Philanthropy Can Better Support the Youngest Migrants and Refugees by Investing in Cities

Philanthropy Can Better Support the Youngest Migrants and Refugees by Investing in Cities

Millions of children have been forced to move in recent years due to conflict, climate change and more. Guest authors outline how directly funding cities is a powerful way to help refugees, including through a new pooled fund.

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Green Middleweights: 25 Prominent, Mid-Sized Environmental Grantmakers

Green Middleweights: 25 Prominent, Mid-Sized Environmental Grantmakers

We previously compiled the top 25 green funders based on 2021 giving data. Today, we round up the next 25 on the list — a wide-ranging set of grantmakers who all gave $10 million or more to environmental causes.

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Five Insights into the State of Global Philanthropy

Five Insights into the State of Global Philanthropy

The Council on Foundations’ latest State of Global Giving Report analyzed funding data from 2015 and 2019 and surveyed field leaders about the years since. Here are five key takeaways.

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California's Homelessness Problem Has Long Defied Solutions. Here’s What Five Funders Are Doing

California's Homelessness Problem Has Long Defied Solutions. Here’s What Five Funders Are Doing

Even before the pandemic, California had around 28% of the nation’s homeless population. Here’s how five Golden State funders are approaching a problem that continues to stymie philanthropy.

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Hilton’s Equity Funding Expands—for a Disability Rights Group, It’s a “Game-Changer”

Hilton’s Equity Funding Expands—for a Disability Rights Group, It’s a “Game-Changer”

Philanthropy historically underfunds disability rights and equity. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation recently made a $1 million grant to disability-led organization RespectAbility as part of a growing fund dedicated to equity issues.

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Funder Spotlight: Flush with a Huge Bequest, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Has Ramped Up Giving

Funder Spotlight: Flush with a Huge Bequest, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Has Ramped Up Giving

Established by the hotel tycoon, the foundation tackles issues like early childhood development and homelessness. A 2019 bequest from its namesake's son more than doubled its endowment to $7.5 billion.

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Taking Stock of Jack Dorsey’s Support for Water Equity in Africa

Taking Stock of Jack Dorsey’s Support for Water Equity in Africa

Start Small just made a major commitment to water equity in Africa, following a range of support for COVID relief, education and women and girls on the continent. We unpack what this tells us about Dorsey’s giving priorities.

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The Pandemic Shows That Philanthropy Needs to Play the Long Game on Global Health

The Pandemic Shows That Philanthropy Needs to Play the Long Game on Global Health

The coronavirus has spotlighted profound weaknesses in global health systems, especially in developing countries. The CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation argues that funders need to think differently to tackle this challenge.

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No Water or Toilets in Health Facilities? That's Horrifying—And Funders Are Paying Attention

No Water or Toilets in Health Facilities? That's Horrifying—And Funders Are Paying Attention

Nearly half of healthcare facilities in the world’s Least Developed Countries lack basic water services, leaving millions of patients vulnerable to infection and other problems. Leading WASH funders and nonprofits are looking to change that.

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To Guide Hilton's Global Giving, CEO Peter Laugharn is Drawing on Lessons He Learned in Mali

To Guide Hilton's Global Giving, CEO Peter Laugharn is Drawing on Lessons He Learned in Mali

Since taking the helm of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Peter Laugharn has streamlined its global programs and also sought to send more grants to community-based nonprofits in Africa. We talk to Laugharn about his vision for “localizing philanthropy.”

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Here's One Funder That Was Responsive to Disasters Last Year, With an Eye to Long-Term Needs

Here's One Funder That Was Responsive to Disasters Last Year, With an Eye to Long-Term Needs

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is also one of the few funders we can think of that responded to all of the top disasters in 2017 at a substantial level. 

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Can Pay for Success Reduce Homelessness and Prison Reentry in Los Angeles?

Can Pay for Success Reduce Homelessness and Prison Reentry in Los Angeles?

The first pay for success model has been launched in Los Angeles County, with the hope that permanent supportive housing can reduce the cycle of homeless people revolving through the criminal justice system. 

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