaire Daniel Och and his wife Jane have been prominent givers in New York City, backing Jewish organizations, spinal health, charter schools and more. Here’s a rundown and some recent developments.Read More
April 17, 2023 35 Years Later, What's New With NYC Anti-Poverty Giant Robin Hood? April 17, 2023/ Ade Adeniji Since 1988, the Robin Hood Foundation has channeled Wall Street wealth to Gotham’s needy to the tune of $3 billion. Here’s a peek at the funder’s current outlook as it focuses on relief, recovery and rebuilding after COVID.Read More
March 21, 2023 After 40 Years, the North Star Fund Remains Highly Influential. Here's Why March 21, 2023/ Dawn Wolfe This small, New York-based community foundation has been ahead of the game on everything from participatory grantmaking to stopping police brutality. It’s still making waves today.Read More
January 05, 2023 How the Debs Foundation Pursues Philanthropy in New York January 05, 2023/ Alyssa Ochs To help New York nonprofits get familiar with the local giving of Richard Debs and his wife, Barbara, here’s some important information to know about the Debs Foundation.Read More
December 07, 2022 How John and Kiendl Gordon Pursue Their Philanthropy in New York City December 07, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Businessman John R. Gordon gives through a philanthropic foundation he founded with his wife, Kiendl. Here’s what we know about the New York City-focused John R. & Kiendl Dauphinot Gordon Fund.Read More
October 20, 2022 The Logan Legacy: Three Brothers Carry on the Philanthropic Work Their Parents Started October 20, 2022/ Celia Wexler With roots in Chicago, the Logan brothers — Richard, Jonathan and Daniel — all have their own foundations. They’re each carrying on and evolving a long legacy of giving that began with their late parents, David and Reva Logan.Read More
September 27, 2022 Seven Questions for Amy Freitag, the New York Community Trust’s New President September 27, 2022/ Mike Scutari In July, Amy Freitag assumed her role as only the fourth president in the New York Community Trust’s 97-year history. Freitag discusses the job so far, her influences, and her vision for what community foundations can accomplish.Read More
September 16, 2022 Julian Robertson’s Philanthropic Tiger Cubs: How Five Hedge Fund Founders Give September 16, 2022/ Michael Kavate The hedge fund legend was famous for mentoring young managers, and a good number of his disciples have followed in his philanthropic footsteps. Here are the biggest of the bunch.Read More
September 12, 2022 How the Brooklyn Community Foundation Brings Grantmaking to the People September 12, 2022/ Wendy Paris Interest in participatory grantmaking has grown over time, but few have embraced it like the Brooklyn Community Foundation. Here’s a look at how BCF centers community decision-makers in its elder funding and elsewhere.Read More
August 17, 2022 What Does the Irma L. and Abram S. Croll Charitable Trust Support in NYC? August 17, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Here are a few things to know about the Irma L. and Abram S. Croll Charitable Trust’s approach to grantmaking and how NYC grantseekers can get involved with this funder.Read More
June 24, 2022 How the Joyce and Daniel Cowin Foundation Gives in New York City June 24, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Here are a few things NYC nonprofits should know about the Joyce and Daniel Cowin Foundation and what it prioritizes at the local level.Read More
June 09, 2022 A New York Health Funder Looks to Small and Urban Farms as a Solution to Hunger June 09, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is supporting an NYU project to identify and overcome barriers to food production and access in New York, with a focus on small and urban farmers. Read More
June 08, 2022 Inside Real Estate Mogul Frederick Elghanayan’s Grantmaking in New York June 08, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs The Corner Foundation was founded on a real estate fortune in New York City. Here’s some information about this locally-focused funder and its founders, Frederick and Diana Elghanayan.Read More
May 31, 2022 A Look at How and Where the Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation Gives May 31, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs Here’s a look at the Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation’s local giving, centered on New York and New Jersey, and how nonprofits can get connected.Read More
May 04, 2022 Nine Questions with Rachel Leon, Executive Director of the Park Foundation May 04, 2022/ Michael Kavate After more than a decade heading the Environmental Grantmakers Association, Rachel Leon returned to grantmaking in her home state of New York. Read about her unique international-to-local perspective on green giving and beyond.Read More
April 07, 2022 Funder Spotlight: Five Things to Know about New Jersey’s Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation April 07, 2022/ Mike Scutari New Jersey’s Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation backs organizations in the areas of education, the arts and community engagement. Here’s what you need to know about one of the state’s largest private funders.Read More
March 31, 2022 Six Questions for Laura Aden Packer, Howard Gilman Foundation President and CEO March 31, 2022/ Mike Scutari The Howard Gilman Foundation is one of New York City’s most important performing arts funders. We talked with President and CEO Laura Aden Packer about her career path, the health of the city’s arts ecosystem, and more.Read More