March 02, 2023 What a Big Gift to the Heritage Foundation Says About the State of Conservative Philanthropy March 02, 2023/ Philip Rojc The Diana Davis Spencer Foundation recently committed $25 million to the Heritage Foundation, not surprising giving its longtime support. But the gift also reflects tensions in conservative giving.Read More
August 26, 2021 As Conservatives Stoke the Critical Race Theory Culture Wars, Where Is Philanthropy? August 26, 2021/ Connie Matthiessen Conservative think tanks and funders are fueling the frenzy over critical race theory. Is it time for progressive philanthropy to respond? We take a look at what’s driving the controversy and what funders are—and are not—doing.Read More
July 16, 2021 Who’s Funding the Climate Counter-Movement? July 16, 2021/ Michael Kavate Long-running funding from a few dozen foundations helped create and sustain the network of organizations that push climate denialism, disinformation and delay. Movement scholar Robert Brulle fills us in.Read More