December 21, 2022

What the Marino Family Charitable Foundation Supports in California

December 21, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs

Gary and Gail Marino created their own family foundation after being inspired by their daughter, who was born with Down syndrome. Here are a few things to know about the Marino Family Charitable Foundation’s California giving.

November 16, 2022

For MacKenzie Scott, Health Foundations Offer a Path to Advancing Equity in Rural America

November 16, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen

In her latest round of funding, MacKenzie Scott backed several health conversion foundations in rural communities. The support could go a long way in areas that rarely see an influx of high-dollar philanthropy.

November 01, 2022

Six Questions for Dr. Laura Gerald of Reynolds Trust, as it Reckons With its Past and Plans for the Future

November 01, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen

North Carolina’s Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust announced it is divesting from tobacco — and taking a frank look at its history and the source of its wealth. Dr. Laura Gerald unpacks the process and the result.

November 04, 2021

What L.A. Nonprofits Should Know About the John and Maria Laffin Trust

November 04, 2021/ Alyssa Ochs

The John and Maria Laffin Trust is an accessible funder that focuses on Los Angeles, backing causes like animal welfare and medical research. Here’s what SoCal nonprofits should know about the trust’s giving.

September 21, 2021

Four Reasons Why Minnesota Nonprofits Should Know the Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation

September 21, 2021/ Alyssa Ochs

The Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation does not have a website and rarely makes the news, but there are plenty of reasons Minnesota nonprofits should keep it on their radar.

August 20, 2021

Get to Know the Harris Family Foundation's Giving in Chicago

August 20, 2021/ Alyssa Ochs

In Chicago, the Harris Family Foundation is often overshadowed by the better-known Irving Harris Foundation, but it’s one that local nonprofits should know. Here’s an overview of HFF’s funding.

September 24, 2020

How the African American Community Foundation Supports North Carolina Nonprofits

September 24, 2020/ Alyssa Ochs

Here’s what nonprofits in and around Charlotte, North Carolina should know about securing a grant from the African American Community Foundation.

February 09, 2020

Getting to Know the Amon G. Carter Foundation and Its Texas Giving

February 09, 2020/ Alyssa Ochs

Here are the main points to know about the Amon G. Carter Foundation and how to secure support from this Fort Worth funder.

February 09, 2020

How Lawyer Tevis Herd Approaches Philanthropy in Texas

February 09, 2020/ Alyssa Ochs

Here are a few things to know about Midland attorney Tevis Herd’s philanthropic giving and how he awards grants through his foundation to nonprofits in Texas.

December 13, 2019

Getting to Know the Crystal Trust’s Grantmaking in Delaware

December 13, 2019/ Alyssa Ochs

Here are a few things to know about the Crystal Trust and how it makes the small state of Delaware a big priority with its annual grantmaking.

November 15, 2019

A Look Inside the J. L. Bedsole Foundation Giving in Alabama

November 15, 2019/ Alyssa Ochs

The J. L. Bedsole Foundation specifically focuses its attention on five Alabama counties. Here are details about this accessible funder’s grantmaking in human services and other local needs.

November 14, 2019

How and Where the Sam L. Cohen Foundation Gives in the Northeast

November 14, 2019/ Alyssa Ochs

One of the best foundations to know in Maine is the Sam L. Cohen Foundation, a funder with broad interests and a narrow geographic focus. Here’s an overview of the foundation and the best ways to approach it.

June 09, 2019

Take the Risk: Bolstering Health Nonprofits is the Next Stop for Impact Investing

June 09, 2019/ Alyssa Ochs

As impact investing gains steam, a broader array of foundations are exploring how this strategy can advance their missions. Health legacy funders are the latest to get in on the action, including the Atlanta-based Healthcare Georgia Foundation.

June 08, 2019

Living by the Landfill: A Community Funder Steps in to Help Missourians Cope with Toxic Air

June 08, 2019/ Alyssa Ochs

Thanks to a lawsuit settlement with a local landfill, was made, the St. Louis Community Foundation is managing a fund that is allocating grants to neighborhoods in Bridgeton, Missouri.