This Midwest Real Estate Couple Has Been Cutting Some Big Checks. Here's Where the Money's Going

This Midwest Real Estate Couple Has Been Cutting Some Big Checks. Here's Where the Money's Going

Ohio-based Harry and Linda Fath gave $275 million in 2022, up from just $50 million in 2017. We spoke with Harry Fath about what they support, how they operate, and why they will never have a foundation.

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For These Faith Groups, Funding Abortion Access and Advocacy Is a Matter of Religious Freedom

For These Faith Groups, Funding Abortion Access and Advocacy Is a Matter of Religious Freedom

The views of the anti-abortion religious right do not represent those of the majority of U.S. believers. Following the fall of Roe, these pro-choice faith groups have been stepping up their efforts to fund abortion care.

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Rick Caruso Might Be L.A.’s Next Mayor. What’s He Like as a Philanthropist?

Rick Caruso Might Be L.A.’s Next Mayor. What’s He Like as a Philanthropist?

The billionaire shopping mall developer has embraced law-and-order messaging in his campaign to become mayor of his home city. Here are some key points to know about how this ambitious Angeleno gives his money away.

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Five Things to Know About the J. Philip and Jennifer DiNapoli Foundation

Five Things to Know About the J. Philip and Jennifer DiNapoli Foundation

The J. Philip and Jennifer DiNapoli Foundation is not the most accessible foundation in the region, but as a funder of education and other Bay Area causes it’s definitely worth getting to know because of its future potential.

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As Abortion Battle Intensifies, Catholics for Choice Aims to Step Things Up

As Abortion Battle Intensifies, Catholics for Choice Aims to Step Things Up

Catholic voters and leaders play a big role in the politics of abortion, with President Biden recently taking fire from conservative bishops. A progressive Catholic group aims to shape the debate, but raising money isn’t always easy.

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How the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Is Fighting Local Poverty

How the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Is Fighting Local Poverty

One of several grantmakers affiliated with the Sisters of Charity Health System, here’s how the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has been addressing the needs of low-income communities in its state.

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Funding Through Faith: How the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota Gives Locally

Funding Through Faith: How the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota Gives Locally

The Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota is a good local funder to know even if you are running a secular organization or a group affiliated with another religion entirely. Here are some important details keep in mind about CCFM.

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