February 27, 2023 For This Funder Collaborative, the Road Back to Abortion Access Leads Through the States February 27, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen The Collaborative for Gender and Reproductive Equity was working at the state level long before the end of Roe v. Wade. Today, it’s more convinced than ever that the states are where the fight over abortion will be won or lost.Read More
December 21, 2022 Green Heavyweights: The Nation’s 25 Largest Environmental Grantmakers December 21, 2022/ Michael Kavate We compiled a list of the top green funders in the U.S., based on the most recent full year of giving data available. One big takeaway: Living billionaires now dominate the list.Read More
October 04, 2022 In a Post-Roe Era, Here’s How Packard Is Funding the Fight for Reproductive Freedom October 04, 2022/ Laurie Udesky The Packard Foundation has been funding reproductive rights and health for more than 50 years, and has awarded millions in additional emergency grants this year. Here’s what it funds, including a closer look at a few key grantees. Read More
August 31, 2022 Two Years After Historic Uprisings, Where Does Philanthropy’s Commitment to Racial Justice Stand? August 31, 2022/ Martha Ramirez and Tate Williams In the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, philanthropies committed billions to racial equity. Two years on, how much money has moved? Where has it gone? In this special report, IP charts the progress of 11 major foundation pledges.Read More
July 07, 2022 With Roe v. Wade Overturned, Who Is Funding the Fight for Abortion Rights and Access? July 07, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen After the reversal of Roe v. Wade, there is more need than ever for philanthropy to step up for reproductive justice. Here’s a list of funders who are supporting abortion rights — including a couple of hopefuls.Read More
June 16, 2022 Eight Leading Foundations Working to Keep Forests Green, Water Pure and Farms Fertile June 16, 2022/ Michael Kavate These legacy foundations are among the top grantmakers giving toward conservation, curbing pollution and improving agriculture in the United States. See who’s on the list.Read More
June 15, 2022 For Packard, a Family Legacy Fuels Cutting Edge-Care for Mothers and Babies June 15, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen The David and Lucile Packard Foundation will provide $100 million to the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford to modernize and enhance care for mothers and infants — and carry on Lucile Packard’s legacy.Read More
May 04, 2022 “Healthcare, Not a Crime.” How Ipas Backs Abortion Care Abroad, and What U.S. Funders Can Learn May 04, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen As the U.S. backslides on abortion rights, much of the rest of the world is moving in the other direction. Here’s one abortion care organization that’s been leading that charge, even as support from U.S. philanthropy remains lackluster.Read More
April 26, 2022 A Tale of Two Valleys: Five Ways Philanthropy Can Change to Make Silicon Valley More Equitable April 26, 2022/ Martha Ramirez A new report highlights five shifts funders can make to more effectively combat inequality. Though it’s geared toward giving in the Bay Area, its advice rings true for philanthropists across the nation.Read More
April 11, 2022 A Funder Effort to Fight Poverty—One Taxpayer at a Time April 11, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen Educating people about tax credits can be an effective way for funders to leverage their dollars for a great deal of poverty-fighting power. And there’s a dedicated funder network out there helping to lead the charge.Read More
April 06, 2022 Why Funders Are Rallying Behind Some Unusual Suspects Advocating for Early Childcare April 06, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen Education advocates are making a big push for early care, but the cause has a long list of supporters, including police, military and business leaders. Here’s why some big ed funders are backing their work on the issue.Read More
January 26, 2022 How Hispanics in Philanthropy Is Serving Latin America—with a Big Boost from MacKenzie Scott January 26, 2022/ Liz Longley Hispanics in Philanthropy acts as an affinity group, a donor network, a grantmaker, a crowdfunding platform, and more, and a big portion of its work serves communities in Latin America. Here’s how this work is evolving.Read More
December 07, 2021 Who Is Big Philanthropy Betting on for a Climate Breakthrough? December 07, 2021/ Michael Kavate The latest round of one of the world’s richest environmental awards shows a path for philanthropy to back riskier ideas. Learn who won and how they were chosen.Read More
November 02, 2021 Seven Questions for Deanna Gomby, President and CEO of the Heising-Simons Foundation November 02, 2021/ Mike Scutari Deanna Gomby, president and CEO of the Heising-Simons Foundation, has more than 30 years of experience in philanthropy and early childhood issues. We discuss her influences, her outlook on the field and more.Read More
October 26, 2021 Newest Cohort of Packard Foundation Fellows an Encouraging Sign for Gender Equity in STEM October 26, 2021/ Paul Karon This year, the David and Lucille Packard Foundation's Fellows for Science and Engineering selected 20 new recipients for the prestigious grant. Nearly half of the new fellows are women, a record number for the program.Read More
October 05, 2021 A Decade of Ocean Philanthropy: As Threats Rise, Funding Levels Double but Remain Modest October 05, 2021/ Jennifer Roche Global philanthropic giving to ocean conservation issues doubled in the past decade, but still falls woefully short of what’s needed. A new report funded by the Packard Foundation takes a deep dive into the state of marine funding.Read More
June 23, 2021 Why Major Funders Are Teaming Up to Support Early Childhood Educators June 23, 2021/ Connie Matthiessen The Early Childhood Investment Collaborative is supporting six programs that aim to improve early educator preparation and pay. It’s part of larger push by some major philanthropic players to make early education the norm.Read More
December 01, 2020 How a Major Science Funder Invests in the Country's Newest Scientists and Engineers December 01, 2020/ Paul Karon For more than 30 years, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation has been changing the lives of early career scientists and engineers with its sought-after fellowship. We talk with the head of the program about what makes it tick.Read More
February 04, 2020 12 Million Girls a Year: Behind a New Grassroots Push to End Child Marriage February 04, 2020/ Julia Travers While child marriage rates have fallen, it’s still an entrenched problem in many countries. A new funding alliance that includes heavy-hitters like Ford and Packard seeks to change that by partnering with community-based groups.Read More
December 10, 2019 As Impact Investing Reaches a Tipping Point, a Fund to Scale the Market with Integrity December 10, 2019/ Liz Longley Impact investing is growing fast, but it’s still a young and underdeveloped field of practice. A powerhouse coalition of funders has come together in a donor collaborative that will make grants to help the field mature and scale. Read More