August 01, 2022 In the Housing-Starved Bay Area, a MacKenzie Scott Gift Fuels Grassroots Approaches August 01, 2022/ Martha Ramirez Thanks to a $20 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, United Way Bay Area is expanding its housing justice work. It’s one example of how the mega-donor’s unrestricted funding is being used to tackle a pressing regional need.Read More
July 21, 2022 Amid a Surging Housing Crisis, Should More Funders Be Paying Attention to YIMBYism? July 21, 2022/ Philip Rojc As the U.S. housing crisis escalates, a growing movement of advocates are saying yes to more housing in their backyards. While it has its controversies, YIMBYism may be an under-explored opportunity for impact.Read More
April 28, 2022 Five Causes We'd Like to See Conservative Funders Support More Often April 28, 2022/ Philip Rojc We find plenty to criticize in conservative philanthropy, but that doesn’t mean a publication like IP can’t find some common ground with right-leaning donors. Here are some important causes we’d like to see them focus on. Read More
April 18, 2022 Seven Things to Know from a Conversation with John and Timi Sobrato April 18, 2022/ Michael Kavate Their family’s fortune is estimated at nearly $6 billion, and their philanthropy is starting to accelerate. Here’s what John and Timi Sobrato have to say about what drives their giving, the Giving Pledge, DAFs, and more.Read More
March 16, 2022 IP Briefing: What's Going on With Philanthropy for Housing and Homelessness? March 16, 2022/ IP Staff In IP's weekly briefings, we provide an overview of what's happening in a particular area of philanthropy. This week, we take a look at who is funding work on housing and homelessness. Here’s what you need to know. Read More
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.Read More