Here’s What We're Learning About Donors of Color

Here’s What We're Learning About Donors of Color

As the ranks and fortunes of American philanthropists of color grow, so does their influence over the giving landscape. These are a few of the trends we’re seeing as philanthropy’s demographics shift.

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Eight Top Black Philanthropists on Wall Street

Eight Top Black Philanthropists on Wall Street

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.

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Education and Access: Inside a Black Wall Streeter's Emerging Giving

Education and Access: Inside a Black Wall Streeter's Emerging Giving

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.

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Meet 10 Rising Philanthropists of Color

Meet 10 Rising Philanthropists of Color

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.

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Three Things to Know About the Donor Behind the Latest Big Gift to HBCU Graduates

Three Things to Know About the Donor Behind the Latest Big Gift to HBCU Graduates

A year after black billionaire Robert F. Smith made a big gift to the Morehouse class of 2019, black businessman Frank Baker and family did something similar for Spelman College. Here’s what we know about the latest couple to take up the cause.

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